Introduction

Introduction

• Starts by saying it is good to remain celibate.
• Those who marry do so to avoid fornication.
• In the marriage relationship, each has authority over the other’s body.
• One is not to deprive the other unless it is agreed for a set period of time.
• The marriage is not to end in divorce, if so, remain unmarried or be reconciled.
• In vs. 12-24 he now addresses marriage between believers and unbelievers.

The Standard For Marriage

• Divorce is forbidden; Remarriage is adultery
• Matt. 19:3-9; 5:31,32; Rom. 7:2,3; 1 Cor. 7:10,11
• Remarriage is adultery because it is sexual union outside the marriage bond.
• Heb. 13:4; Rom. 7:2,3; Matt. 19:3-9; 1 Cor. 7:10,11
• One exception: For the cause of fornication
• Matt. 19:9; 5:32

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What to Do about Unscriptural Remarriage?

To continue in the relationship is to continue in adultery.�Romans 7:2,3; Matthew 19:3-9; �1 Corinthians 7:10,11

Repentance requires ceasing from sin.

Repentance requires fruits of repentance.

Forgiveness does not release lawful obligations and covenants.

Source: Gospelway.com

Chapter Section Synopsis

1 Cor. 7:12-24

Section Synopsis

• Vs. 10-16 – Keeping our marriage vows - Union between believers and unbelievers
• Vs. 17-24 - We are to live as we are called

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Keeping Our Marriage Vows

1 Corinthians 7:12

Keeping Our Marriage Vows - 1

• Vs. 12a – Paul states that what he is about to say, the Lord has not said anything about.
• Jesus gave us the standard.
• Paul is now making application of that standard
• He addresses marriages between believers and unbelievers
• The solid marriage bond
• Determined separation by the unbeliever

Keeping Our Marriage Vows - 2

• Vs 12b-13 – In a marriage between a believer and unbeliever:
• If the unbeliever is content to remain in the marriage they are not to divorce.
• Becoming a Christian does not change the status of the marriage bond.
• The marriage bond is still binding between the two. – Gen. 2:24

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Keeping Our Marriage Vows - 3

2 Corinthians 6:14

• Does not apply to the marriage bond between a believer and unbeliever.
• The Marriage bond is a bond of equality.
• Paul is teaching that we should not try to align ourselves with unbelievers that do not have our best interest at hand.
• This verse cannot be used to justify divorce and release from the marriage bond.

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Keeping Our Marriage Vows - 3

2 Corinthians 6:14

• Does not apply to the marriage bond between a believer and unbeliever.
• The Marriage bond is a bond of equality.
• Paul is teaching that we should not try to align ourselves with unbelievers that do not have our best interest at hand.
• This verse cannot be used to justify divorce with freedom of the marriage bond.

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Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?

Keeping Our Marriage Vows - 3

2 Corinthians 6:14

• Does not apply to the marriage bond between a believer and unbeliever.
• The Marriage bond is a bond of equality.
• Paul is teaching that we should not try to align ourselves with unbelievers that do not have our best interest at hand.
• This verse cannot be used to justify divorce with freedom of the marriage bond.

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The Sanctification of Marriage

1 Corinthians 7:14

The Sanctification of Marriage

• Vs. 14 – The marriage is sanctioned by God, and their children are clean.
• An unbeliever is not sanctified in the same sense as a person who obeys the gospel.
• The justification of the marriage bond ensures that the children are not illegitimate.

If The Unbeliever Departs

1 Corinthians 7:15

Dangerous Translations

These Teach You Are No Longer Bound

• New International Version
• New Living Translation
• Berean Standard Bible
• Amplified Bible
• Christian Standard Bible
• Holman Christian Standard Bible
• Contemporary English Version
• New English Translation (NET Bible)
• God’s Word Translation

Dangerous Translations

These Translations Are Not Clear

• God's Word® Translation
• International Standard Version

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Trusted Translations

These Correctly Translate The Verse

• English Standard Version
• Berean Literal Bible
• King James Version
• New King James Version
• American Standard Version
• New American Standard Bible
• Legacy Standard Bible
• English Revised Version
• World English Bible

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If The Unbeliever Departs

Misunderstanding Of The Word “Bondage” Can Result In An Adulterous Marriage

Bondage Defined (douloó - 1402 s.n.):

(This is the word used in Vs. 15)

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• Strong: “To enslave, to bring into bondage, to make a servant.”
• Thayer: “to make a slave of, reduce to bondage.”

If The Unbeliever Departs

Passages where bondage in Vs. 15 is used

Acts 7:6 - Egyptian bondage

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But God spoke in this way: that his descendants would dwell in a foreign land, and that they would bring them into bondage and oppress them four hundred years. - Acts 7:6

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If The Unbeliever Departs

Passages where bondage in Vs. 15 is used

2 Pet. 2:19 - Being overcome and brought into bondage

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While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. - 2 Pet. 2:19

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If The Unbeliever Departs

Passages where bondage in Vs. 15 is used

Titus 2:3 - Chronic Alcoholism

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that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; - Titus 2:3

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If The Unbeliever Departs

Bound defined: (deó): To bind, tie, fasten – 1210 s.n.

(Not the word used in Vs. 15)

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• Strong: Bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind.
• Thayer: To bind, tie, fasten.

If The Unbeliever Departs

Verses where this word is used

Matt.13:30b – To tie together

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“First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.” - Matt. 13:30b

If The Unbeliever Departs

Verses where this word is used

Mark 15:7 - To bind securely

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And there was one called Barabbas, lying bound with them that had made insurrection, - Mark 15:7

If The Unbeliever Departs

Verses where this word is used

Rom. 7:2 – The marriage bond

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For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband. - Rom. 7:2

If The Unbeliever Departs

• It is obvious that “not under bondage” refers to “servitude as a slave ” and not to “being bound together” as a bundle of sticks.

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• The believer must not sacrifice her Christianity to keep the marriage together.

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• However, A contented marriage of unbelievers with believers could result in the unbelievers conversion.

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Remaining In Our Converted State

1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Remaining In Our Converted State

• Marriage to an unbeliever does not break the marriage bond.
• We have been bought by Christ - We are not slaves to unbelievers.

Keeping Of The Marriage Vows

Summary of What Paul Taught

Keeping Of The Marriage Vows

• Paul said in vs. 10-11 that if there is a separation or divorce:
• They are to remain unmarried or be reconciled.
• Vs. 10-11 does not specify the religious conviction of the husband and wife.
• It applies to all marriages
• Those where both are believers
• Those where only one believes.

Keeping Of The Marriage Vows

• The marriage bond is not taught by Paul to be severed. He teaches that it remains.
• This does not conflict with Jesus’ stated law (Matt. 19:9)
• Jesus did not need to expound on hypothetical cases.
• He didn’t need to. What he said covers all marriages.
• It is the binding standard all marriages must abide by.

In Conclusion

In Conclusion-1

• Jesus said all that needed to be said concerning marriage and divorce.
• Paul did not amend Jesus’ teaching.
• Marriage between a converted believer and unbeliever is lawful, binding and honorable in God’s sight.
• Divorce is not commanded, but do not sacrifice you faith to the unbeliever.
• If divorce does happen, remain unmarried or be reconciled.

In Conclusion-2

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Marriage Is A Bond For Life.

Choose Wisely,

And Know The Integrity

Of The One You Marry.

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