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The Bible Study A study of things to come . . . Living Bound (1 Corinthians 7:39-40) a. Why shouldn't the person remarry, according to Scripture? According to you? b. How does our society abide by this? c. Which Scriptures allow for remarriage (besides death)? d. Do these contradict or compliment each other? e. What according to Paul is best? Why? f. What is the authority behind Paul's judgment? General Bible Questions Ask a new question, do search for an answer, or help answer a question. Get Married (1 Corinthians 7:36-38) This passage is difficult to understand, especially in our society. There have been many explanations and excuses made for Paul's words. a. What does "acting improperly" mean? b. The greek actually says "his virgin" rather than "the virgin he is engaged to", which is what has caused most of the controversy here. Does it mean 'his daughter' or 'his fiancée'? What are the implications... Effective Reasoning (1 Corinthians 7:32-35) a. What type of concern does Paul want us to be free of? Why? b. Is it wrong to be concerned for a spouse? Why? c. May a married person have an effective ministry? How? d. How could an unmarried person have an ineffective ministry? e. What does Paul say is the reasoning for these statements? Passing Insincere (1 Corinthians 7:29-31) a. Why is the time short? b. Is Paul telling us to be insincere? c. How may we live as Paul describes here? d. How is this world's 'present form' passing away? e. What does it mean to consider what you buy as not being yours? f. Other insights? Trustworthy Ambition (1 Corinthians 7:25-28) a. Why does Paul have a 'judgment' rather than a 'command?' v.25 b. Why is Paul's judgment considered 'trustworthy?' c. What was the 'present crisis?' v.26 d. Is the "present crisis" upon us? e. If it is, or is not upon us do these verses apply to us? Why or why not? Job Retention (1 Corinthians 7:17-24) a. Why should we retain our place in life as new believers? b. What are the types of circumstances Paul mentions? c. What was the price with which we were bought? d. How do we "become slaves of men?" The Rest (1 Corinthians 7:12-16) a. Who are "the rest?" b. Why does Paul say that what follows are his words and not the Lord's? c. In 12-16 when is divorce allowed? d. How is an unbelieving spouse sanctified "through" a believing spouse? e. How does having a believing spouse effect the children of that union? f. Why should one allow the unbelieving spouse to leave? g.... Qualifying Reasons (1 Corinthians 7:10-11) a. Where else is this 'command' found in Scripture? b. Why does Paul qualify his statement? c. What are reasons for this command? d. Does the command about not remarrying apply only to women? Explain. e. Is 'separate' in 10 the same as 'divorce' in 11? Uncontrolled Singles (1 Corinthians 7:8,9) a. What does this tell us about Paul's marital status? b. How does it connect the previous verses to the following verses? c. What other insights do you have of these verses? Newsfeed display by CaRP