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Divorce and Remarriage: The New Testament Evidence

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article considers the New Testament data on divorce and remarriage. It examines Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:3-12, Mark 10:2-12, and 1 Corinthians 7:7-16. From the observations made, the author offers several conclusions.

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Good Stress, Bad Stress, Marriage Stress Lessons on Anxiety Series: Part 6

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  • Dennis J. Prutow

1 Corinthians 7:32-35 teaches us about the importance of having an undivided focus on Christ. We should not be distracted by the worry of this world, but must be devoted to the Lord.

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1 Corinthians 7:6-7: A Caveat and a Framework for "The Sayings" in 7:8-24

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  • Bruce W. Winter

Opinions vary on the relationship of 1 Corinthians 7:6-7 to its wider context. The result is that widely differing interpretations of 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 have been offered. This article offers a way to unlock the pattern of Paul's thought in 7:8-24. It is argued that 7:6 does not refer to the contents of 7:1-5, but emphatically to 7:7a where "de" assumes an adverbial role of "rather" in Paul's warning. Using the strong adversative "but" in 7:7b, Paul acknowledges that either singleness or marriage is a divine gift.

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Paul – Anti-marriage? Anti-Sex? Ascetic? A Dialogue with 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

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  • G. J. Laughery

Was the apostle Paul an ascetic who saw marriage and sex as ungodly evils? These and related issues like celibacy are examined in the context of 1 Corinthians 7. The author argues against such interpretations. He offers a careful examination of the situational and discourse context and the structure of the chapter.

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Thirty-One Days of Purity: Rejoice in the Wife of Your Youth

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  • Dave Harvey

This article explains how 1 Corinthians 7:2 can help in winning the battle for sexual purity. Learn to enjoy and find satisfaction in your wife. If you are not married, remember that God has provided what you need for life and godliness.

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Tricky Texts: He Wasn’t Being Humble

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  • Tim Challies

Are the words recorded in 1 Corinthians 7:10-12 Paul's words or God's word? This article weighs in.

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1 Corinthians 7:6-7 – What is the Gift of Singleness?

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  • Tim Challies

Is singleness a gift? According to 1 Corinthians 7:6-7 singleness must be considered a gift. This article explains.

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Imitation of Paul and the Church's Missionary Role in 1 Corinthians

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  • Robert L. Plummer

What did it mean for the church in Corinth whom Paul founded to imitate Paul? Was the apostle encouraging the local church in 1 Corinthians to get involved in active missionary work? Did the imitation include a call to his readers to imitate him in evangelism?

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Marriage and the Family – Marriage and the Bible

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  • Andreas J. Köstenberger, Hywel R. Jones

What is God’s purpose for marriage? Chapter 1 starts to answer this question by looking at what the Old Testament and the New Testament reveals about marriage. Its departure point is the foundational narrative in Genesis 1–3.

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Paul and the Permanence of Marriage in 1 Corinthians 7

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  • J. Carl Laney

This paper focuses on Paul's teaching on the permanence of marriage in 1 Corinthians 7.

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Another Look at the Erasmian View of Divorce and Remarriage

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  • William A. Heth

How should Jesus' pronouncements on divorce and remarriage be interpreted? The interpretation of Erasmus was incorporated into confessional positions of churches.

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1 Corinthians 7:1 in the NIV

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  • Gordon Fee

This essay raises a concern with the NIV translation of the idiom in 1 Corinthians 7:1.

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About Divorce and Remarriage The Style of the Kingdom versus Remaining Sin and Weakness

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  • A. L. Th. de Bruijne

What does the "style of Christ" and the "style of his kingdom" mean for the question about divorce and remarriage? Is adultery always grounds for divorce? The author also discusses 1 Corinthians 7 and divorce, and Matthew 19 and the phrase “hardness of hearts.”

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A Bad Yoke

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  • P. N. Archbald

Is God really against mixed marriage, where a believer marries an unbeliever? Looking at 1 Corinthians 7:12-14, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, and the nature of biblical love, this article affirms that Christians can only marry in the Lord.

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1 Corinthians 7:1-40 - Should Christians Marry?

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  • Richard L. Pratt

This article is a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 7:1-40.

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Marriage: a lifelong bond

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  • David J. Engelsma

This article is about marriage as a bond for life. The author also looks as marriage and remarriage. Scripture passages like 1 Corinthians 7:39, Ephesians 5:31-32 and Matthew 19:9 is also discussed.

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Marriage: A Calling

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  • David J. Engelsma

In this article about marriage as a calling, the author looks at wedding vows and at marriage as a covenant. Important in marriage is love and respect. 1 Corinthians 7 is discussed. The author also looks at being single.

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The Permanence of Marriage

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  • Clarence Bouwman

In this article about the permanence of marriage, the focus is on the life-long bond of marriage and on faithfulness. Marriage as a covenant is discussed: The special bond between Christ and his church is given as an example, as well as the covenant with Israel. The author also talks about grounds for divorce. 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 is discussed.

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1 Corinthians 7:29 - The Time is Short

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  • Douwe G. J. Agema

This article on 1 Corinthians 7:29 is about keeping our focus on the Lord and understanding the time we live in.

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1 Corinthians 7:17 - Remain in Your Calling

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  • Douwe G. J. Agema

This article on 1 Corinthians 7:17 is about looking to God for help in the decisions we have to make.

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Sexual Intimacy and the Rights Over a Spouse's Body in Marriage

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  • John Piper

This article is an exegesis of 1 Corinthians 7:3–5. In marriage, couples are called to serve each other, also when it comes to sexual intimacy.

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Baptist Objections to Infant Baptism and the Reformed Response

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  • Kim Riddlebarger

In this article on infant baptism, the author discusses the objections against infant baptism by the advocates of believers baptism.

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