Daily Readings (Page 60)
1 Cor. 7:36-38 and 1 Cor. 7:1
In what way is Paul’s view different from that of the Corinthians?
1 Cor. 7:32-35
Paul clearly advocates celibacy in these verses. But what is the primary reason behind it?
1 Cor. 7:29-31
How should Christians live in light of the passing world?
1 Cor. 7:25-28
Why did Paul say that it is better to be celibate? Is it a universal commandment or his situation-specific pastoral advice?
1 Cor. 7:18-24
Against the Corinthian believers’ desire to change their status, what did Paul advocate? Why?
1 Cor. 7:12-17
What did Paul urge the believing spouse in his/her marriage to an unbelieving spouse to do?
1 Cor. 7:10-11
What did Paul forbid in these two verses? Is it divorce or remarriage?
1 Cor. 7:8-9
Who was Paul addressing here? Does it mean that those who remain single are better Christians (read in the light of verse 7)?
1 Cor. 7:6-7
What are the gifts Paul refers to in these verses? Is one better than the other?
1 Cor. 7:5
What is a legitimate reason for married couples to abstain? How should it be done?