This week we get back to our 1st Corinthians Study. We will begin again by looking at the next section of the book. Up until now we have seen Paul addressing sinful situations that were reported to him; now we transition to Paul addressing specific questions asked by the Corinthian believers. Paul begins this week with a principles for marriage. The mere existence of this passage of scripture brings to light the need for moral integrity to be restored to the Corinthian believers.

Series: 1 Corinthians
Title: Marriage Principles
Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
Big Idea: Believers are to live by biblical principles regarding sexual purity

Main Points:

1. 1.God's Plan for sexual intimacy (v. 1-2)
   2. Mutual responsibility in marriage (v. 3-5)
   3. The gift of singleness (v. 6-7)
   4. Considerations about self-control (v. 8-9)