Reading: Lesson 16 - The Story of Redemption, Part 2

The Story of Redemption, Part 2

Singleness & God’s New Family 

Questions 

How would you describe the attitude of our culture toward singleness? Celibate singleness? 

How would you describe the attitude of churches toward singleness? 

Is “singleness” a good biblical term? 

A biblical view of celibacy

Paul rejects celibacy as a standard for all (1 Corinthians 7:1-4, 27-28)

Paul affirms celibacy as a gift/call for some   (v. 7)

Jeremiah 16:1-2

Jesus

Paul

A biblical view of celibacy 

The “gift” of celibacy?

Two gifts: marriage or celibacy

Two types of celibacy (Matt. 19:11-12)  

Voluntary 

Involuntary

A biblical view of celibacy

Paul’s commands assume a community of support (v. 8)

Matt. 12:46-50

Mark 10:23-31