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
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