Monthly Archives: March 2016

a dissolving world

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 1Co 7:29 But I am saying this, brothers: the time which is appointed to us has been shortened, so that the ones married to wives are as though they are unmarried, 1Co 7:30 and the ones weeping, … Continue reading →

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consequences of commitment

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:25-28 1Co 7:25 But as to your question about those yet unmarried, I do not have a specific command from the Lord, but I can give an opinion as one who is faithful by the Lord’s mercy. 1Co … Continue reading →

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purchased at a high price

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Cor. 7:21-24 21 Were you called while a bondservant? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, I would rather you use that opportunity.  22 Because the bondservant called by the Lord is … Continue reading →

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spray painting the temple

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Cor. 7:18-20 18 Was someone called after having been circumcised? He should not try to undo his circumcision. Was someone called who is uncircumcised? He should not get circumcised.  19 Neither being circumcised nor having a foreskin is what … Continue reading →

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called from conflict

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Cor. 7:15-17 “15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him or her leave. The brother or the sister is not bound in such instances. God has called us to live in peace.  16 Because how do you know, wife, … Continue reading →

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stay if you can

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:10-14 1Co 7:10 But for those of you already married, I have a command (not from me, but from the Lord): a wife should not leave her husband. 1Co 7:11 But if she does leave, she should stay … Continue reading →

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misapplication

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:5-9 1Co 7:5 Do not be depriving one another, except in those times when you both agree to it, so that you can devote yourselves to prayer, then come back together again, so that Satan might not tempt … Continue reading →

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reciprocal rights

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:1-4 1Co 7:1 Now, regarding those issues you wrote me about: Yes, “it would be good for a man not to touch a woman.” 1Co 7:2 But, because sexual sin is a reality, I say each man should … Continue reading →

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singular body – plural you

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 6:18-20 1Co 6:18 Escape from sexual sin. Every sin a person commits is outside the body, but the one committing sexual sin is actually bringing sin into his body. 1Co 6:19 Or do you not yet get it … Continue reading →

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physical matters

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

  1 Corinthians 6:15-17 1Co 6:15 Do you not yet get it — the fact that our bodies are parts of Christ? Should someone take the parts of Christ and make them parts of a prostitute? Absolutely not! 1Co 6:16 … Continue reading →

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