Category Archives: marriage

distracted by desire

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:36-40 1Co 7:36 But if anyone thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his fiancé, if his passions are strong, and so it has to be, let him do what he wants to; he is not sinning. … Continue reading →

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worry engines

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:32-35 1Co 7:32 But I want you to be free from unnecessary worry. One who is unmarried worries about the things of the Lord, how he may accommodate the Lord; 1Co 7:33 but one who is married worries … 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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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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snares and nets

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ESCAPE THE NET Ecclesiastes 7:23-26 23 All this I have tested by wisdom. I said, “I will act wisely,” but it was far from me. 24 That which has been is far off, and deep, very deep; who can discover … Continue reading →

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partnership

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ALONE DOES NOT WORK WELL Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 9 Two are better than one, since they each have someone else to benefit from their work. 10 Because even if they both fall, one of them will help his partner recover. But … Continue reading →

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and takes another

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 10:10-12 10 Then in the house the disciples enquired of him again concerning this issue. 11 He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and takes another wife in marriage is committing adultery against his first wife; 12 and … Continue reading →

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