1 Corinthians: Chapter 7

15/06/2025 58 min
1 Corinthians: Chapter 7

Listen "1 Corinthians: Chapter 7"

Episode Synopsis

Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles In this thoughtful and theologically rich teaching on 1 Corinthians 7, Pastor Lucas Miles breaks down the Apostle Paul’s guidance on marriage, sexual intimacy, singleness, and celibacy. Far from being outdated or irrelevant, Paul’s words—when properly understood in their context—speak powerfully to the confusion surrounding modern relationships.Pastor Lucas unpacks common misunderstandings around this chapter, offering clarity on God’s design for intimacy, the unique blessings of both marriage and singleness, and how believers should approach relational challenges in light of eternity. Whether you’re single, married, widowed, or somewhere in between, this episode provides a Christ-centered lens for navigating your season with purpose and peace.00:52 Misunderstandings and Misapplications of Scripture02:04 Paul's Teachings on Marriage03:21 Addressing Relationship Challenges05:21 Eschatological Perspective07:07 Sexual Intimacy in Marriage14:43 Mutual Respect and Responsibilities25:05 Singleness and Celibacy27:52 Advice to the Unmarried and Widows30:02 Paul's Letter to the Corinthians: Context and Controversies31:11 Marriage and Divorce: Paul's Teachings32:26 The Role of Government and Church in Marriage33:31 Believers and Unbelievers in Marriage34:07 Divorce and Remarriage: Special Cases and Pastoral Counsel43:00 Paul's Guidance on Circumcision and Social Status44:31 Final Thoughts and Encouragement55:53 Closing Prayer and Blessings🧠 What You’ll Learn:How Paul addresses relational confusion in the early churchWhy Scripture speaks highly of both marriage and celibacyThe biblical view of sexual intimacy within marriagePractical encouragement for those facing relationship tensionWhat it means to live with an eschatological (eternal) perspective🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: pushpay.com/g/nfluencechurchonline