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by C hester J. P adgett seek a divorce, what is to be the atti tude of the believer? (7:15.) 2. What is the status of the de serted one in the above case? When the Apostle states that he is “not under bondage” does this mean that the marriage vow is dissolved and the deserted one is free to marry again? 3. What will be the goal of the saved mate with regard to the un saved? (v. 16.) 4. What is the main emphasis of verses 17-24? Do you think that Paul is arguing for stability of life? 5. With what subject does Paul deal in verse 25? Note that evidently a “ virgin” is an unmarried person whether man or woman (w . 25-27). 6. Why did Paul speak rather to discourage than to encourage mar riage? (w . 29,32.) 7. In the days of Paul it was cus tomary for the father to make all arrangements for the marriage of his daughter. Is this what Paul has in mind in verses 36-38? Or do you think Paul is referring to a man who is more or less engaged to a girl and debating whether or not to marry her? What is his conclusion? 8. What s p e c i a l c a r e should a widow take if she plans to marry again? (v. 39.) 9. Why is Paul’s mind on whether or not a widow or widower should remarry? (v. 40.) Christian Liberty 1. What subject does Paul deal with in chapter 8? 2. What attitude is to govern deci sions with regard to this problem? (w . 1-3.) 3. What is the Christian attitude toward idols? (w . 4-6.) 4. What check should be placed on Christian liberty? (w . 7-13.) Paul’s Vindication of Apostleship 1. What problem does Paul deal with in chapter 9? Who do you think might have been discrediting him to the Corinthian believers? 2. What was the most convincing evidence of Paul’s apostleship? (w . 1 , 2 .) 3. What charge did Paul’s enemies level against him because he refused
1 C orinthians (continued)
Judgment Among the Saints 1. What was another problem in the Corinthian church according to 1 Corinthians 6:1? 2. Why did Paul look with dis favor upon this conduct? 3. Who ought to decide matters be tween Christians? (w . 1-3.) 4. The taking of problems to the secular courts was an insult to the church. In what sense? (v. 5.) 5. What was the Christian attitude toward those who had offended? (v. 7.) The Sanctity of the Body 1. What strong warning does Paul give to those believers in Corinth who were guilty of dangerous sins? (6:9,10.) 2. How does Paul demonstrate that believers ought not to be guilty of such sins? (v. 11.) 3. What seemed to be the major problem in the Corinthian church according to verses 13-20? 4. How should the Christian use his body? (v. 13.) 5. Why should the Christian thus use his body? (w . 15,19, 20.) The Sanctity of Marriage 1. What is the subject of 7:1? 2. What is one of the reasons for the institution of marriage? (v. 2.) 3. What is the obligation of hus band and wife to each other in the marriage relationship? (w . 3-5.) 4. Why is it not wise for husband and wife to sidestep this obligation? (v. 5.) 5. Does Paul seem to teach that it is better to remain unmarried if pos sible? (w . 7-9.) 6. What does Paul teach about divorce in verses 10,11? 7. Should a person who becomes a Christian after marriage seek a di vorce or separation from his or her unsaved mate? (w . 11-13.) 8. In what sense does a saved per son in an unchristian home “ sancti fy ” that home? (v. 14.) Regulation of Marriage 1. If the unbeliever in a mixed marriage should desert his mate or
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