City Church Tulsa

LOVE LIES Marriage is Greater than Singleness 5.15.22 Paul’s theological perspective in 1 Corinthians 7: Imminent Eschatology The purpose of marriage is to help each other reflect Christ In regards to singleness, Christianity is a revolutionary movement. The Christian gospel and the hope of the future kingdom de-idolized marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:7-9 7 I wish that all of you were as I am (single). But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. 8 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. 9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. 1 Corinthians 7:17 17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches.  Singleness is a gift Singleness has its advantages 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 32 I would like you to be free from concern. A