1 Corinthians 7:1-11 | Pastor John Miller

What does God say about marriage, intimacy, and singleness? In this practical study of 1 Corinthians 7:1–11, Pastor John Miller begins a new section of the book where Paul answers specific questions from the Corinthian church. Living in a culture saturated with sexual immorality, the early believers were confused—some thinking that deep spirituality required abandoning marriage and physical intimacy altogether. Pastor John breaks down Paul’s counsel to married couples, singles, and widows, highlighting that both marriage and singleness are unique gifts from God. Discover why intimacy is a command within the covenant of marriage, how to guard your home against the footholds of Satan, and what the Bible truly teaches regarding divorce and reconciliation. Whether you are currently married or single, this message provides a biblical foundation for honoring God with your body and your relationships. In this study, you will discover: - The Context of Corinth: Why a "present distress" led Paul to emphasize the benefits of singleness for that specific time. - The Purpose of Marriage: How the covenant relationship guards against sexual immorality (Porneia). - The Duty of Delight: Understanding the "due benevolence" or conjugal rights that husbands and wives owe to one another. - Guarding Against Defraudment: Why using intimacy as a weapon or withholding it without mutual consent opens the door for Satanic temptation. - The Gift of God: Why there is no "superior" state between marriage and singleness, as each is a specific divine calling. - Marriage and Divorce: A look at Jesus’ "exception clause" in Matthew 19 and Paul’s command for reconciliation between Christian couples. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through 1 Corinthians here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLL4MAr7gu8Z1UrWTrRRcU9x 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Paul Answers the Corinthians' Questions 02:18 - Correcting Misinterpretations: Is Paul Anti-Marriage? 03:40 - A Survey of the Questions Asked in 1 Corinthians 05:30 - The "Present Distress": Special Conditions in Corinth 07:50 - Point 1: Advice to the Married (Verses 1-7) 09:20 - Singleness is Good: Defining "Not to Touch a Woman" 11:58 - The Garden Illustration: Dirt in the Right vs. Wrong Place 13:48 - Marriage Commended: To Avoid Sexual Immorality (Porneia) 14:50 - Biblical Marriage: One Man and One Woman 18:50 - Meeting the Needs of Your Spouse: "Due Benevolence" 21:15 - Proverbs 5: Drinking Water from Your Own Well 22:18 - Mutual Ownership: Your Body Belongs to Your Spouse 24:34 - Defraud Not: The Three Rules for Abstinence in Marriage 26:03 - Satan Hates Marriage: Guarding Your Foothold 27:10 - Martin Luther and Spurgeon on a Happy Home 29:10 - Point 2: Permission vs. Commandment 31:30 - Point 3: Unmarried and Widows (Verses 8-9) 32:42 - "Better to Marry Than to Burn": Explaining Lust vs. Hell 34:36 - Point 4: Christian Couples and Divorce (Verses 10-11) 36:40 - Matthew 19: Jesus on Divorce and the Hardness of Heart 38:40 - The "Acceptance Clause": Adultery and Abandonment 40:20 - Divorce as a Divine Concession, Not God’s Purpose 41:20 - Conclusion: Walking in the Spirit for a Holy Matrimony ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv