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1 Corinthians 6:12-20. Sexual Immortality. Setting the stage. Paul was an Apocalyptic Jew He preached his beliefs to convert people Paul writes to the people of Corinth because of “a man living with his father’s wife” (5:1). Paul’s letter to Corinth .
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1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sexual Immortality
Setting the stage • Paul was an Apocalyptic Jew • He preached his beliefs to convert people • Paul writes to the people of Corinth because of “a man living with his father’s wife” (5:1)
Paul’s letter to Corinth • Paul writes to Corinth concerning sexual immorality • Paul has a different reaction to this encounter than the society • He writes to the Married/ Unmarried/ Widowed women and men with concession not command
Paul’s beliefs on sex and marriage • Paul did not force his beliefs on people • “I wish all were as I am”(7:6) –not married • People should not be concerned about marriage or procreation because time was so short • Devotion to Christ was the highest priority • Paul gives advice for different people in different situations
How should Prep men approach sex and marriage • What would Paul say about a sexual relationship of a Prep man? • Sex for procreation • Temperance between devotion to Christ and Sex