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William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:19

1 Corinthians 7:19 (with Galatians 5:6 ; Galatians 6:15 ) Forms versus Character.. Note: I. The emphatic proclamation of the nullity of outward rites. II. Look at the threefold variety of the designation of the essentials. (1) The keeping of the commandments of God is everything (1 Corinthians 7:19 ). (2) "A new creature" (Galatians 6:15 ). The one thing needful is keeping the commandments of God, and the only way by which we can keep the commandments of God, is that we should be formed... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Corinthians 7:16

DISCOURSE: 1960THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY RELIGION1 Corinthians 7:16. What knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?WE, who live under laws generally known and acknowledged, have little conception what difficulties arose to the Church in the apostolic age, from the licentious habits of many upon their first conversion to Christianity. Those who had been brought up as heathens saw no evil in concubinage: and those who... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - 1 Corinthians 7:12

speak So far from disclaiming inspiration, the apostle associates his teaching with the Lord's. Cases had arisen (e.g.) 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 as the Gospel overflowed Jewish limitations, not comprehended in the words of Jesus ; Matthew 5:31; Matthew 5:32; Matthew 19:5-9 which were an instruction, primarily, to Israel. These new conditions demanded authoritative settlement, and only the inspired words of an apostle could give that. 1 Corinthians 7:40. read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - 1 Corinthians 7:14

children (Greek - ὄλεθρος , born ones). read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Shall we turn now in our Bibles to the seventh chapter of I Corinthians.The Corinthian church was a mess. There were just a lot of problems, a problem with carnality. There were divisions in the church, some saying that they were of Cephas, or Peter, and others saying that they were of Paul, and some saying that they were of Apollos. They were suing each other at law, going to the earthly courts. And Paul had received the report, so he wrote to them about these things. But basically his purpose... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

It is evident from the tenor of this chapter that the Corinthians had written to the apostle for advice on the subject of marriage and its obligations, and that he is here resolving their various difficulties. Some of them, from observing the gross licentiousness of their native city, and affected it may be with the habits of the eastern ascetics, which afterwards prevailed, appeared to doubt of the lawfulness of marriage in any case: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9. Others who had unbelieving wives and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

1 Corinthians 7:1-17Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. MarriageI. Is not necessary for all (1 Corinthians 7:1).1. Instituted by God, sanctified by Christ, it is pure and holy.2. Yet circumstances, such as times of calamity, personal duty, &c., may render it undesirableII. Is advisable for many (1 Corinthians 7:2-5). Because--1. Of the force of natural passion.2. It is a shelter from temptation.III. It is nevertheless a matter of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 7:6-9

1 Corinthians 7:6-9I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. RevelationI. By permission.1. Is still Divine and therefore authoritative.2. Respects matters of expediency and private application.II. By commandment.1. Is absolute.2. Of immeasurable importance.3. Universally binding. (J. Lyth, D. D.)For I would that all men were even as myself.--The happiness of single lifeI. Exemplified by paul.1. Freedom from earthly care.2. Entire devotedness to the service of God.II. Depends on... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 7:10-17

1 Corinthians 7:10-17And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband.The marriage union: how disturbances of it are to be alleviatedI. If both parties are believers--according to our Lord’s command.1. Not by divorce.2. But by mutual conciliation.II. If one party is an unbeliever--according to apostolic prescription.1. Not by divorce.2. But by patience in the believing party, that by example, &c., the unbelieving party and the children may be... read more

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