The Story of Redemption, Part 2


Singleness & God’s New Family 


Questions 

How would you describe the attitude of our culture toward singleness? Celibate singleness? 


How would you describe the attitude of churches toward singleness? 


Is “singleness” a good biblical term? 



A biblical view of celibacy

Paul rejects celibacy as a standard for all (1 Corinthians 7:1-4, 27-28)


Paul affirms celibacy as a gift/call for some   (v. 7)


Jeremiah 16:1-2

Jesus

Paul


A biblical view of celibacy 

The “gift” of celibacy?


Two gifts: marriage or celibacy


Two types of celibacy (Matt. 19:11-12)  

Voluntary 

Involuntary



A biblical view of celibacy


Paul’s commands assume a community of support (v. 8)

Matt. 12:46-50

Mark 10:23-31





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