1. For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband. Romans 7:2

2. Marriage Remarriage?

3. Apostolic Teaching And Application Married Married o Bound or ?

4. Married or Bound? Apostolic Teaching And Application Romans 7:1-6; Pauls example of death to law 1 Cor. 7:39; Pauls exhortation to sobriety 1 st marriage for both: MARRIED AND BOUND Widowed: UNMARRIED AND UNBOUND Marriage to 2 nd spouse while 1 st still living: MARRIED to 2 nd BUT BOUND to 1 st Marriage to 2 nd spouse after death of 1 st : MARRIED AND BOUND to 2 nd spouse

5. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Someone who has never been married Someone whose mate has died Someone who divorces a mate for fornication Someone who is reconciling

6. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Someone who has been put away Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] Someone who puts away not for fornication ! Commits Adultery !

7. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Sexual immorality [also called fornication] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Greek – porneia, porneuo

8. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Sexual immorality [also called fornication] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Greek – porneia, porneuo Very broad; any unlawful sex, including adultery Typically describes unlawful sex of the unmarried Heb 13:4; marriage vs. fornicators, adulterers

9. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Sexual immorality [also called fornication] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Greek – porneia, porneuo Very broad; any unlawful sex, including adultery Typically describes unlawful sex of the unmarried Also describes unlawful sex with a bound person Is only reason Jesus allows for divorce [Mt 5:32; 19:9]

10. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Sexual immorality [also called fornication] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Grk. - moicheuo, moichao, moicheia, moichalis Adultery Very broad; any unlawful sex, including adultery Very narrow; unlawful sex with one bound to another fr. latin adulterare [v]; ad - toward alter - other adultery is always sexual immorality; not vice-versa

11. Sexual Immorality and Adultery Adultery Bestiality Pre- marital sex Sexual Immorality [Fornication]

12. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Sexual immorality [also called fornication] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Very narrow: unlawful sex with one bound to another Adultery adultery…in his heart: Matthew 5:27-28, 31-32 Very broad; any unlawful sex, including adultery lust = adultery [fig.], but sexual immorality porneia to divorce, not moicheia (body vs. mind)

13. Sexual Immorality and Adultery 1 Corinthians 6:18 (18) Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Body vs. Mind Actions vs. Thoughts Matt. 5:28: adultery in thought is only figurative; is not sexual immorality, not grounds for divorce!

14. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Sexual immorality [also called fornication] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Very narrow: unlawful sex with one bound to another Adultery adultery…in his heart: Matthew 5:27-28, 31-32 Very broad; any unlawful sex, including adultery lust = adultery [fig.], but sexual immorality no divorce: flirting, pornography, internet affair, etc

15. Today: our continuing look at some questions and consequences of marriage and the bond

16. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? Remarriage when spouse has died [Rom. 7; 1 Cor. 7] Remarriage if spouse commits fornication [Matt. 19] Remarriage if unbelieving spouse departs [1 Cor. 7]???

17. 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 (10) Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. (11) But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. (12) But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. (13) And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him.

18. 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 (14) For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise, your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. (15) But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace. (16) For how do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?

19. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context General context is Gods universal marriage law Genesis 2:24 – established at creation for all people Matt. 19:3-9 – upheld above Jewish law, traditions The language of 1 Cor 7:10-13 puts it in this context All marital issues must be examined in the context of Gods universal marriage law!

20. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context Specific context involves various issues: 1 Cor. 7:1-40 [1-7] things…you wrote

21. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] This is the overarching context for the whole chapter It involved moral issues of sexuality and marriage Impossible to know exactly what they wrote, but: are sexual relations immoral? [7:1-7] are Christian-Unbeliever marriages immoral? [7:10-24] are marriages immoral in general? [7:25-40] Pauls answers are not a product of his mind or culture I command, yet not I but the Lord [7:10] cp. 1 Cor. 2:12-13; 14:37; etc. to the rest I, not the Lord, say [7:12] addressing issues that Jesus didnt specifically treat Note that when Paul gives his opinion, he states that he is doing so: 7:6-7, 40; etc.

22. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context Specific context involves various issues: 1 Cor. 7:1-40 [1-7] things…you wrote [8-9] to the unmarried

23. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The question is one of propriety It is good if they can continue unmarried, as Paul [8] if they cannot exercise self-control [9] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] It is better to marry than to burn with passion [9]

24. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context Specific context involves various issues: 1 Cor. 7:1-40 [1-7] things…you wrote [8-9] to the unmarried [10-16] to the married

25. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] A wife is not to depart from her husband [10] both depart and divorce are to divorce in Greek But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] And a husband is not to divorce his wife [11] Now to the married I command… [10-16] if she does depart: [11] let her remain unmarried [avoid adultery; Mt 5, 19] or be reconciled to her husband notice: no other remarriage allowed for either person

26. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Phrase is difficult and vague, with several possibilities: the rest = the married who are believer/unbeliever or the married who are both unbelievers But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] problem: nothing here addressing two unbelievers the rest = specific situations that Jesus didnt treat personally, or that they had asked about support: the mention of such cases in v. 15

27. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] same command to believer as given before [10-11] is not defilement as would have been for Jew [14] believer doesnt need to seek divorce from pagan

28. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] let him depart – believer cannot force him to stay no command to depart: a concession if it occurs cp. 1 Cor. 14:38; Rev. 22:11 However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15]

29. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] let him depart – believer cannot force him to stay Thus, no longer bound by law? [7:39; Rm 7:2-3] However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15] brother or…sister {believer} is not under bondage easy mistake in English, but different Greek words bondage [15] is douloo; bound [27, 39] is deo

30. Bondage {noun}: - douloo: 1) to make a slave of, reduce to bondage 2) metaphorically give myself wholly to ones needs and service, make myself a bondsman to him Bondage vs. Bound Bound {verb}: - deo: 1) to bind, tie, fasten a) bind, fasten with chains, throw into chains b) metaphorically, 1. Satan is said to bind a woman…by…a demon, as his messenger, taking possession… 2. to bind, put under obligation, of law, duty, etc. a. to be bound to one, a wife, a husband 3. to forbid, prohibit, declare to be illicit

31. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] let him depart – believer cannot force him to stay Thus, no longer bound by law? [7:39; Rm 7:2-3] However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15] brother or…sister {believer} is not under bondage bondage [douloo] NEVER refers to marriage bond bound [deo] is ALWAYS used [7:27, 39; Rm 7:2] Both the grammar and the definitions of the Greek words prohibit the meaning here from being no longer bound by the law

32. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] let him depart – believer cannot force him to stay Theres a variety of possibilities as to the meaning: However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15] brother or…sister {believer} is not under bondage possibly: not bound to stay with mate [cp. 10-13] or: not slaves in sin if he leaves [cp. Rm. 6:12-16]

33. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] let him depart – believer cannot force him to stay Theres a variety of possibilities as to the meaning: However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15] brother or…sister {believer} is not under bondage From context of morality questions: no bondage to prior injuction to render…affection due [3-4] Note: not under bondage is in contrast with called…to peace. A believer is not enslaved to fulfilling his due at the cost of forcing himself on the unwilling mate.

34. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] let him depart – believer cannot force him to stay law of v. 11 still applies: unmarried or reconciled However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15] brother or…sister {believer} is not under bondage there is NO ALLOWANCE for any new marriages anything else is presumption; leads to adultery!

35. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] let him depart – believer cannot force him to stay However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15] brother or…sister {believer} is not under bondage there is NO ALLOWANCE for any new marriages But no guarantees; not commanded to follow [16] Paul acknowledges noble motive for following mate

36. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context Specific context involves various issues: 1 Cor. 7:1-40 [1-7] things…you wrote [8-9] to the unmarried [10-16] to the married [17-24] as God…called

37. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 …concerning the things of which you wrote [1-7] The command is simple; restates Gods law [10-11] Case in question: believer married to unbeliever [12-16] Command is simple: let him/her not divorce [12, 13] But I say to the unmarried and to the widows [8-9] Now to the married I command… [10-16] Something more is directed to the rest [12] However, what to do if the unbeliever departs? [15] But no guarantees; not commanded to follow [16] Paul acknowledges noble motive for following mate as the Lord has called each one, so…walk [17-24]

38. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context Specific context involves various issues: 1 Cor. 7:1-40 [1-7] things…you wrote [8-9] to the unmarried [10-16] to the married [17-24] as God…called [25-40] virgins and the present distress

39. Not under bondage = Free to marry? Specific Context of 1 Cor 7:1-40 Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context Specific context involves various issues: 1 Cor. 7:1-40 [1-7] things…you wrote [8-9] to the unmarried [10-16] to the married [17-24] as God…called [25-40] virgins and the present distress

40. Questions And Consequences Married or Bound? Who can marry? [a scriptural right] Who cannot marry? [no scriptural right] What are sexual immorality and adultery? Does not under bondage mean free to marry? Is 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 another exception? To answer properly requires understanding of context Specific context involves various issues: 1 Cor. 7:1-40 [1-7] things…you wrote [8-9] to the unmarried [10-16] to the married [17-24] as God…called [25-40] virgins and the present distress

42. For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives HUSBANDWIFE bound by law Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate This is the Normal situation: MARRIED AND BOUND Married or Bound? Romans 7:2-3

43. For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives HUSBANDWIFE bound by law But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband This is a Natural situation: UNMARRIED AND UNBOUND Married or Bound? released from the law Romans 7:2-3

44. For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives HUSBANDWIFE bound by law if, while her husband lives she marries another man MARRIED to another man, BUT BOUND to her husband! Married or Bound? MAN she will be called an adulteress ADULTERESS Romans 7:2-3

45. For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives HUSBANDWIFE bound by law But if her husband dies, she is free from that law MARRIED AND BOUND to her second husband Married or Bound? free from that law MAN (bound by law) so that she is no adulteress, though she has married NO ADULTERESS Romans 7:2-3

46. A wife is bound by law as long as her husband lives HUSBANDWIFE bound by law But if her husband dies, she is at liberty MARRIED AND BOUND to her second husband Married or Bound? MAN to be married to whom she wishes… 1 Cor. 7:39 at liberty