Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 | Outline: I. The sacred permanence of marriage, v10-11 | II. The gospel ideal of reconciliation, v11 | III. The missional opportunity of marriage to a non-believer, v12-16 | 1. The family is sanctified through the believer’s influence. | 2. You may lead your spouse to salvation. | IV. The exception when divorce is permitted, v15
I. Even when marriages aren’t ideal they can still showcase the gospel. (1 Peter 3:1-2)
II. Beauty in the eyes of God is deeply different. (1 Peter 3:3-6)
III. Husbands, be the opposite of a bully. Study your wife in order to honor her as your spiritual equal. (1 Peter 3:7)
