Context of I Corinthians 7
1.      Paul's discussion on sexual immorality in I Corinthians 6:12-20
2.      A letter from the church with specific questions, see I Corinthians 7:1

Context of the City of Corinth and the Church at Corinth
1.      False teachers from within the church creating discontentment about relationships
2.      Persecution in of Christians
3.      Cultural practices for marriage in Corinth

I.       On Being Married or Being Single: Be Content!
          See I Corinthians 7:2, 8, 10, 11, 12-16, 26-27, 37, 40

II.      Being Married and Raising a Family is Great, but also Difficult, I Corinthians 7:28

III.    Being Single is Great, but also Difficult

IV.    When Married, Live in Faithfulness
          A.      Forsake all others in mind, body and emotion

          B.      Embracing your spouse in mind, body and emotion

V.      When Single, Live in Purity (next week)
          A.      Keeping yourself pure in mind, body and emotion

          B.      Patiently waiting for a godly spouse, if that is God's desire for you