1 Corinthians 7:16
How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 7:16?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 7:16 encourage hope in a spouse's spiritual transformation?

3. What role does patience play in a believer's marriage according to this verse?

4. How can 1 Peter 3:1-2 relate to 1 Corinthians 7:16's message?

5. In what ways can prayer support a spouse's potential salvation?

6. How should believers balance faith and action in their marriage relationships?

7. How does 1 Corinthians 7:16 address the salvation of an unbelieving spouse through a believing partner?

8. What historical context influenced Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 7:16?

9. Does 1 Corinthians 7:16 suggest a believer can guarantee their spouse's salvation?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 7?

11. How frequently should married couples have sex?

12. What are the Bible's teachings on marriage?

13. How does 1 Corinthians 7:12–16 reconcile with other biblical passages that permit divorce only for adultery?

14. Proverbs 18:22: Does finding 'favor from the Lord' by marrying imply that the single or the divorced lack divine blessing?
Discussion Questions
1. How can a believing spouse effectively demonstrate the love of Christ to their unbelieving partner?

2. In what ways can the principles found in 1 Peter 3:1-2 be applied to a marriage where one spouse is not a believer?

3. How does the concept of being "salt and light" apply to the influence a Christian can have within their marriage?

4. What role does prayer play in seeking the salvation of an unbelieving spouse, and how can one remain patient in this process?

5. How can understanding the broader biblical context of marriage and salvation help a believer navigate a spiritually mixed marriage?1. How does Paul's teaching on marriage and singleness challenge or affirm your personal views?

2. What does this passage teach about the purpose and responsibilities within a Christian marriage?

3. How does Paul's advice to singles apply to your current stage of life?

4. In what ways can believers steward their current marital or single status for the glory of God?

5. What does Paul's command to "remain in the condition in which you were called" mean to you?

6. How can we apply Paul's counsel on marriage and divorce to present day situations in the church?

7. What is the significance of Paul's advice to those in mixed-faith marriages?

8. How do the teachings in this chapter inform your views on relationship, marriage, and divorce?

9. How can the church better support both single and married individuals in light of Paul's teachings?

10. What practical steps can a married couple take to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities to one another?

11. How does the idea of marriage as a form of protection against sexual immorality resonate with today's culture?

12. What can we learn from Paul's teachings about the sanctity and permanence of marriage?

13. How can we reconcile Paul's teachings on marriage and singleness with societal views today?

14. What does it mean for an unbelieving spouse to be "sanctified" by the believing spouse?

15. How can a Christian partner best influence an unbelieving spouse, according to this chapter?

16. What can the church do to support those in mixed-faith marriages?

17. How does this chapter challenge the way you view your current relationship status?

18. What role does self-control play in Paul's counsel to the unmarried and widows?

19. How does Paul's discussion of marriage and singleness influence your understanding of commitment and personal relationships?

20. In what ways can the teachings from this chapter be applied to non-marital relationships in the Christian community?

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