Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? No, Paul says this is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 New International Version Concerning Change of Status 17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. Never mind. First, God is very much more concerned with the way you do the job that you now have than he is with whether you get a new job. They are made brand new on the inside. 21 Were you a bondservant when called? This is my rule in all the churches. He makes them new creations from their inner-most being, and calls them to walk faithfully with Him in the outer life. Third, for you younger people who have not entered a profession yet, the implication of our text is this: When you ask yourself the question, "What is God's will for my life?" The Bible is an objective word; and it speaks objectively to some situations.There are other situations that are subjective. 24 So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.1 Corinthians 7:17-24, ESV Let's all pray before we set out to work: "God, go with me today and keep me conscious of your presence. We are to go to the same job or the same schoolbut were to now do it all as before God, and as His servants, and with trust in Him, and as unto His glory. Now if we read the word called as it is translated there it almost sounds like what Paul is saying is that we are called to these assignments. 24 So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.1 Corinthians 7:17-24, ESV Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24. The "called" are not all who hear the preaching, but those who receive it as wisdom. Then verse 20, "Everyone should remain in the state in which he was called." Some Jewish men made themselves Hellenisticthat is, members of Greek cultureby doing so. That was a very important question that was being asked by the Christians in the ancient city of Corinth. Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? Was anyone called while uncircumcised? It will transform and transcend everything else you do. Were not automatically required to leave our families when we come to know Jesus Christ. Part 2: The Truth from God, John 7:37-39 Study Guide: What's the Deal with Jesus? Instead, they should stay in the marriage in which God had called them to Himself. He repented of his sinful practices. Our responsibilities to our families, to our work, to our neighbors, to our churches. One of the most amazing and encouraging verses in the Bible is 2 Corinthians 5:17. He used circumcision and slavery as illustrations to describe God's sovereignty over the social and religious barriers of his day. Application. Notice, for example, how he illustrated this to us in terms of outward traditions. Circumcision was an old covenant symbol and the purpose of the picture was to point to a person, the person of Jesus Christ and out of the Jewish circumcised people came the Lord Jesus Christ. That speaks of the total transformation of our inner self. This calling is the Holy Spirit's pull into fellowship with Christ. I have to ask for the illumination to understand the objective teaching of scripture, does that line up with this situation? Paul says, white is nothing, black is nothing, red is nothing, yellow is nothing, but keeping God's commandments is everything; therefore, don't try to switch cultures. 22 For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the Lord. He says if you have an opportunity to gain your freedom, avail yourself of that opportunity. Imagine you had an opportunity to work as a low-level staffer at the White House of, pick your president I dont want to get into politics, whichever president you would most like to work for past or present, think about that person and lets not get into politics. 3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. The calling of life has been provided by nothing less than the blood of Jesus Christ and the faith that he gives us by the Holy Spirit. You should not be driven from one by fear or despair, nor allured to the other by wealth or pride. When you are called to Christ, even as a bondservant you dont belong to your master but to the Lord. He makes me lie down in green pastures. We are thankful for this. 24 So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.1 Corinthians 7:24, ESV. All of us are prone to asking whether or not the grass may be greener somewhere than where we are living our lives right now. What if you are dating? Use it to obey Christ and thus "adorn the doctrine of our great God and Savior" (Titus 2:10). I think Paul himself might be a good example for us in this. 1- They seem to be looking to Paul as an example for the Christian life. For this objective teaching of the eternal word of God recorded for us in the scriptures of the Old and new testaments, which is the only rule to direct us concerning God and what duty we owe to God. There is provision for freeing slaves in the Old Testament, and we are familiar with a tax collector who became a preacher and fishermen who became missionaries. Stay where you are and obey God. Confirming the Witness of Christ. Specifically, the definition that we are going to get about what this calling is toward is in verse twenty-four. Wherever you are now, reject a consumers mindset where you just want to take and instead embrace a servant mindset. They are new creations. The Holy Spirit living in us helps us to walk through life in a new way. Again, there is no point system. As Paul writes in verse 17, And so I ordain in all the churches. This is a foundational principle for every believer in Christ, in every Christian church, in any culture, in any nation of the world, at any time in history. Am I perhaps seeing signs, I got this parking spot here, I got a phone call there, is God speaking to me by his providence? 19 For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God. It doesnt work that way. In our last time together, we talked about Pauls answer to this important question from 1 Corinthians 7:12-14. The question isn,t am I at the right job or church? Should you leave whatever you are doing and go do whatever you think Holy Spirit should be doing? Now that they were made new on the inside, did their condition as married people also need to change? It means to remain or endure in a situation, specifically with the idea of awaiting something else. Paul has already used this word a few times and its good to look back and see them. The upshot of this is that whether a person is a slave or a freedman, it ought not be the cause of his despair or his pride. And so I ordain in all the churches. Thats the call, our assignments are ultimately irrelevant. Zacchaeus became a new creation by faith in Jesus. The universal default principle is that you should stay where you are. He also gives us some illustrations of what this principle should look like in some specific cases. Not only that, but this translation does not do justice to all the words in the Greek ("even" and "rather") which come out in the alternative translation: "Were you called as a slave? Thats because its a manifestation of Gods providential work in our lives. you should give the resounding answer: "His will is that I maintain close fellowship with him and devote myself to obeying his commandments." The Bible tells us that there are two elements of this. 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Scripture Sermons 5 Series 1 Live as You Are Called 17Only let each person lead the life 3 that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. Thats the most important thing. (All Scripture is taken from The New King James Version, unless otherwise indicated). But it may be, as Jesus predicted in Matthew 10:34ff., that the rebellion and unbelief of the unbelieving spouse will turn Christianity into a sword that severs, instead of a peaceful balm that heals. Introduction I am reminded of the illustration by Emo Phillips: I was walking . I have to think about my actions, what did I do, what didnt I do? This is my rule for all the churches. Paul is not pronouncing a blanket condemnation upon all those who adopt aspects of other cultures and give up aspects of their own. Another example in verses 1216 is the question, What should we do if one marriage partner puts his or her faith in Christ but the other doesn't? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. We will have confidence when Jesus Christ returns. . Look at that word remain in verse twenty. Podcast: Play in new window But that raises and important and practical question. 8 To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.1 Corinthians 7:8, ESV 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 A Sermon By Scott Lindsay We are continuing this morning in our study of Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, picking up at verse 17 of chapter 7 and working through to verse 24 of that same chapter. 1. verse 15), but also because Scripture depicts and approves such changes. He showed Zacchaeuas love and mercy; and He even went to Zacchaeus house for dinner. Do you see how he praised God for it? What matters is whether we are being encouraged and humbled by the presence of God. There is no clear objective rule on this. Likewise, he who was free when called is a bondservant of Christ. My life is to obey God and enjoy his presence.". Was anyone called while circumcised? Am I doing the right thing? 22 For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the Lord. But that is not the way Paul has used it eight out of the nine times it occurs in this paragraph. Faith in Christ as Lord and Savior will never destroy the covenant of marriage which God ordained at creation. We talk about language where we say that God is leading me here or some people say that they have a word from the Lord. God would not call us in Christ to remain in a continually sinful lifestyle or to carry on sinful practices. We should seek to serve God in whatever situation He places useither now or later. This is my rule in all the churches. First Corinthians 7:17-24 expands on Paul's rule of thumb: that Christians should remain in whatever situation they were in when they came to faith in Christ. Paul talks about this in terms of "living as you are called." This calling is not talking about your vocation, it is talking about your identity in Christ and how you live your life in response to that. But it's true. 18 Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? Besides this, we know that there are some jobs in which you could not stay and obey God's commands: e.g., prostitution, numerous forms of indecent and corrupting entertainment, and others in which you may be forced to exploit people. Its important to remember that when someone comes to faith in Jesus, it wasnt only thenat that momentthat God had begun to work in their lives. It doesnt give you a point system; its not one of those teen magazines where you can fill out the quiz and get a point score answer to find out who your perfect mate is. Let him not seek circumcision.1 Corinthians 7:18, ESV . He has sovereignly called us as He did for a purpose. If you are married and you have an opportunity to divorce your spouse and go after someone else, the Bible tells you that is sin and you may not do it. Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 67 When Paul says in verse 17, "Let everyone lead the life . View all of our resources on the biblical book of 1 Corinthians. If she wanted to marry, and her father would not allow her to do so, she might disgrace her father and ruin her own testimony by marrying the wrong person. What Paul is talking about here, hes not laying out the gospel message about what Jesus Christ has done for us. We can paraphrase the verses to show the difference between the general call and the effective call: Paul says, "We call everyone to believe in Christ crucified, but many Jews find this call to be a stumbling block, and many Gentiles find this call to be foolishness, but those who are called (that is, powerfully and effectively drawn to Christ) find the gospel call to be the power and wisdom of God.". Am I in the will of God? 1 Corinthians:7:32 . 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 New American Standard Bible 17 Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, in this way let him walk. Thats why slave of Christ, in verse twenty-two, could be an honorable designation suggested a position of some authority.. But instead make obedience a big deal; make the whole aim of your life to obey the moral law of God. 17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. We dont need to find an island that we can settle in and populate that is just for Christians, sealed off from the rest of the world. To be perpetually mindful of his presence and favor. Let him not be circumcised. So in answer to their question, he told them no. Now, in actual fact, the whole section - from verse 17 through to the end of the chapter, at vs40, really ought to be . The Bible tells us that. Paul gave the same principle again in verse 20; Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called. Do you notice that Paul referred to that place in which God calls us as a calling? It may be that He calls us to that place for the initial stages of our walk with Him; and all so that He can train us for what He has for us in the future. This doctrine of effectual calling changes what we expect out of life. So, the first thing that Paul talks about are these honorable assignments between different people groups. Rather, we are to walk as a faithful Christian in the very place of life where God has called us to Himselfand to let Him use us there, in that place, as His witnesses for Christ. . The Holy Spirit takes the objective, inspired word of God and he illuminates that to my specific details of my life. Then we ask am I obeying? There was a monk whose name was Brother Lawrence who wrote a booked called, Practicing the Presence of God. Regardless of your circumstances. Literally verse twenty says, each one in the calling in which he was called, in this let him remain. Here is the closest place that Paul uses calling in the way that we usually mean it, our responsibilities, our vocation, the assignments that we have in life. The word that occurs in each statement of the principle and nine times altogether in this paragraph is the word "call." 3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal . You have a master, its the Lord Jesus Christ. But otherwise, the believer is to remain in the place where God had called them to Himself; and they should continue walking faithfully with Him there, and allow Him to use them as His witnesses for the kingdom of Jesus. Old sinful habits and practices begin to be set aside. Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called. This sermon (1 Corinthians 1: 10 - 17) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 15 March 2015. In verse 21, he wrote, Were you called while a slave? Likewise, Paul also said, Was anyone called while uncircumcised? The opportunities may arise and if so, you are free to take them as long as its to a good thing. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Sermon Trusting God to Work it Out by Brian Bill. One time he uses the word "calling" in this vocational sense, namely, in verse 20. The calling of God hits you right there and you are no longer dead in your sins and trespasses, but by the grace of the Holy Spirit your eyes are opened to the goodness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here now the word of the Lord from 1 Corinthians 7:1-9. So, Paul then gives a principle. )1 Corinthians 7:21, ESV 17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. The question this morning is do you hear Gods effectual call? In calling us to Himself in Christ at the time He did, and in the place of life He did, and under the circumstances He didwith that upbringing we had, or in that cultural setting in which we live our lives, or with that social standing He has given us in this worldHe has not made any mistakes. The Sermon below tackles about the Biblical teachings about marriage, marital relationship and divorce. 1 Corinthians. A life that is lived in faith to Jesus and the way the he appoints for believers to live in. ", 18245 NW Germantown Road You dont need an objective ruling, you need illumination. This is clear from the fact that he had Timothy circumcised (Acts 16:3), and from his own statement that he becomes all things to all men that he might save some (1 Corinthians 9:22). This wasnt meant just for the believers in Corinth. It is no accident that you are where you are. There are times when we should avail ourselves of opportunities. When we are called into a relationship with Jesus, God calls us in a place where we still have our old friends and old relations. Repent from your sins and ask God to forgive you for what you have done in rebellion against him. 2. The old legalism said, "You must be circumcised in order to be saved (Acts 15:1). Later text clarifies that Paul is not denouncing marriage or forbidding it in any sense. Denomination: Salvation Army. Let me give you an illustration of what this might look like. How do I sort through my own mixed emotions when Im trying to make decisions on how to live in the various circumstances of my life? This is absolutely imperative to grasp lest we create a new legalism. And likewise, the non-Jewish follower of Jesus was encouraged to remain non-Jewish and live for Jesus in that condition. With long-suffering and prayer and humble, exemplary conduct, the believing partner longs to win the unbeliever. John 5:1-18 Study Guide: Do You Want to be Healed? There is one who has authority over you, and you must be humble and submissive.". We want the Bible to give us clear answers. Your job is not to close your eyes, open the Bible, point to a word and then see what this has to say to me. These assignments are the circumstances of our lives. Not only the president but anyone at higher rank than you could dump whatever work they wanted to on you. Apollos then went to Achaia (of which Corinth was the capitol) where he gave a powerful witness to the messiahship of Jesus (Acts 18:24-28). Gods Calling Transcends Horizontal Assignments Paul is saying that circumcision has nothing to do with this. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Ways to Follow. Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called (vv. This is true. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Sermons: Only, as the Lord has assigned to each one, as God has called each, so let him walk. 22 For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the Lord. What wonderful news that is!

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