The Virgins Part 2: Single and Satisfied?

About this episode

The episode discusses the often overlooked value of being single in the Christian faith, referencing biblical figures and teachings.

Send us Fan Mail "...I wish everyone was single, just as I am." -the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:7 Single people in the modern church are often given a vision of being single as enduring purgatory until they can get to the heavenly state of marriage. We forget or are not reminded enough that Jesus was single and so were many of those who followed him in the centuries to come. How did we lose the glory of godliness experienced in a life devoted to the Lord body, soul and spirit?&nbsp...

People in this episode

Host: Eric Blauer

Topics covered

• singleness
• Christianity
• spirituality
• marriage
• godliness

Keywords

• singleness
• Apostle Paul
• 1 Corinthians
• Christian faith
• godliness
• Jesus
• modern church

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Corinthians 7:7

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