About this episode
This episode discusses the complexities of marriage in the context of mission churches and the influence of the gospel on cultural practices, referencing Paul's advice in 1 Corinthians 7.
Dear friends, A mission church has many basic Christian morality issues to resolve. The old culture, not built on the gospel, will have practices inconsistent with the gospel. But as with most cultures, these practices are assumed rather than thought out. The gospel revolutionises all cultures, and Paul the Apostle is dealing with the marriage cultures of Corinth in 1 Corinthians 7. This episode of Two Ways News is a difficult unravelling of Paul’s advice on several complex issues. Yours, Phillip Freely available, supported by generosity. If you enjoy Two Ways News, why not lend us a hand? Consider joining our Supporters Club —friends who make it possible for us to keep producing this article/podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Phillip
Topics covered
- marriage
- mission church
- Christian morality
- gospel
- Corinth
- cultural practices
Keywords
- marriage
- mission church
- gospel
- Christianity
- 1 Corinthians
- cultural practices
- morality
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: 1 Corinthians 7
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