Biblical Principles of Singleness

At our last Bible study, I began a short series on  Biblical relationships.  We started by looking at singleness and what the Bible teaches us about it.  Below are the Biblical principles we discussed.  If you missed it and want the audio, just email me (ben@gcot.org).

1. God has supplied you with an identity that transcends singleness and enables you to benefit richly from it (Gal. 3:27-29).
2. The sovereign hand of God has placed you in your present status (1 Cor 7:17).
3. God’s providential positioning is a gift which He enables us to joyfully receive and use (1 Cor 7:7).
4. Our view of our present situation should be shaped by an eternal perspective (1 Cor 7:27-31).
5. Singleness gives extraordinary opportunity for single-minded investment in ministry for Christ (1 Cor 7:7, 32-35).
6. If you are single and desire marriage, coping and fantasy are not Biblically appropriate- contentment in the Lord is (Phil. 4:10-13). 
7. “Married” is not the final destiny of any Christian, and, in another way, “married” is the final destiny of every Christian.  Therefore, singleness is not a disadvantage in light of eternity (Matt 22:30, Eph. 5:31-32, Rev. 19:6-8).