Humanity
I'm behind on these textbook quizzes, but I'm trying to catch up a bit, so I've been reading about humanity this morning. It's been one of the more interesting and culturally relevant chapters, as it addresses male and female roles, singleness, work, and community.
Singleness (Akin, 299-301)
"...singleness, a topic often ignored, especially among Protestants"
"With people waiting longer to get married, or divorced and single again, singles are one of the fastest-growing segments of the American population..."
"...they are the most unchurched group in America"
"...singleness is a commended state"
"...Protestant churches, have been so concerned about honoring marriage that they have not done a good job of communicating the positive view of singleness in the Bible"
"...singleness is not a commanded state"
"...many who are single do not see singleness as a long-term plan"
"The Bible gives no indication that there is one right person for every other person..."
"...there are some in the difficult position that one might call 'single not by choice.' This phrase refers to those who deeply desire marriage, take seriously Paul's counsel that it is better to marry than burn with passion (1 Cor 7:8-9), and yet have no marital prospects on the horizon. Here, contentment in one's circumstances (2 Cor 12:8-9; Phil 4:12-13) and trust in God's sovereignty are crucial. God's grace is sufficient for the challenge of living a single life. Despite what American culture seems to assume, the Bible indicates that sexual expression is not the highest good of life or a necessity for full joy and humanity" [See Jesus, Lottie Moon, and John Stott as examples.]
"...churches could do a better job of ministering to single people, accepting them as whole people, and providing singles groups--not just as a place to find a spouse but a place to serve as well"
Singleness (Akin, 299-301)
"...singleness, a topic often ignored, especially among Protestants"
"With people waiting longer to get married, or divorced and single again, singles are one of the fastest-growing segments of the American population..."
"...they are the most unchurched group in America"
"...singleness is a commended state"
"...Protestant churches, have been so concerned about honoring marriage that they have not done a good job of communicating the positive view of singleness in the Bible"
"...singleness is not a commanded state"
"...many who are single do not see singleness as a long-term plan"
"The Bible gives no indication that there is one right person for every other person..."
"...there are some in the difficult position that one might call 'single not by choice.' This phrase refers to those who deeply desire marriage, take seriously Paul's counsel that it is better to marry than burn with passion (1 Cor 7:8-9), and yet have no marital prospects on the horizon. Here, contentment in one's circumstances (2 Cor 12:8-9; Phil 4:12-13) and trust in God's sovereignty are crucial. God's grace is sufficient for the challenge of living a single life. Despite what American culture seems to assume, the Bible indicates that sexual expression is not the highest good of life or a necessity for full joy and humanity" [See Jesus, Lottie Moon, and John Stott as examples.]
"...churches could do a better job of ministering to single people, accepting them as whole people, and providing singles groups--not just as a place to find a spouse but a place to serve as well"
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