Gifted Part 16: Singleness and Marriage (Genesis 2:18-22; 1 Corinthians 7)

Both singleness and marriage are gifts from God. Paul considered it a gift from God to be able to live a Christ-centered, single and celibate life, and for those who are called to single lives God grants all the grace needed to walk that out. Both Jesus and Paul also recognized that many people are called to be married, and God also grants all the grace needed to be in a marriage. Christ-centered singleness and Christ-centered marriage are each a blessing to the church in their own unique ways, and each finds its ultimate fulfillment in meaningful relationship with the church family and with God.