Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 7:1

Whenever someone asks us if we believe in premarital sex we respond by saying “yes and no.” It’s a confusing answer at first, but it gives us an opportunity to make an important point. God affirms our sexuality as human beings and we ­can’t suddenly become asexual. For this reason, we believe in premarital sexuality. We are quick to follow up, however, by saying that having genital sex before marriage is clearly not in line with God’s principles. 

It's almost impossible to read an article, turn on the TV, or get on the web without being bombarded by sex. The world says, “do it,” while the church is often too silent on the issue. God designed sex, so doesn’t it make sense to go to the designer and ask how we should handle it?

Drawing on biblical truth, psychology, and brain science, Ben Bennett offers steps to help you break free from porn and unwanted sexual behaviors. God wants you to live a life of sexual wholeness. This 5-day devotional plan will help you kickstart your journey to healing and freedom in your daily life.

Do you have spiritual questions that you'd love answers for? Questions regarding faith, religion, God, or the Bible? Watch this video series to get some answers.

Marriage is a challenging and rewarding relationship, and so often we forget that “I do” is only the beginning. Fortunately, the Bible has much to say about marriage from both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives. The brief Scripture passages you’ll encounter each day of this plan are designed to help you grow in your understanding of God’s design for marriage—and deepen your relationship with your spouse in the process.

In this study, you'll hear from different pastors and leaders. Discover how to experience the marriage God desires for you and move from “roommates” to “soulmates” as you grow closer together and resist the drift!

Your husband has repented of his pornography use, and he’s asking you to begin having sex with him again. You haven’t had sex since you discovered his behavior, and your husband assumed that his and your counseling would mean that you would be willing, even excited, to be intimate with him again. You’re not. And you feel guilty. Is it okay not to want to have sex with your husband?

Married or single? The Bible clearly shows which is more valuable: neither. Singleness and marriage are gifts from God that He has put in place to help us see Him more clearly and understand our purpose better. May these devotionals bring you to a place of contentment in Him.

When we spend our first energy tending our relationships, including our relationship with God, all of our needs will be met.

Your success on this Christian journey doesn’t rest solely on your abilities, ample resources, or sheer determination. Your success is based on being empowered by the Holy Spirit. As you submit to Christ, He will establish your ability to walk in purity. This Plan is filled with practical keys to help you partner with the Holy Spirit, overcome temptation, and experience victory in your life!

This plan is adapted from Dr. Kim’s book “7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage." The secrets of START, STOP, CONNECT, ENGAGE, BALANCE, MINGLE, and FIGHT become steps that will help a couple have the marriage that God designed for them.

Pastor Bayless Conley unpacks from the Bible how and why you should develop God’s heart toward everyone in your world: your children, your enemies, the government, your boss, someone you know isn’t living right, and even in romance and marriage.

Satan uses popular culture, books, movies, and even other people to tell us what marriage "should" be. No wonder so many couples are unsatisfied and looking elsewhere to find happiness. Satan's ultimate goal is to divide husbands and wives and to destroy families, and he'll use anything at his disposal to do it. Pete Briscoe shines a spotlight on eight lies that can devastate your marriage.

People have different views on marriage. Some find it extraordinarily old-fashioned, others find it extremely romantic, and others are hurt by their spouse’s infidelity or their parents’ divorce. But above all these opinions or experiences is God’s Word which has a lot to say about marriage. Discover in this reading plan what God’s view on marriage is.

The first epistle to the Corinthians covers several issues that are relevant to Christians today. By drawing lessons from 1 Corinthians 1-7, Dr. David Mende encourages us to live for Christ in a corrupt world.

In part three of a five-part, verse-by-verse journey through the Book of 1 Corinthians, we'll dive into chapters 7–9.

The church at Corinth was plagued by internal division and sinful derision. Paul provides the only solution potent enough for their disunity and spiritual disruptions: “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 1:10). 1 Corinthians reminds us that by focusing on Jesus and His glorious resurrection, we too will “be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the word of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58).

This is a 21-day reading plan that will address some of the most common questions Christian couples have about sex. You will learn what God says about sexual pleasure, healing from the past, forgiveness and even what's OK to enjoy in the bedroom.

Let’s explore how we can influence the culture with the truth of God’s word through 1 and 2 Corinthians! These two letters are a powerful message from the Apostle Paul to a church that was passionate about its mission but needed direction to remain true to its Christian faith and doctrines. Those priorities make his letters important teaching for every Christian.

Marriage is an amazing gift from God, but it is also hard. Many marriages struggle--partners either don’t know how to treat each other or they know and don't want to change. These devotions are for married people, for those who hope to be married, and for all of you who used to be married. Relisten to God's words about this sacred institution and rededicate your ways to be more like his ways.

In these devotional notes, Robin and Zoe Ham point us to Paul’s focus on our identity in Christ and the reality of his return. We’ll see that this letter is more than just a reprimand; it is rich in gospel truth and has plenty to teach us about how to live in the light of Jesus’ resurrection today.

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. October focuses on 1 Peter, James, Jude, and 1 Corinthians. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.