You see, Christianity was never designed to be a disruptor of social relationships.

And that is Paul's message.

And what was happening in the Christian Church was this.

They were coming in and using their Christianity as a justification for all kinds of social change.

Welcome to Grace To You with John MacArthur.

I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

The Bible says, when Christ saves you, the old things pass away.

But does that mean you're to help that process along by removing every reminder of your sinful past?

What if part of your past includes an unbelieving husband or wife?

Today on Grace To You, John MacArthur examines that perplexing question,

moving ahead in the study he calls guidelines for singleness and marriage.

Whether you're married or single, it's important to remember there are unique

God ordained rules for the road for both men and women in the home and in the church.

To help you know and pursue God's standards with vigor, here's John.

Follow along in 1 Corinthians chapter 7.

There has been much said in the past about the revolutionary nature of Christianity.

And there has been much printed about Christian revolution.

And there has been much discussion about the social implications of Christianity

and does Christianity bear weight against social status and social institutions?

And what kind of weight does it bear, if any?

What social activism is justified, biblically, et cetera, et cetera?

Well, this simple passage, not difficult to understand once you really see it.

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