Does Jesus Require Forced Celibacy?

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: November, 2025
Discussion Questions
  1. Why does Jesus emphasize that celibacy is voluntary rather than commanded?
  2. How does Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 7 help us understand celibacy as a gift rather than a rule?
  3. What dangers arise when churches or traditions impose rules beyond what Scripture requires?
Sources
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Gordon D. Fee, The First Epistle to the Corinthians, NICNT Commentary.
  • Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament.
  • Jack Cottrell, Divorce and Remarriage: A Biblical Perspective.
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