I. The context of this teaching—the changed life of the Christian A. Vv. 1,2 – general exhortations
B. The Greek culture where sexual sin was lightly regarded
II. The instruction (commands) A. V. 3 – it is from God, not man
B. Vv. 3, 5 – the negative, the prohibition
C. V. 4 – The positive, what to do
III. The motivation: 3 reasons are given A. V. 6 – Because God is an Avenger of this sin, which wrongs others always
B. V. 7 – Because of God’s will on your life – to be pure and not stained by sin
C. V. 8 – Because it is a sin against the Holy Spirit who dwells in you |