- The church found itself needed answers to a new problem
- Though Jesus never directly spoke about it, Paul gave instruction for it
- There were those who were believers that were married to nonbelievers
- Paul forbade them divorcing their spouse solely on the premise of their nonbelief
- Paul urged them to remain together so that the spouse and children may be reached
- However, Paul does make it clear that if the nonbeliever leaves the believer is freed from the marriage
