History Quote by Preston Sprinkle
““describing singleness as “a rare calling,” which is neither a common position in Christian history (at best we may say that most Protestants in the West have recently begun to think like this) nor a plausible reading of the New Testament,””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Single Life: A Biblical Perspective, 2020
The quote argues that calling singleness a rare vocation is historically inaccurate and not supported by New Testament teachings.
In simple terms: Singleness isn’t a rare, unique calling per the Bible.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate assumptions about singleness.
Themes
theology
history
culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
theological
critical
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal identity
- marriage counseling
- faith communities
Key Concepts
Biblical interpretation
Christian tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- Is singleness truly rare today?
- How does this view affect single believers?
A Different Perspective
Historical context shows many embraced singleness without special label.
