1 Corinthians 7:2 is a verse that is commonly used to try and teach that God no longer allows polygamy in the New Testament and that husbands and wives mutually and exclusively own one another. So here is the passage at the heart of our discussion (from the KJV): “Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let everyContinue reading “Does 1 Corinthians 7:2 Make Husbands and Wives Sexual Equals?”
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Leviticus 15:16 Includes Masturbation
Many commentators over the centuries have tried to say Leviticus 15:16 is only describing a man having a nocturnal emission and not masturbation. But there is a glaring problem with this interpretation as Leviticus 15:16 makes no qualifications about this release of his seed happening at night as it does in Deuteronomy 23:10. While IContinue reading “Leviticus 15:16 Includes Masturbation”
Christian Wives Will You Take the Sexual Submission Challenge?
A woman named Elyse wrote the following comment on my article “The Benefits of Being a Sexually Obedient Wife”: “I had a recent discovery regarding sex and it seems very similar to this. I have always been on and off with sexual desire and, of course my husband has always had more than me. IContinue reading “Christian Wives Will You Take the Sexual Submission Challenge?”
Is it Wrong for a Husband to Pay His Wife Money for Sex?
“Is it wrong for me to motivate my wife into having good sex with me using money? Am I treating my wife like a prostitute by doing this?” This was part of an email I received from a Christian husband going by the name of Luke.
What is Biblical Modesty?
What does it mean for a Christian woman to dress modestly? Does “modest” in the Bible mean “not sexually arousing” as we often think of the term today? Is a woman’s beauty meant only for her husband in the privacy of her home or it acceptable for her to display her beauty in public as well?
Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 2
Origins of the Monogamy Only position It is ironic that monogamy became the norm from one of the most decadent empires in all of history. While on its surface the Roman Empire was very monogamous, the reality is they were not. Roman men could officially have only one wife and she, as well as herContinue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 2”
Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 1
Popular opinion is not always right According to a Gallup poll taken in May of 2013, 83% of Americans believed polygamy was immoral while only 14% believed it was morally acceptable. In this same survey, gay or lesbian relations shot from being 40% acceptable in 2001 to being accepted as a moral lifestyle by 59%Continue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 1”
Are Marriage Licenses Required in the Bible?
Does the local, state or federal government have the right to regulate marriage through marriage licenses or other laws regarding marriage? And the larger question is who did God give authority over marriage to? A lot of Christians mistakenly think that God has given civil government nearly unlimited authority. Most Christians think unless the governmentContinue reading “Are Marriage Licenses Required in the Bible?”
The Difference Between Premarital Sex and Pre-wedding Sex
I know you might be scratching your head right now asking “Isn’t premarital sex and pre-wedding sex the same thing?” But Biblically speaking the answer is no, they are not the same. These are two separate and distinct things. This topic is crucial for young Christian couples who are dating or engaged to consider inContinue reading “The Difference Between Premarital Sex and Pre-wedding Sex”
Does Sex Make People Married in Gods Eyes?
Some Christians have tried to argue that there is no such thing as “premarital sex” because they believe the act of sex automatically makes a couple married. They reason based on this logic that the Bible does not condemn something that is impossible to happen. But the Bible does not support this notion. We willContinue reading “Does Sex Make People Married in Gods Eyes?”
Biblical Sexology 