Question: "What does the Bible say about sex before marriage / premarital sex?"
Answer: There is no Hebrew or Greek word used in the Bible that precisely refers to sex before marriage. The Bible undeniably condemns adultery and sexual immorality, but is sex before marriage considered sexually immoral? According to 1 Corinthians 7:2, “yes” is the clear answer: “But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.” In this verse, Paul states that marriage is the “cure” for sexual immorality. First Corinthians 7:2 is essentially saying that, because people cannot control themselves and so many are having immoral sex outside of marriage, people should get married. Then they can fulfill their passions in a moral way.
Since 1 Corinthians 7:2 clearly includes sex before marriage in the definition of sexual immorality, all of the Bible verses that condemn sexual immorality as being sinful also condemn sex before marriage as sinful. Sex before marriage is included in the biblical definition of sexual immorality. There are numerous Scriptures that declare sex before marriage to be a sin (Acts 15:20; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:13, 18; 10:8; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Jude 7). The Bible promotes complete abstinence before marriage. Sex between a husband and his wife is the only form of sexual relations of which God approves (Hebrews 13:4).
Far too often we focus on the “recreation” aspect of sex without recognizing that there is another aspect—procreation. Sex within marriage is pleasurable, and God designed it that way. God wants men and women to enjoy sexual activity within the confines of marriage. Song of Solomon and several other Bible passages (such as Proverbs 5:19) clearly describe the pleasure of sex. However, the couple must understand that God’s intent for sex includes producing children. Thus, for a couple to engage in sex before marriage is doubly wrong—they are enjoying pleasures not intended for them, and they are taking a chance of creating a human life outside of the family structure God intended for every child.
While practicality does not determine right from wrong, if the Bible's message on sex before marriage were obeyed, there would be far fewer sexually transmitted diseases, far fewer abortions, far fewer unwed mothers and unwanted pregnancies, and far fewer children growing up without both parents in their lives. Abstinence is God’s only policy when it comes to sex before marriage. Abstinence saves lives, protects babies, gives sexual relations the proper value, and, most importantly, honors God
The Bible does speak of this. But not as we see it. For 1 fornication is can only be done before marraige not after.
So what is fornication?
Also is thier any wedding ceremonies mentioned in the bible where wedding vows are said before people?
Is thier any piece of paper that says you are married?
Thats how we define marriage is that darn piece of paper thats worth nothing these days.
So how can anyone say that sex before the marraige ceremony is wrong if they have already committed to each other? Just themselves as Yahweh knows our thoughts and hearts better than we do.
If my memory serves me right the verse you quoted is speaking of widows if they burn it is better to marry as the thought is the same.
Then Yahshua speaks of Eunechs who devote themselves to Yahweh.
Like a Deacon or Elder is only to have 1 wife as he has enough on his hands doing the work.
We see the problems Abraham had.
So if a couple lives together as husband and wife, devoted without the piece of paper we see as marraige that the state wants.
Are they Sinning?
Blessings of Shalom...Miles
Edited by
Milesoftheusa
on Thu 06/25/09 08:10 AM
