6237 sexual sin, nature of
Any transgression of the limits that God has set for the enjoyment of sex. Such sins are often life-dominating, but may be broken through the power and grace of Jesus Christ.
The origin of sexual sin
Fallen human nature Gal 5:19 See also Ro 13:12-14; Col 3:5-6
The heart Mt 15:19 pp Mk 7:21-22
The offensiveness of sexual sin
It defiles the sinner Mt 15:20 pp Mk 7:23 See also Ro 1:24; 1Co 6:18
It defiles society Lev 18:24-25 See also 1Co 5:6; Rev 19:2
It offends other people 2Pe 2:7-8 See also Ge 9:22-25; Ge 34:7; Ge 38:24; 2Sa 13:21-22; 2Co 12:21
It offends God 2Sa 11:27 See also Jer 13:26-27; Mal 3:5
Sexual sin under the old covenant
Pre-marital sex Dt 22:13-21
Adultery Ex 20:14 pp Dt 5:18 See also Lev 18:20; Dt 22:22-24
Prostitution Lev 19:29; Dt 23:17-18
Rape Dt 22:25-29
Homosexual intercourse Lev 18:22 See also Lev 20:13
Bestiality Ex 22:19; Lev 18:23; Lev 20:15-16; Dt 27:21
Incest Lev 18:6-18; Lev 20:17,19; Dt 22:30; Dt 27:20,22-23; Eze 22:11
Intercourse during menstruation Lev 18:19; Lev 20:18
Sexual sin under the new covenant
The OT laws are confirmed and strengthened Mt 5:27-28 See also Mt 5:31-32; Ro 1:24-27; 1Co 6:15-16; 1Co 7:9; Heb 13:4
The need for holiness in the lives of believers 1Th 4:3-7 See also Ac 15:29; Eph 5:3; Heb 12:16; 1Pe 1:15-16; Lev 11:44; 1Pe 4:1-3
The church must be kept pure Rev 2:14-16 See also 1Co 5:1-5,9-11; Rev 2:20
God’s judgment on sexual sin
In this life Rev 2:21-23 See also Ge 19:24; Nu 25:1-9; 2Sa 12:11-12; Pr 7:26-27; 1Co 10:8
In the world to come Rev 21:8 See also Eph 5:5-6; 2Pe 2:6; Jude 7; Rev 22:14-15
God’s power over sexual sin
It can be forgiven Jn 8:10-11 See also 2Sa 12:13; Ps 51:1 Title; Mt 21:31-32; Lk 7:36-38,47-50; Rev 2:21
Hearts can be changed 1Co 6:9-11
Resisting sexual sin
By remembering God’s word Ps 119:9 See also Pr 6:23-24; Pr 7:5
By resisting temptation Ge 39:6-12; Pr 7:24-25
By mortifying lust Job 31:1 See also Mt 5:29-30
By living in the Spirit Gal 5:16
By living for holiness Ro 6:19
By enjoying sex within proper limits Pr 5:18-20; 1Co 7:2,9
See also
5375 | law |
5482 | punishment |
5735 | sexuality |
6166 | flesh, sinful nature |
6187 | immorality |
6248 | temptation |
6652 | forgiveness |
7348 | defilement |
8266 | holiness |
8324 | purity |
8339 | self-control |
8821 | self-indulgence |