A question about the Holy Bible?

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Where in the Bible does it say premarital sex is a sin?
I´ve been raised as a Catholic and I know sex before marriage is a sin and I plan on staying a virgin until I marry, but I never actually saw in the Bible where it says that. Can somebody tell me where that´s stated in the Bible? Thanks.

Answer 1

Sixth Commandment, Do not commit Adultery; and read your Catechism if you're Catholic....it will define what all falls under adultery and sexual sin. Both, the 6th and 9th Commandments, as Catholics observe in the Deuteronomy Decalogue, cover Adultery and coveting another's wife (spouse). The 6th simply covering Adultery would actually cover what you talk about.

See CCC 2353 on Fornication. It instructs Catholics that Fornication is carnal knowledge between an unmarried man and unmarried woman. It is gravely contrary to the dignity of persons and of human sexuality which is naturally ordered to the good of spouses and the generation and education of children. Moreover, it is a grave scandal when there is corruption of the young.

Also, remember Paul in the New Testament teaching the virtues of remaining celebate and unmarried as he was, or if you're unable to control your physical lusts it would be better for you to marry than to "burn with lust". Sex is intended for married couples inside of marriage and the Bible covers that pretty well. And all of the CCC instruction on these issues is derived from Holy Scripture as well as Sacred Tradition.

CCC 2360 Sexuality is ordered to the conjugal love of man and woman. In marriage the physical intimacy of the spouses becomes a sign and pledge of spiritual communion. Marriage bonds between baptized persons are sanctified by the sacrament.

CCC 2361 goes on to tell us that sex is not something simply biological but is spouses giving themselves to one another through acts which are proper and exclusive to spouses.

Answer 2

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A question about the Holy Bible?
Where in the Bible does it say premarital sex is a sin?
I´ve been raised as a Catholic and I know sex before marriage is a sin and I plan on staying a virgin until I marry, but I never actually saw in the Bible where it says that. Can somebody tell me where that´s stated in the Bible? Thanks.

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Answer 4

Along with all other kinds of sexual immorality, sex before marriage / premarital sex is repeatedly condemned in Scripture (Acts 15:20; Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:13,18; 7:2; 10:8; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Jude 7). The Bible promotes abstinence before marriage. Sex before marriage is just as wrong as adultery and other forms of sexual immorality, because they all involve having sex with someone you are not married to. Sex between a husband and his wife is the only form of sexual relations that God approves of (Hebrews 13:4).

Hope that helped.

By the way the Quran object to premarital sex as well, and consider it a sin.

Answer 5

Technically, all the references in the Bible to fornication are dealing with pre-marital sex. Adultery is post-marital sex with someone not your partner! Reference fornication and you will find lots of bible verses. However, I have to add that I think the Bible is purely a reference guide, like a book of maps or an address book. You should do what you know is right in your heart not what it says in a book. Use the book to help you find out what you believe but stick to what you think is right and true for yourself. There are plenty of people "who are saving themselves" who are releasing that pent up energy is other destructive ways and those who are having sex with the person they love and living very good lives. So, I respect your decision but save yourself future guilt by listening to your heart rather than following a book.

Answer 6

1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

1 Corinthians 7:2 Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Ephesians 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

Colossians 3:5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
1 Corinthians 10:8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some

Answer 7

Frostycat is technically correct. The bottom line is that sex should not be treated lightly. More people are indulging in it without protection. Casual sex may be fun but what do you indulge in when you get bored of it, drugs? It may not be categorically stated in the Bible but it seems common sense to exercise caution. It is a divine thing between a man and a woman.

Answer 8

Hebrews 13:4

Answer 9

According to the Wikipedia__Fornication is a term which refers to any sexual activity between unmarried partners. Sex between unmarried persons is distinguished from adultery by use of the term 'simple fornication'; whereas relations in which at least one of the parties is married, is considered 'adultery'.
The Bible condemns fornication and adultry.
"For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:"-- Matthew 15:19
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,"--Galatians 5:19
"On the contrary, you yourselves wrong and defraud. You do this even to your brethren. Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God."

I hope this helps you to see the seriousness of having sex before marriage.

Answer 10

How the hell is adultery the same as pre-marital sex?? Adultery is sex with somebody else's spouse. Pre-marital sex can take place between single people before they get married. The two are completely separate. Some of you need to buy a dictionary