The Bible never states that sex before marriage is a sin. In fact, the Bible has no problem with it.
In Exodus, chapter 20, we read the Ten Commandments, and are told that we should not commit adultery. Adultery however is not defined as simply having sex outside of marriage. It's defined as having sex with a married person. Nothing is said to prohibit sexual relations between two unmarried people. In fact, if we look in the book of Leviticus, we are given a list of every situation in which we should not have sex. We're not to have sex with married people, or with family members, or with animals. We are not, however, prohibited from having sex with an unmarried person who is not in our family.
Some places in the bible, such as Mark 7:21, state that "fornication" is a sin. Christians like to interpret that as meaning "sex outside of marriage." It's not true. The Greek translation identifies "fornication" as being any "illicit (illegal) sexual activity." However, as we saw above, God did not mention sex between two unmarried people as being illicit.
2007-04-16 15:28:38
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answered by gruz 4
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Where in the bible does it say what marriage is? Is it when you say a vow, or place a ring, or maybe when the celebrant says “I pronounce you husband and wife”, or when you walk out the church? So what exactly is marriage according to the bible? Actually it’s there in Genesis with Eve & Adam, and their marriage was sex (they became “one flesh”). Therefore, according to the bible, sex before marriage is impossible.
2007-04-16 15:28:25
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answered by Anonymous
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i understand this sounds previous shaped, yet when human beings ought to quit messing round before marriage, there wouldnt be as a lot divorce or adultery etc.. reason you wouldnt omit what you dont understand.. no extra procuring round as if in walmart for the added acceptable better half.. you would in elementary words understand what you've and in no way some thing to guage it to with the intention to flow throw decrease back the products for a extra acceptable in good condition... ... God knows all, and thats why we shouldnt have pre marital sex.. ought to opt for truly some todays issues.. no extra aids if everybody in basic terms stuck with one better half (their better half)
2016-12-04 04:06:29
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answered by sanderlin 4
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I have a of yet to find any Bible, any version that says do whatever makes you feel good!!! That is also where the Holy Ghost comes in and free will!
2007-04-16 15:33:44
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answered by Anonymous
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The only prohibitions in the Bible about sex relate to family relationships. Adultery is clearly out. So are relations among close family members.
Pre-marital sex is not really dealt with, one way or another
2007-04-16 15:27:05
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answered by reb1240 7
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It does not say that sex before marriage is ok. It actually says it is not ok.
2007-04-16 15:29:50
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answered by Taddster 4
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In the really hot part where they have all the pictures of the fun stuff they did in Sodom and Gomorrah.
2007-04-16 15:27:57
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answered by monkeytartare 1
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Paul writes in I Corinthians 6:9-11, "Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived, neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God".
You say, "What am I to do then? For I am guilty." Read the next verse, "But such were some of you". According to Acts 18:8, "And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized". The guilty Corinthians were forgiven, redeemded.
2007-04-16 15:26:25
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answered by Justsyd 7
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where does it say bible before marriage?
2007-04-16 15:27:39
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answered by kramaster 5
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It doesn't. Fornication is a sin dearie.
2007-04-16 15:36:44
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answered by the pink baker 6
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