The 11 Forbidden Sex Acts That Christian's Can't Do
By Pastor Mark Driscoll
Forbidden Sex Acts in the Bible: A Detailed Examination
Key Concepts: Fornication, Adultery, Polygamy, Rape, Incest, Homosexuality, Bestiality, Prostitution, Pagan Sexual Activity, Transgenderism, Porneia (Sexual Immorality), Covenantal vs. Transactional Relationships, Divine Design, Repentance, Sexual Trauma, Spiritual Warfare.
1. Fornication
- Definition: Sex before or outside of marriage when single.
- Biblical Basis: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 lists fornicators among those who will not inherit the kingdom of God.
- Personal Testimony: The speaker recounts his experience as a new Christian, seeking clarification on fornication and realizing he and his girlfriend were engaging in it. They repented, stopped, and later married.
- Argument: Engaging in fornication demonstrates a lack of love and respect for the partner, especially for men who are using the woman. It also undermines spiritual authority in the relationship.
- Quote: "If you're sleeping with a girl and you have not married her, you do not love her, you are using her, and she does not respect you."
2. Adultery
- Definition: Sexual relations with someone other than one's spouse.
- Biblical Basis: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:14). Jesus expands on this in Matthew 5:28, stating that lustful thoughts constitute adultery in the heart.
- Two Forms: Physical act and mental/emotional (lustful thoughts).
- Consequences: A sin against God and a betrayal of the marriage covenant. While forgiveness and rebuilding are possible, it leads to significant pain and grief.
3. Polygamy
- Definition: Having more than one spouse simultaneously.
- Biblical Basis: Genesis 2:24 states that "a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two become one flesh," implying a monogamous relationship. 1 Timothy 3 states that a church leader must be the husband of one wife.
- Historical Context: Mentions the historical practice among some Mormon communities and the "bridal trail" to Arizona.
- Argument: Polygamy is presented as a flawed concept, leading to jealousy, favoritism, and division. It is compared to a divorce situation where the previous wife and new wife still live together.
- Example: Lamech in Genesis 4:19 is cited as the first example of polygamy, portrayed as an evil and Godless man.
- Cultural Concerns: The speaker expresses concern that the normalization of polygamy in media (e.g., "Sister Wives") is a dangerous trend.
- Warning: The speaker warns that the push for polygamy is part of a broader cultural trend away from sexual sanity and self-control, potentially leading to the erosion of age of consent laws.
4. Rape
- Biblical Basis: Genesis 34 recounts the rape of Dinah, highlighting the defilement and shame associated with the act.
- Consequences: The story illustrates the devastating impact of rape on the victim and the violent response of her brothers.
- Call to Action: The speaker emphasizes the need for healing and professional Christian counseling for victims of sexual assault and trauma.
- Personal Testimony: The speaker shares that his wife was a sexual assault victim before they met, which explained some distance in their marriage.
- Cultural Critique: The speaker criticizes the "rape culture" on college campuses and the feminist movement's promotion of treating women like men.
- Argument: Women should be protected and defended, not taken advantage of.
5. Incest
- Biblical Basis: 1 Corinthians 5 addresses a case of incest within the Corinthian church, where a man was sleeping with his stepmother.
- Severity: The act was considered so immoral that even pagans found it unacceptable.
- Paul's Response: Paul condemns the behavior and calls for the man to be removed from the church.
- Cultural Concerns: The speaker expresses concern about a growing trend of sexual activity among blended families and the normalization of such relationships in the porn industry and celebrity culture.
- Warning: If God's people stop obeying God's word, they can become corrupt in their minds and perverted in their behavior.
6. Homosexuality
- Biblical Basis: Romans 1:26-27 condemns same-sex relations as "contrary to nature" and "shameless acts."
- Argument: Sex with someone of the same sex and gender is not acceptable to God.
- Cultural Context: The speaker notes the shift in societal views on homosexuality, from being classified as a mental disorder to being widely accepted.
- Warning: The speaker believes that Western culture has lost its decency and that those who believe the Bible are the only thing holding back total judgment.
- Alternative: The speaker suggests that individuals with homosexual desires should live a celibate lifestyle.
- Analogy: Compares celibacy to the virginity of Jesus, emphasizing that salvation is more important than sex.
7. Bestiality
- Biblical Basis: Deuteronomy 27:21 states, "Cursed be anyone who lies with any kind of animal."
8. Prostitution
- Biblical Basis: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 argues that the body is a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit, and therefore should not be joined to a prostitute.
- Definition: Includes hiring someone for sex, going to a strip club, or providing housing in exchange for sexual favors.
- Argument: Prostitution is a transactional relationship, whereas marriage is a covenantal relationship based on love and service.
- Covenantal vs. Transactional: In a covenant, people love and serve one another. In a transactional relationship, one pays for goods and services.
9. Pagan Sexual Activity
- Biblical Basis: 1 Kings 16:31-33 describes King Ahab's worship of Baal and Asherah, demonic deities associated with wild sexual relationships.
- Argument: Engaging in sexual sin invites demonic powers.
- Spiritual Warfare: Addiction and temptation can be spiritual, not just physical.
- Call to Action: Repent of pagan sexual activity, resist demonic influences, and adhere to God's commands.
10. Transgenderism
- Biblical Basis: Genesis 1:27 states that God created male and female. Deuteronomy 22:5 condemns cross-dressing as an abomination. Deuteronomy 23:1 prohibits those whose male organs are cut off from entering the assembly of the Lord.
- Argument: The speaker believes that transgenderism is a demonic and reprehensible ideology that is brainwashing and mutilating younger generations.
- Critique: The speaker criticizes the idea that individuals can recreate their own bodies and that their creator made a mistake.
- Observation: God is taking an entire emerging younger generation of men and they're becoming conservative and heterosexual and they want to get married and have children.
11. Porneia (Sexual Immorality)
- Definition: A general category encompassing other forms of sexual immorality not explicitly listed.
- Biblical Basis: 2 Corinthians 12:21, Galatians 5:19, Colossians 3:5.
- Examples: Pornography, a "work spouse" (adultery of the heart), and anything else that violates God's commands or principles.
Conclusion
The video presents a strict interpretation of biblical teachings on sexuality, condemning a wide range of behaviors as sinful and harmful. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to God's "Divine Design" for sex and gender, warning against cultural trends that deviate from these principles. The speaker advocates for repentance, adherence to biblical commands, and seeking help for sexual trauma and addiction. The video also frames sexual sin as a form of spiritual warfare, inviting demonic influences into one's life.
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