What Is Sodomy? - Bible Study A Capital Sin Sodomy, according to a 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article, is considered a capital sin Capital sins (according to Catholics) are those that, while they are pursued, lead to the committal of other sins Other than lust, under which sodomy is considered a sub-category, the other capital sins are envy, gluttony, greed, pride, sloth and wrath Interestingly, in another 1913 Catholic
Why Did Abraham Try to Save Sodom? - Bible Study What was the purpose of angels visiting Abraham before the destruction of Sodom and its sister city Gomorrah? Why did he try to bargain to save them? What are the lessons we can glean from these events?
Definition of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Bible - Bible Study Sodom and Gomorrah, like Admah, Zeboim, and Zoar, were Biblically considered "cities of the plain" (Genesis 10:19) They were located in a fertile valley, south of the Dead Sea, which in modern times is partially covered with water The two sinful cities, as well as three others of the plain, experienced the wrath of Chedorlaomer's forces in the first series of battles mentioned in the Bible
How Is the Marriage Bed Undefiled? - Bible Study Biblical References The Bible verses concerning an undefiled marriage bed (assuming, of course, that the couple is a man and a woman, and not the unbiblical coupling of two men or two women) are found in Hebrews 13 The chapter begins with a variety of admonitions by the apostle Paul, such loving each other, showing hospitality to guests, and taking care of those people who are prisoners for
Birth Control and the Bible A Marital Decision Birth control, as well as guidelines concerning intercourse within marriage, can be found within the pages of the Bible Scripture states that a husband and wife can decide to refrain from such intimacy for Christian purposes such as spiritual needs They can also decide, out of love, to enjoy intimacy while preventing the production of children They are allowed to enjoy it
Can a Husband Rape His Wife? - Bible Study Definition The general definition of rape is that it is the forcing of one person (usually a woman), against their will, to have sexual intercourse or commit sex acts with another person You question centers around the unique relationship of a husband to his wife Does the above definition of rape also apply to those who are husband and wife? What does the Bible teach about the proper sexual
Book of Jude Questions and Answers! - Bible Study The type of sin referenced in Jude verse 7 includes sex between men (Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:24, 27 - 28) or between women (Romans 1:26) It also includes sex with animals (Leviticus 18:23) [What Is Sodomy?] 8 The point of Jude 1:5 - 7, 13 - 15 is that, although God is longsuffering, there does come a time when he will judge and punish all those who do not repent of their sins and change
Sexual Intercourse During Menses - Bible Study Dating Sex Marriage Series Marry Cousin? - Adultery - Birth Control Marriage License? - Wedding Rings - Kissing Defiled Sex? - Sodomy - Polygamy - MORE! Is sex during a woman's period (menstruation, menses) allowed or condoned in the Bible? On the other hand, is it a wrong to participate in it?
Lesbians and the Bible Unlawful Behavior Only one Biblical passage clearly deals with lesbians and their sexual behavior It is found in the book of Romans, which states the following For this cause, God abandoned them to disgraceful passions; for even their women changed the natural use of sex into that which is contrary to nature (Romans 1:26, HBFV)