by Aaron GarriottWhat does the Bible say about sex outside of marriage? Since the law is written on the heart (Rom. 2:15), even unbelievers know something of the purpose and boundaries of sex, though they suppress this knowledge (Rom. 1:18). The pivotal factor is whether one submissively accepts the answer. Even still, skeptics of the Christian faith and those attempting to rationalize sin will often point out that the Bible doesn’t explicitly condemn nonmarital sex. Though we aren’t to … [Read more...]
Abstaining from Sexual Sin – 2
August 19, 19901 Thessalonians 4:4-8We come now to that high privilege of the study of the Word of God and I would ask you, if you will, to look with me at 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 as we continue our study in verses 3 through 8 on the subject, abstaining from sexual sin. First Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 3 through 8 is our text.A new book crossed my desk this week, the title of it is The AIDS Epidemic, it was written by a couple of medical doctors, Glen Wood and John Dietrich. And in … [Read more...]
Abstaining from Sexual Sin – 1
August 12, 19901 Thessalonians 4:3We return in our study this morning to Paul's letter to the church at Thessalonica. And I would encourage you to look with me at this wonderful passage in 1 Thessalonians chapter 4. This morning we will embark upon an examination of verses 3 through 8. And the subject at hand is the matter of sexual immorality...sexual sin.Through the years I have preached many many times on 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 3 through 8. In fact, years ago when I preached … [Read more...]