How does the churches interpret concubines

[Hunterpoet]

How do the churches explain concubines in the context of fornication? Is unmarital sex really a sin?

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Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. ( Any modern dictionary), Adultery, voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her lawful spouse.

So, yes, "unmarital" sex is a sin.

The word concubine has been shown to be used interchangeably with the word wife, designating the concubine as a wife of lesser rank, when used in the bible.

So any church finding it necessary would use this explanation. I refer you to the definition posted by one light and again refer you to any of the many commentaries written by biblical scholars.

Food for thought...the word "unmarital" does not appear in the dictionary

[OneLight]

Here is just one of many scriptures that inform us of the truth.

Galatians 5:19-21 (New King James Version)

Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

You will notice that both adultery and fornication is mentioned. Adultery works within the realm of one, or both, being married. Fornication works within the realm of not being married, but having sex, whether it be with another or by yourself. They both are the lust of the flesh, which Christians are to put to death the old man with it's lusts, and put on a new creation through Christ.

Something to ponder ...

James 1:15

Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

[precepts]

The truth is an offense but not a sin.

onelight's

Here is just one of many scriptures that inform us of the truth.

Galatians 5:19-21 (New King James Version)

Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

You will notice that both adultery and fornication is mentioned. Adultery works within the realm of one, or both, being married. Fornication works within the realm of not being married, but having sex, whether it be with another or by yourself. They both are the lust of the flesh, which Christians are to put to death the old man with it's lusts, and put on a new creation through Christ.

Something to ponder ...

Pro 21:30 [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Hunter's

Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. ( Any modern dictionary), Adultery, voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her lawful spouse.

So, yes, "unmarital" sex is a sin.

The word concubine has been shown to be used interchangeably with the word wife, designating the concubine as a wife of lesser rank, when used in the bible.

So any church finding it necessary would use this explanation. I refer you to the definition posted by one light and again refer you to any of the many commentaries written by biblical scholars.

Food for thought...the word "unmarital" does not appear in the dictionary

This mockery is exactly what christ meant in Mat 7:6. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Man's

QUOTE (precepts @ Jul 30 2009, 07:49 AM)

Is unmarital sex really a sin?

Matthew 5

27

Edited July 31, 2009 by precepts

[Guest man]

Man's

QUOTE (precepts @ Jul 30 2009, 07:49 AM)

Is unmarital sex really a sin?

Matthew 5

27

[precepts]

precept's

Who's bashing who know, onelight. Mar 6:11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Man's

Would you mind explaining that?

It's self-explanatory.

[Believer1997]

Man's

QUOTE (precepts @ Jul 30 2009, 07:49 AM)

Is unmarital sex really a sin?

Matthew 5

27

[OneLight]

The truth is an offense but not a sin.

onelight's

Here is just one of many scriptures that inform us of the truth.

Galatians 5:19-21 (New King James Version)

Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

You will notice that both adultery and fornication is mentioned. Adultery works within the realm of one, or both, being married. Fornication works within the realm of not being married, but having sex, whether it be with another or by yourself. They both are the lust of the flesh, which Christians are to put to death the old man with it's lusts, and put on a new creation through Christ.

Something to ponder ...

Pro 21:30 [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

The truth, Gods word, is not a sin, but the actions against the truth is. What are you getting at with Proverbs 21:30? Are you saying you are the Lord? As with most of what you have posted to me so far, this is hard to follow what you mean and were you are going. Will you please explain yourself so I am not left assuming?

Onelight's

Out of curiosity, precepts, do you believe that a man could have more then one wife? If so, where do you get this teaching from?

Honestly or hypocritically?

Why would you even ask this? The truth will set you free ... is this not scripture?

[precepts]

Believer's

hey man...

there's no explaining some folks, man. because they are inexplicable...

onelight's

The truth, Gods word, is not a sin, but the actions against the truth is. What are you getting at with Proverbs 21:30? Are you saying you are the Lord? As with most of what you have posted to me so far, this is hard to follow what you mean and were you are going. Will you please explain yourself so I am not left assuming?

Judge not less you be judged.

onelight's

Out of curiosity, precepts, do you believe that a man could have more then one wife? If so, where do you get this teaching from?

precept's

Honestly or hypocritically?

onelight's

Why would you even ask this? The truth will set you free ... is this not scripture?

You tell me. Edited August 1, 2009 by precepts

[OneLight]

Too bad this site doesn't give out playing cards ... this game just got old.

It is sad then someone uses this site to play games .. really sad.

It takes away from those who are truly asking questions ...

[precepts]

Onelight's

Too bad this site doesn't give out playing cards ... this game just got old.

It is sad then someone uses this site to play games .. really sad.

It takes away from those who are truly asking questions ...

I hear you knocking, brother.