Posts Tagged ‘uncleanness’
Can I marry the brother of a man with whom I had committed adultery 15 years ago?
Question: I entered into a long-distance relationship with a man who happens to be the brother of someone with whom I had sexual relationships with more than 15 years ago. I was never married to the man, although we lived together for a couple of months. We lived in adultery and fornication because the man…
Read MoreWhat was the significance of Samson killing the lion and eating honey from its carcass?
Question: What is the symbolism of Samson killing the lion and what was bad about Samson giving his parents the honey that the bees had made in the lion’s dead carcass? Answer: I don’t recall God stating that Samson killing the lion symbolized anything in particular. It did illustrate the strength of Samson since few men would…
Read MoreSince a sin offering was required, is masturbation a sin?
Question: I was wondering if masturbation was a sin even if one didn’t have any sinful thoughts when he does it. In Leviticus 15:14-15 it says that the person who had a discharged should offer two young pigeons, one for a sin offering and other for a burnt offering. Does this make masturbation a sin? Answer:…
Read MoreShould Christians avoid unclean foods?
Question: I read your article and liked it very much! I would like to make a comment though about eating unclean meats. I am not saying that by eating them a person will not be saved, because we are saved by grace. But if we want to be free from disease and sickness, then we…
Read MoreIs anal or oral sex between a married couple a sin?
Question: Is anal and oral sex between a married couple a sin? And is my desire for it also a sin? Should I be angry at my wife’s unwillingness to participate in anal or oral sex? Answer: In describing the decay of the Gentile society, Paul pointed out that it began with a rejection of…
Read MoreIs masturbation unacceptable?
Question: Is masturbation unacceptable? Answer: This question has been widely debated because the Scriptures do not directly refer to the practice. However, there are a series of passages that might include it. “If any man has an emission of semen, then he shall wash all his body in water, and be unclean until evening. And any garment…
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