“How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?”……Answer: Studies show that terms relating to porn are by far the most commonly searched-for terms in the internet search engines. Every day, literally millions of people do searches related to the porn industry. The powerful imagery of internet pornography is […]
“What does the Bible say about asexuality?”……Answer: Physiologically, asexuality is defined as “having no evident sex or sex organs; sexless.” Typically, though, when asexuality is spoken of, it refers to “lacking interest in or desire for sex.” Since the Bible nowhere mentions physiological asexuality, for the purposes of this article, only the lack of sexual […]
“What does the Bible say about bisexuality? Is being a bisexual a sin?”……Answer: The Bible nowhere directly mentions bisexuality. However, it is clear from the Bible’s denunciations of homosexuality that bisexuality would also be considered sinful. Leviticus 18:22 describes a person having sexual relations with the same sex as an abomination. Romans 1:26-27 condemns sexual […]
“What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?”……Answer: The Bible says that “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral” (Hebrews 13:4). Scripture never says what a husband and wife are or are not allowed to do sexually. […]
Missions and Masturbation Thumb author john piper Article by John Piper Founder & Teacher, desiringGod.org Masturbation is the experience of sexual orgasm produced by self-stimulation. Virtually every man and almost as many women have tried it. It is a regular practice of most single men. An Obstacle to Obedience One of the major forces preventing […]
“Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?”……As a background, please read our article on “Is masturbation a sin?” While that article deals with the issue in a generic sense, the purpose of this article is to address the “is it a sin to masturbate” question from a very specific angle. We often receive questions […]
“What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?”……Answer: The dictionary definition of lust is “1) intense or unrestrained sexual craving, or 2) an overwhelming desire or craving.” The Bible speaks of lust in several ways. Exodus 20:14, 17 (NLT), “Do not commit adultery. . . Do not covet your neighbor’s house. […]