Extra-Marital Sex /Adultery Flashcards
1
Q
what is adultery
A
when a married person engages in voluntary sexual activity with someone other than the person to whom they married
2
Q
In the OT both sexes could be guilty of what
A
the sin adultery
- it was a very serious cime
3
Q
St Paul condemns adulterers as what
A
sinful
- as part of a list of immoral people who will not inherit the kingdom of God
4
Q
The basis of Paul’s objections seem to be the same as what
A
- Pre-marital sex
- it is a great sin against another person and God
- and defilement of ones body
5
Q
Why do many christian’s condemn adultery
A
because it breaks the bonds of marriage which is a sacrament ordained by God
6
Q
In Matthew what does Jesus say about sexual unfaithfulness in marriage
A
it is the only exception for which divorce is allowed
