Show notes
Proverbs
Synopsis: Any transgression of the limits that God has set for the enjoyment of sex. Such sins are often life-dominating, but may be broken through the power and grace of Jesus Christ.
Topic/Theme: Nature of sexual sin
The origin of sexual sin
Fallen human nature | Galatians
The heart | Matthew
The offensiveness of sexual sin
It defiles the sinner | Matthew
It defiles society | Leviticus
If offends other people | 2 Peter
It offends God | 2 Samuel
Sexual sin under the old covenant
Pre-marital sex | Deuteronomy
Adultery | Exodus
Prostitution | Leviticus
Rape | Deuteronomy
Homosexual intercourse | Leviticus
Bestiality | Exodus
Incest | Leviticus
Intercourse during menstruation | Leviticus
Sexual sin under the new covenant
The Old Testament laws are confirmed and strengthened | Matthew
The need for holiness in the lives of believers | 1 Thessalonians
The church must be kept pure | Revelation
God’s judgment on sexual sin
In this life | Revelation
In the world to come | Revelation
God’s power over sexual sin
It can be forgiven | John
Hearts can be changed | 1 Corinthians
Resisting sexual sin
By remembering God’s word | Psalm
By resisting temptation | Genesis
By mortifying lust | Job
By living in the Spirit | Galatians
By living for holiness | Romans
By enjoying sex within proper limits | Proverbs
All scriptures used from ESV Bible



