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To: 21twelve

Ephesians 5:3-7

[3] But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; [4] neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. [5] For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. [6] Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. [7] Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Fornication covers a broad spectrum of sexual sins which includes sodomy. It’s not to be named among us. It incurs God’s wrath.


15 posted on 10/12/2019 2:25:52 AM PDT by nonsporting (MAGA -- Make America Godly Again)
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To: nonsporting
"Fornication covers a broad spectrum of sexual sins which includes sodomy. It’s not to be named among us. It incurs God’s wrath."

You are correct. It's the translation of the Greek word "pornea" - which means any improper or unlawful sexual practice. We get the English word pornography from it. Christ condemned it in both the books of Matthew and Mark and to a Jewish audience. Such an audience would have immediately understood that it included homosexual conduct.

35 posted on 10/12/2019 5:27:11 AM PDT by circlecity
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