The seventh commandment and the married life
This article by Ryan Barnhill examines the positive requirements of the seventh commandment (against adultery) as it applies to married couples, focusing on the sexual relationship within marriage as a means of sanctification and obedience to God. Rather than emphasizing only prohibitions, the author seeks to present a biblical, grace-filled perspective on sexuality in marriage that counters the world's distorted view. The resource will be valuable for those seeking a Reformed biblical foundation for understanding marital intimacy as part of the Christian life.
A couple articles ago we considered the prohibition of the seventh commandment as it applies to pornography. The instruction given there, although specifically addressing pornography, can be broadened to include any sexual sin. In the last article we examined the positive requirement of the seventh commandment for those who are unmarried, using three "Cs" to fill that out: Christ, Chastity, and Care. This time we again take that positive approach, but will study the requirement of the seventh...
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