Covenant Reformed News – September 2005, Volume X, Issue 17
This article from Covenant Reformed News addresses the biblical teaching on sexual relations within marriage, arguing from 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 that conjugal relations constitute a marital debt and duty rooted in God's design. The author presents a distinctly Christian approach to sexuality that avoids both worldly sensuality and prudish silence, grounding the discussion in Scripture and emphasizing Christ's lordship over all areas of the believer's life.
The Duty of Sex in Marriage (1) Sex outside marriage is sin; all Christians know this, and so do unbelievers. Not having sex in marriage (under ordinary circumstances) is also sin; maybe not all are aware of this. According to I Corinthians 7:3-5, sex in marriage is a debt owed. Neglect or refusal to have sex with your spouse is theft, a breaking of the eighth commandment: “Thou shalt not steal.” The Bible has important things to say about singleness, marriage and sex. Thus the church must...