What do you think?
Rate this book
40 Christian Myths about Sex
Is masturbation or looking at erotica always a sin? Is it always a sin to have sex outside of marriage? Is BDSM always sin?Proverbs 18:13 says, “Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish." (NLT) Many have strong opinions regarding what the Bible has to say about sex. They’ll harshly judge others because of their sexual choices. They’ll “spout off” about questions before having studied the biblical facts on the matter. If someone doesn’t live according to the mores of some more “traditional” church goers, they’ll judge you. Perhaps you have faced this judgment yourself or felt guilt, at times unnecessary guilt, regarding your sexual desires or choices.
At times austere rules and suppression of sex brings sin and harm to peoples’ lives, sometimes great harm. On the other hand, while we have liberty in Christ to enjoy sex, this liberty needs to be limited out of love for God, others, and oneself. This book is intended to be a voice of moderation. It’s meant to be a voice of Godly biblical wisdom on this matter where few others have had the courage to speak up. Many have rightfully come to see that sex outside of marriage can be a holy and loving choice before God. Yet they are left without Christian and biblical input into the matter. There is currently a “hookup culture” which has gone too far and has led to sin and harm. This book seeks to address this.
This book is broken into 40 chapters. Each of the 40 chapters has as its title a “Christian myth” regarding sex which the chapter then addresses. Some chapters are short and easy to read and offer some practical advice on sex and social issues. Others deal with this subject exegetically from the Bible and thoroughly examine theological subjects such as the meaning of the fornication, adultery, lust, etc. Thorough biblical research has gone into the writing of this book along with research into the original biblical languages.
If you are truly interested in learning about this subject, and perhaps more importantly brave enough to see what the Bible actually says on this subject of sex, then check out this book for a balanced and biblical perspective.
At times austere rules and suppression of sex brings sin and harm to peoples’ lives, sometimes great harm. On the other hand, while we have liberty in Christ to enjoy sex, this liberty needs to be limited out of love for God, others, and oneself. This book is intended to be a voice of moderation. It’s meant to be a voice of Godly biblical wisdom on this matter where few others have had the courage to speak up. Many have rightfully come to see that sex outside of marriage can be a holy and loving choice before God. Yet they are left without Christian and biblical input into the matter. There is currently a “hookup culture” which has gone too far and has led to sin and harm. This book seeks to address this.
This book is broken into 40 chapters. Each of the 40 chapters has as its title a “Christian myth” regarding sex which the chapter then addresses. Some chapters are short and easy to read and offer some practical advice on sex and social issues. Others deal with this subject exegetically from the Bible and thoroughly examine theological subjects such as the meaning of the fornication, adultery, lust, etc. Thorough biblical research has gone into the writing of this book along with research into the original biblical languages.
If you are truly interested in learning about this subject, and perhaps more importantly brave enough to see what the Bible actually says on this subject of sex, then check out this book for a balanced and biblical perspective.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2022
25 people are currently reading
14 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
August 30, 2024
In Depth Look at Porneo (Fornication, Sexual Immorality or What?)
Williamson has the most in-depth study of the Greek word "porneo" I have ever read. I always understood the word "fornication" which is the translation of "porneo" in many English Bibles to mean premarital sex. I also found that English Bibles that translated the word and "sexual immorality" confusing and vague. What is meant by "sexual immorality "? Is it premarital sex? Is it the list of sexual sins in Leviticus? It has more implication than any of these terms. Plus these terms don't always define it. I have come to believe the definition is not so simple. But it is something deeper in reference to love of God, love of others, and love of self or the lack of love.
Williams takes the reader into a deeper understanding. Is premarital sex always sin? What would make it a sin? What would make it right? To what does porneo actuality refer? Is it sex without disrespect? Williams will help people understand good sex and bad sex with a deeper understanding that not all we think is sinful is sinful. There is room for personal conviction and differences as Paul states in Romans 14.
It is not a novel and will take extra thinking to pull things together. But it is worth it to release people from false guilt regarding sex.
I was going to give 4 stars in the rating because I think it could have Bern written better. But Williams covered the porneo so well, I give him 5 Stars.
Williamson has the most in-depth study of the Greek word "porneo" I have ever read. I always understood the word "fornication" which is the translation of "porneo" in many English Bibles to mean premarital sex. I also found that English Bibles that translated the word and "sexual immorality" confusing and vague. What is meant by "sexual immorality "? Is it premarital sex? Is it the list of sexual sins in Leviticus? It has more implication than any of these terms. Plus these terms don't always define it. I have come to believe the definition is not so simple. But it is something deeper in reference to love of God, love of others, and love of self or the lack of love.
Williams takes the reader into a deeper understanding. Is premarital sex always sin? What would make it a sin? What would make it right? To what does porneo actuality refer? Is it sex without disrespect? Williams will help people understand good sex and bad sex with a deeper understanding that not all we think is sinful is sinful. There is room for personal conviction and differences as Paul states in Romans 14.
It is not a novel and will take extra thinking to pull things together. But it is worth it to release people from false guilt regarding sex.
I was going to give 4 stars in the rating because I think it could have Bern written better. But Williams covered the porneo so well, I give him 5 Stars.
February 20, 2023
Eye Opening!
If you take the time to fully engage with the materials presented you’ll have to conclude the Author has done a thorough job in presenting his understanding. I find his arguments compelling… and the practical implications very challenging! Thank you Alex
If you take the time to fully engage with the materials presented you’ll have to conclude the Author has done a thorough job in presenting his understanding. I find his arguments compelling… and the practical implications very challenging! Thank you Alex
October 30, 2022
Not as technical as I expected and more persuasive in some senses. I do find the overall approach very loving.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews