Posts with the tag: adultery

Did David RAPE Bathsheba or Did They Commit ADULTERY?

To answer this question, it’s necessary to brush up on 2 Samuel 11 and 2 Samuel 12. Those who support the idea that David raped Bathsheba argue that: Adultery implies mutual consent, but the scriptural account supports David’s abuse of power, which suggests rape. While Bathsheba was bathing nude on… Read More

Why Does 1 Chronicles OMIT David’s Adultery & Murder?

When the Old Testament historical book 1 Chronicles details the era in David’s reign involving his adultery with Bathsheba and murder of her husband (detailed in 2 Samuel 11:1–12:23) it omits these transgressions altogether, choosing instead to focus on David’s victories over the Ammonites, as shown in 1 Chronicles 20:1-3…. Read More

Dealing With LUST

Sexual lust concerns out-of-control preoccupation in deed or thought with porn, fornication, adultery, sexual fantasy, as well as deviant practices, like homosexuality, pedophilia and bestiality. If you’re not a believer in Christ, the first step to freedom from lust is turning to the LORD in repentance & faith (Acts 20:21 & Romans… Read More