Sunday, June 26, 2016

What does the Bible say about cohabitation?

Do you want the blessing of God on your house? If so, read on. If not, better click to another page.

Romans 13:13 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
13 So that we walk honestly, as in the day: not in gluttony, and drunkenness, neither in chambering and wantonness, nor in strife and envying.

Romans 13:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.



Hebrews 13:4 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
4 Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Hebrews 13:4 King James Version (KJV)
4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Definition of Greek word for Chambering/Bed on BlueletterBible .org
G2845
"koitē
Pronunciation
koi'-tā (Key)     
feminine noun

Root Word (Etymology)
KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strongs G2845 in the following manner: bed (2x), conceive (1x), chambering (1x).

Outline of Biblical Usage
I.a place for lying down, resting, sleeping in
A.a bed, couch
II.the marriage bed
A.of adultery
III
.cohabitation, whether lawful or unlawful
A.sexual intercourse

Strong’s Definitions
κοίτη koítē, koy'-tay; from G2749; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm:—bed, chambering, × conceive."


What makes "KOYTAY" permissible in Heb 13:4 but NOT in Romans 13:13? Answer: Heb 13:4 "Marriage"
Marriage is what makes cohabitation (and sexual intercourse) right, according to God's Word.

Definition of Greek word for "Marriage" on Blueletterbible .org:
G 1062
"gamos
Pronunciation
gä'-mos
KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strongs G1062 in the following manner: marriage (9x), wedding (7x).

Outline of Biblical Usage
I.a wedding or marriage festival, a wedding banquet, a wedding feast
II.marriage, matrimony

Strong’s Definitions
gámos, gam'-os; of uncertain affinity; nuptials:—marriage, wedding."


It's not my idea, it is the Lord's Word. He simply showed it to me. So we know from two Bible verses, that:

a) God is FOR MARRIAGE - a wedding with 2 or 3 witnesses, a witnessed and signed covenant.
b) God is FOR Cohabitation and sex AFTER the man and woman have had their proper marriage/wedding and have already committed themselves to God and to each other in that witnessed/signed COVENANT.
c) Cohabitation (common law living) and/or sex is not justified in God's eyes without GAMOS (Wedding/Marriage).
Do you believe God and His Word? Do you conform your thinking and ways to His ways? I know I do!

Now if you have sinned, do not worry, repent, and change your ways! God forgives all sins like chambering. But it means changing your lifestyle and either separating or getting an official marriage.
So there is hope for those who have commited the sin of chambering. You CAN be forgiven and you CAN change your living arrangements! So this is an educational word, a word from God not me. It is a word of exhortation to rise up to God's standard. Avoid what the Bible calls "chambering" and what blueletterbible defines as "unlawful cohabitation". Instead, honour God and Christ through a wedding and proper covevant. God is wanting to bless you but He cannot bless a sin like chambering. 
So remember what Jesus said:
"With God all things are possible." Even getting a proper marriage! 

God bless you.
Blessings,
-Pastor Curtis

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