The Biblical Punishment of Fornication
1. Fornication Brings God’s Judgment if Not Repented The Bible does not treat fornication as a small matter. It is listed among sins that place a person under judgment unless they repent. “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge .” Hebrews 13:4 (KJV) Judgment here means God will hold a person accountable . 2. Fornication Excludes a Person From the Kingdom if Not Repented Without repentance, fornication leads to eternal separation from God. “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers…” 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 (KJV) “They which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19–21 (KJV) (Fornication is specifically listed.) This means: If a person continues in fornication without repentance, They cannot inherit eternal life. This is the ultimate punishment. 3. Fornication Brings...