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Does the Bible Actually Support Polygamy? | Christian Marriage & African Culture | EP30

• The Balanced Believers • Episode 30

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In this episode, we dive deep into the Biblical view on polygamy and ask: Is polygamy a sin in Christianity? We examine Old Testament polygamy examples, from Abraham and Jacob to David and Solomon, and explore whether their actions were endorsed by God or simply tolerated. We also unpack polygamy in the Bible, explained through both the Old and New Testament lenses, looking at what Scripture actually says (and doesn’t say). What is the true Christian perspective on polygamy? And how do New Testament teachings shift the conversation?

But the debate isn’t just theological, it’s also cultural. In this episode, we explore African traditions and polygamy, showing how cultural heritage plays a key role in shaping beliefs. For many, especially in African Christian communities, polygamy is tied to responsibility, family preservation, and social structure, not lust or greed.
Whether you’re wrestling with the question or curious about how others see it, this episode is a raw and honest debate on polygamy in Christianity,  exploring both sides with biblical references, cultural insight, and practical implications.


Timestamps:
00:00 Intro

Christians who believe Polygamy is okay
3:16 Polygamy was practised in the Old Testament
7:57 Polygamy Isn’t Called Sin in the Bible
11:29 The Bible Acknowledges Polygamy in the Old Testament
17:06 The ‘Husband of One Wife’ verses in the bible apply only to Leaders
21:16 Some Prioritise Culture Over Christ when it comes to Polygamy

Christians who believe Polygamy is not okay
36:10 Monogamy is reaffirmed by Christ
39:04 God’s Original Design from the start is One Man, One Woman
40:07 The New Testament Strongly Affirms Monogamy
45:08 Polygamy Always Brings Problems in the Bible
50:34 God Allowed Polygamy, but He didn’t endorse it
52:39 Polygamy Opposes Christian Love & Unity
55:02 Polygamy Doesn’t Reflect Christ & the Church

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56:12 Our Perspective on This Matter

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