Don't Wait For Sex?: What the Bible Actually Says About Saving Sex for Marriage

As a Christian, I was told all my life to save sex for marriage. Some churches even go overboard with this message, creating deep fear and guilt into the hearts of teenagers and college kids, all to avoid this "terrible sin."

But why is sex before marriage so bad, really?

I decided to find out. Using only the Bible and a little historical context, the answers I found were surprising.