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Jesus taught that God made humans male or female and that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman. Therefore any alternative ideas of “marriage” or contexts for sexual activity violate God’s design and intent.
Mark 10:1-12
We live in the last days, which are terrible times marked by moral decay and deception, but the Gospel and Spirit provide power to deliver us from the dominance of sin and error.
2 Timothy 3:1-5
Freedom is found in embracing the truth that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and it is the only proper context for human sexual activity.
Genesis 1:28; 2:20-25
Sexual abuse is devastating and must never be minimized or covered up, but responded to with the redemptive grace of God to help those who have been abused to receive healing from Jesus.
2 Samuel 13:1-22
Deceived by the privileges of power David fell into an ever-deepening and increasingly destructive spiral of sin.
2 Samuel 11
Present-day questions about sexuality should be viewed in light of God’s original design (creation), our sinful hearts and corrupt desires (the fall), Christ’s person and work (redemption), and our ultimate end (consummation).
Revelation 19:6-9
Lust is a disordered love that excessively craves my own sexual pleasure, desiring it more than true intimacy with God or others.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
A Christian must be holy in their sexual conduct, avoiding all sexual activity other than a man and woman within marriage.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
The church must not embrace a false ‘tolerance’ for those who compromise essentials which leads to an idolatry and immorality within the church.
Revelation 2:18-27
The church must not be fooled by Satan or his servants into compromising with idolatry or sexual sin and must call all members to repentance for such sins.
Revelation 2:12-17
Was Mary a virgin after Jesus’ birth? What is the biblical view of sex?
Matthew 1:18-25
Christians are called to a life of self-denial and bearing the cross in order to follow Jesus, but the iWorld encourages a life of indulgence and instant gratification.
Luke 9:23
Christians should pray for strength from God to be able to fulfill our call to be in the world but not of it.
John 17:6-19
As those who have been given new life in Christ, believers must put off their former vices so they can be like Christ.
Colossians 3:1-11
Christians must always be on their guard against being carried away by the empty deceits offered by the world to replace Jesus as our only source of true fulfillment and joy.
Colossians 2:8
God may allow remarriage, but the sinful conduct which destroyed the previous marriage must be rectified first through repentance and proper actions.
Matthew 19:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
Although God hates divorce, He does allow it if there has been sexual immorality or if an unbeliever leaves a believer.
Matthew 19:1-9; 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
Although Christians must show compassion to those trapped in homosexuality, we must be clear that it is a sin, and that God would never condone homosexual marriage.
Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6
Cohabitation is different in both purpose and practice from marriage, and it does not fit the biblical parameters for marriage and thus does not benefit the individuals or society.
Genesis 2:22-24; Matthew 19:3-6
When building a relationship with a marriage partner, the Scripture calls for absolute sexual purity — in action and desire.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8