Oct 15 2024 30 mins 22
A lot of people, when they hear the words “Bible” and “sex,” think old-fashioned, oppressive, maybe even taboo or wrong. But in this program, we will get a different perspective based on what Scripture actually says. Join guest teacher Pastor Tim Lundy as he explores God’s original design for sex and how you and your spouse can experience that in your marriage.
Main Points
Introduction: As Christians, our approach to sex and gender must be marked by grace and truth. -John 1:14, 8:31-32
Core principles:
- All humans as designed by God, are sexual beings. -Genesis 1:27-28
- Sex, as designed by God, is very good. -Genesis 1:31a
- The human body is very important to God. -Genesis 2:7-8, 21-22
- All of us were made for relationships and companionship. -Genesis 2:18
- God’s design for sex is a man and a woman in a lifetime commitment of marriage. -Genesis 2:24-25; Mark 10:6-9
- Human sexuality was impacted and distorted by sin. -Genesis 3:7-11
- Redemption in Christ brings forgiveness and healing to every area of our lives, including our sexuality. -1 Corinthians 6:9-11
God’s good purposes for sex are still fully in place today.
Four reasons God gave us sex (by Bruce Miller):
- Sex is a celebration of the marriage covenant. -Matthew 19:5-6; 1 Corinthians 6:16
- Sex is for pleasure between husband and wife. -Proverbs 5:18-19
- Sex is for the procreation of children. -Genesis 4:1; Psalm 127:3
- Sex is a celebration of God’s loyal love to us. -Ephesians 5:31-32
As Christians, our bodies are not our own to do with as we please. -1 Corinthians 6:18-20
A husband and wife have sexual responsibilities to each other in marriage. -1 Corinthians 7:3-6
A committed relationship and/or cohabitation are not the same as marriage in God’s design. -1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 36
According to God’s good design, sex will be surpassedin the New Creation. -Matthew 22:29-30; Revelation 21:3-5
Broadcast Resource
Additional Resource Mentions
- "Not Beyond Reach" Small Group Study
- "Caring Enough to Confront" Resources
- "Love Sex and Lasting Relationships" Resources
About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Tim Lundy
Tim Lundy has been in ministry for three decades. A graduate of Crichton College and Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), he is currently serving as the Senior Pastor at Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, and previously gave pastoral leadership to Christ Community Church and Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
