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A Conversation about Sex – Part 4: What did Jesus say about Sex?

Before we discuss what Jesus said about sex, we should take a moment to ask how Jesus’ own sexuality informs Christian understanding. According to the witness of the Gospels, Jesus was never married and never engaged in sexual activity. Jesus was celibate. Jesus was fully and perfectly human and lived a fulfilled life without being married and having sex. A man doesn’t need a woman to be fulfilled. A woman doesn’t need a man to be fully human. Men and women need God. Celibacy should be seen as a viable option, and certainly to be preferred over sexual immorality.

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A Conversation about Sex – Part 3: The Holiness Code

A few years ago, a young man announced to his family, “I’m gay, I’m not broke, so don’t try to fix me.” I replied, “Sir, we’re all broke and we all need to be fixed.” When the Bible tells us of the sexual dysfunction of the heroes of the Faith, there is no effort to normalize, or affirm, their sinfulness. Instead, the sacred text is careful to tell us of the consequences of their disordered behavior.

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Let’s Begin a Conversation about Sex

I prepared a series of  brief conversations on “A Christian Perspective on Human Sexuality.” These are in production for video presentation in the Church of God Division of Education DOE1 project. I am presenting the manuscripts here. This is part 1 of 9.

The sexual revolution is seeking to redefine humanity in ways in which sexual functions and gender roles are not fixed, but fluid, even changing from day to day. The purpose of this conversation is twofold: first, we must be willing and able to disciple the Christian community; and second, we must engage this conversation outside the Christian community as a public witness.

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What Do Donald Trump and Raphael Warnock have in Common?

At first glance it would seem that former President Trump and Georgia U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock would have little in common, especially when it comes to politics and religion. In fact, it is in the (mis)practice of religion where they share a common perspective. That is, religious faith serves their politics. Both of them have corrupted the gospel of Jesus Christ for the sake of their political agendas. And, both of them have many followers who join in the political idolatry.

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