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Study Notes

Series Overview

Part 1: “Culture Conflict”

Part 2: “God’s Design for Sexuality”

Part 3: “God’s Design for Marriage”

Part 4: “Tough Questions: The Culture and You”

Understanding the Text

Jesus is the Creator (John 1:1-3)

Jesus is life and light ((John 1:4-13)

Jesus is grace and truth ((John 1:14-18)

Tough Questions

– Does the Bible really teach that homosexual practice is sinful?

– What are the origins of homosexuality? Are people born gay?

– What about “gay conversion” therapy?

– How do I talk about sexuality and marriage with gay friends and family? How can I speak the truth in love- not be permissive or harsh- but spot on and convicting?

– How do I talk about sexuality and marriage with young children?

– What about transgender identity issues?

– What about hermaphroditism?

– Who defines marriage?

– As Christians, should we attend a gay marriage ceremony, or even send a gift or any kind of acknowledgment?

Recommended Reading

The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality, by Joe Dallas & Nancy Heche

The Bible and Homosexual Practice, by Robert A.J. Gagnon

Out of a Far Country, by Christopher Yuan & Angela Yuan

The Grace and Truth Paradox: Responding with Christlike Balance, by Randy Alcorn

Straight Talk with Your Kids about Sex, by Josh & Dottie McDowell

The Bare Facts: 39 Questions Your Parents Hope You Never Ask about Sex, by Josh McDowell

I Never Thought I’d See the Day! Culture at the Crossroads, by Dr. David Jeremiah

The Intolerance of Tolerance, by D.A. Carson

Undefiled: Redemption from Sexual Sin, Restoration for Broken Relationships, by Harry Schaumburg

The Meaning of Marriage, by Timothy Keller

Applying the Text

• Are you faithful to biblical truth in both doctrine and practice?
• Will you respond to the culture with both grace and truth?

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Study Notes

Series Overview

Part 1: “Culture Conflict”

Part 2: “God’s Design for Sexuality”

Part 3: “God’s Design for Marriage”

Part 4: “Tough Questions: The Culture and You”

Understanding the Text

A Problem in Paradise (Genesis 2:18-20)

A Suitable Companion (Genesis 2:21-23)

A Divine Institution (Genesis 2:24-25)

God’s Design for Marriage

“The Bible’s Teaching on Marriage and Family”

– by Dr. Andreas J. Kostenberger

Summary Thoughts on Biblical Marriage

– Marriage is not a human contract or convention… it is a divine, sacred covenant to be honored in the manner in which God designed it.

– Marriage is intended to be permanent

– Marriage is sacred

– Marriage is the most intimate of all human relationships

– Marriage is mutual

– Marriage is exclusive

– Marriage has been profoundly damaged by human sin in numerous ways

– Marriage can be restored in Christ

Applying the Text

• If single, are you honoring Christ in your singleness?
• If married, are you honoring Christ in your marriage covenant?
• Will you stand for Biblical marriage?

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Series Overview

Part 1: “Culture Conflict”

Part 2: “God’s Design for Sexuality”

Part 3: “God’s Design for Marriage”

Part 4: “Tough Questions: The Culture and You”

Understanding the Text

Slogan Theology of the Body (1 Corinthians 6:12-13)

• “The Christian is ‘free’ to do anything he or she pleases”

– NO: Unbridled “freedom” can hurt and enslave the Christian

• “Sexual practice has no bearing on the spiritual life”

– NO: The body is meant for the Lord, not sexual immorality

Biblical Theology of the Body (1 Corinthians 6:13b-20)

• The body is meant for the Lord, not sexual immorality
• The body will be gloriously raised by resurrection power
• The body is joined with Christ
• The body enters a “one flesh union” with another through sex
• The body is sinned against by sexual immorality
• The body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
• The body has been bought with a price
• The body is to be used to glorify God

God’s Design for Sexuality

“The Bible on Sex: The Way to Happiness and Holiness”

– by Dr. Albert Mohler

Summary Thoughts on Biblical Sexuality

– The Bible places sex within the total context of human nature, happiness and holiness

– Sexual anarchy reigns when sex is set loose to be an end in itself apart from the Creator’s design

– God created human beings as male and female, both in His own image

– Gender distinctions are a part of the goodness of God’s creation

– There is a complementary pattern of relation between man and woman

– The Bible affirms the goodness of sexuality as God’s gift

– The gift of sexual activity is located only within the context of the marital covenant

– The Bible addresses human sexuality honestly

– The Bible links holiness to happiness

– All forms of sexuality outside of biblical marriage are presented as sinful

– The people of God are to remain untainted by sexual deviance

– Sexuality expressed outside of the context of marital fidelity can become one of the most destructive forces in human existence

– True sexual happiness is linked to sexual holiness as believers live their lives before God

– Believers must choose biblical authority over the culture’s sexual anarchy

Applying the Text

• Have you repented of unholy sexuality?
• Do you continuously embrace the gospel?
• Will you be an example of holy sexuality?

Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible Church

Contact Wonder Lake Bible Church

Study Notes

Series Overview

Part 1: “Culture Conflict”

Part 2: “God’s Design for Sexuality”

Part 3: “God’s Design for Marriage”

Part 4: “Tough Questions: The Culture and You”

The Gospel

The Righteousness of God Revealed…

In the Gospel (1:14-17)

• the obligation to preach (1:14-15)
• the power of God for salvation (1:16)
• the fullness of faith (1:17)

In Judgment of Sinful Humanity (1:18-32)

Reasons for judgment (1:18-23)

• for suppressing God’s truth (1:18)
• for ignoring God’s revelation (1:19-20)
• for perverting God’s glory (1:21-23)

Results of judgment (1:24-32)

• Abandoned to fornication (1:24-25)
• Abandoned to sexual perversion (1:26-27))
• Abandoned to a depraved lifestyle (1:28-32)

Applying the Text

• Have you repented of unholy sexuality?
• Have you embraced the gospel?
• Do you stand for the gospel in the midst of our culture?