What Does the Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?
7 min
"If you're a Christian in a dating relationship, walking in purity isn't just about abstaining from sex; it also has to do with treating each other with honor."
-Pastor Adriel Sanchez
Sexual desire is natural and good, but even good desires can be corrupted. Adriel Sanchez shares why the Bible's view of sex isn't arcane or restrictive, but upholds the goodness of sex and why dating couples should persevere and honor each other with their bodies.
I’m Not Hurting Anyone So Why Does God Care Who I Have Sex With?
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Jesus Never Talked About Homosexuality—Is That a Problem?
It is not surprising that Jesus never spoke directly about homosexuality. He did not need to. By condemning sexual immorality broadly and affirming God’s design for marriage, Jesus already addressed the issue.
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We are new creatures and new creatures who have been saved by God, who no longer see God’s prescriptions for sexuality as burdensome or oppressive. Rather, we experience them as life-giving and joyful prescriptions meant for our flourishing and good.
How to Talk About Homosexuality With Your Children
Scripture teaches that God created humanity as male and female in his own image and that sexuality is meant to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Any sexual expression outside of that design is a deviation from God’s created order—it is sin.
