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Sexual Ethics Overview

God designed sexuality to flourish within marriage between one man and one woman; believers are called to purity, faithfulness, and self-control.

Verses to Memorize

1 Thessalonians 4:3–5, 7

Modern Cultural View of Marriage

Marriage is often viewed as optional, easily dissolved, and unnecessary for committed relationships.

Reason Many Couples Cohabit

They want to test compatibility and believe marriage is only a social formality.

God’s Design for Marriage

A lifelong covenant between one man and one woman intended to last until death.

First Institution Created by God

The family.

Nature of Marriage

A lifelong covenant union.

Sacrificial Love (Husband)

Husbands are called to love their wives unconditionally like Christ loved the church.

Loving Leadership (Headship)

Leadership modeled after Christ through service, nurturing, and guidance rather than control.

Providing and Protecting

Husband cares for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the family.

Understanding and Honor

Husband treats his wife with respect as a joint heir of God’s grace.

Helper and Partner (Ezer Kenegdo)

Wife supports and complements her husband.

Respect and Love (Wife)

Wife shows kindness and honors her husband.

Submission

Voluntary support of the husband’s leadership as an act of commitment to Christ.

Builder of the Household

Wife nurtures and manages the home like the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31.

Marriage as a Picture of the Gospel

Marriage reflects Christ’s love, covenant faithfulness, and sacrificial commitment.

God’s View of Divorce

Divorce grieves God because it breaks the marriage covenant.

Biblical Exceptions for Divorce

Sexual immorality and abandonment by an unbelieving spouse.

Goal During Marriage Conflict

Reconciliation and restoration instead of divorce.

Marriage Virtues

Love, faithfulness, and patience.

Root Problem of Sexual Sin

Lust.

Beginning of Sexual Purity

Cultivating a pure heart.

Cultural Influences Promoting Lust

Partying with drugs or alcohol, provocative clothing, and suggestive music or dancing.

Effects of Promiscuity

Unstable relationships, sexually transmitted diseases, declining birth rates, and confusion about relationships.

Love (Sexual Purity Virtue)

Protects others from harm and refuses to use others for pleasure.

Faithfulness (Sexual Purity Virtue)

Maintains commitment to one’s spouse.

Self-Control (Sexual Purity Virtue)

Restrains sinful desires and impulses.

Biblical Pattern for Sexual Relationships

One man and one woman within covenant marriage.

Solution for Sexual Sin

Salvation through repentance and sanctification through spiritual growth.

LGBTQ+ Categories Mentioned

Homosexual, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.

Transgender Ideology (Notes Definition)

Rejects the belief that God created humans male and female.

Common Cultural Messages

“Follow your heart,” “Be true to yourself,” and “You can be anything you want.”

2015 Cultural Trend

Homosexual marriage recognized as a constitutional right.

Church Response Trend

Some churches are reconsidering how to address LGBTQ+ issues.

Biblical Teaching on Gender

God created humans male and female in His image.

Gender According to the Bible

A God-given creational design connected to biology.

Consequences of Rejecting God’s Design

Broken relationships, possible STDs, fewer children, and spiritual judgment.

Views on Having Children

No children, some children, or many children ideals.

Children According to the Bible

Children are a gift and blessing from God.

Responsible Family Planning

Considering resources, responsibilities, and ability to steward children well.

Biblically Unacceptable Methods

Methods that end life after fertilization.

Purpose of Procreation

Having children is part of God’s design for marriage and strengthens marital unity.