Bible 12 Chapters 9-10 Test

Darwinism

The theory developed by Charles Darwin asserting that life arose and slowly evolved through the natural selection of favorable variations found within species

Personal autonomy

The belief that individuals should have the freedom to decide what is right for their own lives and live in whatever manner brings them the most happiness

Pornography

Any written or visual materials containing explicit sexual acts intended to elicit lustful desires in place of emotionally bonding with another human being

Marriage

The union between a man and a woman

Repentance

The act of admitting our transgressions, seeking forgiveness, turning away from evil, and pursuing what is good

Chastity

The state of abstaining from fornication and adultery

Fornication

Any sexual activity between two people who are not married

Adultery

Any sexual activity between a married person and someone who is not that individual’s spouse

Polygamy

The practicing of having more than one spouse at the same time

Polyamory

From the Greek for “many lovers”; the practice of having more than one lover at a time

Complementarianism

The theological view in Christianity, Judaism, and islam, that men and women have different but complementary roles and responsibilities in marriage, family life, and religious leadership

\-Darwin (Darwinism) gave people room to believe that the universe wasn’t the product of a loving creator and that humans were just complex animals for whom any constraint on sexual impulses was unnatural

\-Freud published a book called Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality. Freus outlined what he saw as the stages of sexual development in humans asserted that sex is basic to humanity’s needs and desires

What did Freud and Darwin have to do with the sexual revolution?

Confusion, defiance, despair, and cohabitation

What are som eof the social consequences of the sexual revolution?

Without the guidance of God’a love, we’re left with a counterfeit sexuality based on immorality, purity, and covetousness.

\- True love gives, builds up, takes a long-term view, treats people as persons, is shapely and glorious.

\-Counterfeit love takes, tears down, focuses on a short-term pleasure, treats people as objects, is hideously distorted

True love versus counterfeit love

1. Elevate intimacy
2. Realize our true identity
3. Pursue purity
4. Repentance and reconciliation
5. Live chastely
6. persist in selfless grace
7. Friendship

7 things Christians should do to engage the culutre on sexuality

\-Marriage is the union of a man and woman

\-Marriage is valuable in itself, but its inherent orientation to the bearing and rearing of children contributes to its distinctive structure

What is marriage and what is it’s purpose?

\-So that man would not be alone

\-It elevated God’s character and glory because man is created in His image

Why did God create two sexes?

\-YES

\-God created man and woman different, therefor they have different roles

\-These roles may be different, but they are equal!

Can men and women be equal and yet have different roles?

\-Marriage is in the state’s interest

\-Child well-being

\-Emotional health

\-Familial and sexual development

\-Child and adult behavior

\-Spouse well-being

\-Marriage enables limited government

\-Marriage sustains civilization

What role does marraige and family play in politics and society?