The church has a vital part to play in spreading the good news about sex.

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Overview

Western civilization is overstimulated and oversexed, says Philip Yancey. We are thoroughly saturated with sexual images and constantly surveyed about sexual attitudes and practices. But something essential and precious has been lost. Sadly, a persuasive Christian approach to sexuality is missing that could act as a balance to secular cynicism and obsession and help believers rediscover the elements of sacredness in a healthy sexual life. In this study, we’ll endeavor to understand God’s design for sex and discuss how the church can help spread the word.

Table of Contents

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 1:26–28; 2:18–25; 3:7, 16–19; Psalm 139:15–16; Song of Solomon 2:8–13; Matthew 5:27–28; Romans 1:24–27; Ephesians 5:30–32; 1 Corinthians 6:12–20

LEADER'S GUIDE

    • Identify the Current Issue

    • Discover the Eternal Principles

—Teaching point one: God created and designed sex and sexual expression to be experienced in a marital relationship.

—Teaching point two: When society loses faith in God, the purposes and practices of sexual expression become perverted.

—Teaching point three: The church must reclaim its teaching and pastoral role to provide a godly perspective and a well-grounded witness for sexuality.

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