1. Sexual Ethics Rae, Moral Choices Chapter 10

2. Sexuality in the Bible Genesis 2 Sex is given by God. Sex is to be part of the marital relationship.

3. Sexuality in the Bible Old Testament Law “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14; Deut. 5:18). Sexual practices outside the marital relationship are prohibited (Leviticus 18, 20).

4. Sexuality in the Bible Song of Songs Celebrates the beauty of the sexual relationship. Sexuality is part of a healthy marriage relationship.

5. Sexuality in the Bible New Testament Jesus cites the passage from Genesis in reference to marriage (Mat. 19). The marriage relationship illustrates the relationship between Christ and his church (Eph. 5). The sexual relation is to be kept pure (Heb. 13:4). Believers are warned to avoid sexual immorality.

6. Sexuality in the Bible 1 Corinthians 5-7 God will raise the body to immortality, therefore the body should be treated with care. Believers are one with Christ (6:15-17). The believer’s body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (6:19-20)

7. Singleness The Bible affirms singleness (1 Cor. 7). There are times/reasons why singleness may be preferred.

9. Donna Freitas – Sex and the Soul College students divorce sexuality from spirituality. College students divorce sexuality from romance. College students feel caught up in a culture beyond their control.

10. Premarital Sex and Abstinence The Bible makes it clear sex is only for the marriage relationship. Our society encourages “safe sex”. Abstinence is a real option. – Unrealistic? – Out-of-date?

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12. Sexual Purity Avoid sexually tempting situations. Recognize that sex is not the glue that holds a relationship together. Understand the damage pre-marital sex can do to a relationship. It’s never too late to strive for purity.