2. Dealing With the Challenges of Our Day 2 Timothy 3:16

3. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

4. Our Foundational Core Value HSBC values the Bible as the inerrant, inspired, infallible word of God and believes it is absolute and foundational to all workings and goals of our church and personal lives. 2 Timothy 3:16

5. One of our core values is to encourage all members to live a biblical lifestyle. Romans 12:2

6. Do we have any challenges?

7. 1.Where it all began. (Genesis 2:18-24)

8. 2. Christ affirmed marriage. (Matthew 19:4)

9. 3. What makes a marriage a marriage? It brings together a woman and a man in a potentially procreative, publicly- acknowledged union which is lifelong and exclusive.

10. 4. Changes to human social/intimate relationships. A. Cohabiting B. B. LGBT Influence

11. 5. What does Scripture say about intimate relations outside of marriage?

12. 5. What does Scripture say about intimate relations outside of marriage? 1)Fornication 2)Adultery 3)Homosexuality

13. Jesus’ words in Matthew 15:19-20a: For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. These are the things which defile a man.

14. 6. Where do we stand?

15. 7. How will we stand?

16. 8. What will be the outcome?