Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5650 Human relationships » 5735 sexuality Men and women are intended to complement one another and to take pleasure in one another. God has provided for the full and glad expression of this in marriage. Sexuality comes from God It was created by God God intended men and women to complement one another 1 Corinthians 11:11 See also Genesis 2:18-22 Sexual differences In strength In role 1 Corinthians 11:3-5; Corinthians 14:34-35; Ephesians 5:22-25; Colossians 3:18-19; 1 Timothy 2:12-14; 1 Peter 3:1 In dress Deuteronomy 22:5 See also 1 Corinthians 11:14-15 Sexual activity It was ordained by God Genesis 1:28 This command was made before the fall, and no guilt attaches to it. Marriage in its proper context Genesis 2:23-24 “one flesh” implies both bodily union and an inseparable intimate relationship. See also Matthew 19:4-6 pp Mark 10:6-9; 1 Corinthians 7:2-4; Ephesians 5:31-33 Sexual desire Songs 4:3-15 “Song of Songs” celebrates the beauty of sex in a loving context. It contains much delicate and intimate imagery that applies directly to human lovers and can also be applied to Jesus Christ and the church. See also Genesis 3:16; Songs 1:2-4; Songs 4:16; Songs 7:11-13; Songs 8:10 Abstinence is possible Matthew 19:12; 1 Corinthians 7:1,5 Perversions of sexuality Adultery Exodus 20:14 pp Deuteronomy 5:18 See also Hebrews 13:4 Lust Matthew 5:28 Lust may also lead to other sexual sins. See also Ephesians 4:19; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Peter 4:3 Promiscuity Deuteronomy 22:13-21; Romans 1:24 Prostitution Homosexuality Romans 1:26-27 See also Genesis 19:4-7; Leviticus 18:22 Bestiality Sexual perversion will be punished 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Revelation 21:8; Revelation 22:15 Sexual perversion can be cleansed Sexuality is transcended in heaven See also
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