Hebrews 13:4

[4] Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.

The Meaning of Marriage

The Purpose of Sex

Sex is God’s appointed way for two people to reciprocally say to one another, “I belong completely, permanently, and exclusively to you.” You must not use sex to say anything else. —Tim Keller, The Meaning of Marriage

Our sexuality is part of the created order that is declaring the glory of God. It possesses a “language” that is ultimately meant to proclaim God’s own transcendent love and faithfulness. …The Bible is a love story from start to finish - a story about God as a Lover who seeks out his bride and rescues her. …Marriage is meant to reflect this cosmic love story. —Nancy Pearcy, Love Thy Body

Sex is to be valued, treasured, and enjoyed. But sex is not an ultimate good: it is a mark of a particular covenant, a means of multiplying image bearers of God, and a glimpse of a greater reality.
—Rebecca McLaughlin, Confronting Christianity

But why place feelings at the center of our identity? The Bible offers a more compelling script that defines our identity in terms of the image of God, created to reflect his character. We are loved and redeemed children of God. When we center our lives on these truths, then our identity is secure no matter what our sexual feelings are - and whether they change or don’t change. —Nancy Pearcey, Love Thy Body

An Invitation to Grace

1 Corinthians 6:9–11

[9] Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, [10] nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. [11] And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (ESV)