Pure Love
We live in a world that glorifies the counterfeit, generic version of sexuality. Instead of understanding the real thing, many people have fallen for a cheap substitute. Culture tells us that it’s better to settle for less than what God desires for sex. Waiting for the “real thing” is looked down upon, and too often people fall prey to this pressure to rush into sex before they should. It leaves people broken and confused, and it isn’t what God wanted for any of us. Over the next six weeks, you’ll study our spiritual and sexual DNA as image-bearers of God. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, Scripture teaches us that our spiritual & sexual identities are intertwined very deeply. In fact, they cannot be separated. Our sexuality is part of who we are as people made in the image of God. The ways that we express this part of our identity is critical for living holy lives in an unholy world.
Inside The Guide
Each guide is broken up into six weeks. Below is a small insight into each week.
Sexual Identity
Why is it important for me to know my identity as a male or female made in the image of God?
Sexual Purity
According to Scripture, how can I make Jesus the Lord of my body when it comes to how I behave sexually?
Mental Purity
How does everything I do flow from my heart? What does that tell me about the connection between my heart and actions?
Relational Purity
How can I encourage purity in my relationships with the opposite sex? Where might I be involved in impurity that needs to end?
Homosexuality
What does the Bible say about homosexual behavior, and how is the penalty different from the Old to New Testament? What does that mean for us today?
Love Identity
What makes love greater than hope and faith? When it comes to how I show God's love through my life to others, where am I lacking?