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#Scripture #sex This message will discuss transgender issues, in light of scripture. Some will question, does the Bible really speak to these issues today? As a church, we believe that the Bible speaks to all of life, that it is still accurate and relevant for all of life and we want to guide our lives and every area of our lives - especially our sex lives and our understanding of ourselves according to what God has revealed in His Word. The church needs to talk about these issues based on what's going on in the fast moving culture of our world today. As we approach this topic, we must approach it with grace and truth, just as Jesus would have. Venture Christian Church TRANSGENDER ISSUES AND THE BIBLE SERIES: CULTURE & CLARITY SPEAKER: TIM LUNDY DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2022 INTRODUCTION • As Christians, our approach to sex and gender must be marked by grace and truth • When approaching transgender issues, we protect against the ideology while still caring about the individual. (John 10:11-12; Luke 15:4) UNDERSTANDING THE TERMS • Sex: Refers to a person’s biological status and is typically categorized as male, female, or intersex. • Gender: The psychological, social, and cultural aspects of being male or female. • Gender Dysphoria: Distress some people feel when their internal sense of self doesn’t match their biological sex. o Early Onset o Late / Adolescent Onset o Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria • Transgender: An umbrella term that describes people whose gender identity or expression does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? (Sprinkle, pages 63-77) • The body is essential to our image-bearing status. (Genesis 1:27) • Male and female in Genesis 1 are categories of sex, not gender. (Genesis 1:28a) • Adam and Eve’s bodies are viewed as grace. (Genesis 2:21-22) • Jesus views Genesis 1-2 as sacred. (Matthew 19:4-5) • Paul sees the body as significant for moral behavior and correlates the body to personhood. (1 Cor. 6:19-20; Romans 6:13) • Scripture prohibits cross-sex behavior. (Deuteronomy 22:5; 1 Cor. 6:9-10) • The incarnation of Christ affirms the goodness of our sexed embodiment. (Colossians 2:9) • Sex difference probably remains after the resurrection. (Luke 20:35-36; Romans 8:11; 1 John 3:2) • Jesus’ acceptance of the eunuch is not a pattern for understanding gender identity. (Matthew 19:12) • Paul’s reference to neither “male or female” does not overturn sex differences. (Galatians 3:28) SUMMARY POINTS AND NEXT STEPS • Biological sex and gender are linked together and important to God’s design. • Instead of transitioning, we should help people accept their bodies as part of their God-given identity. • Recognize the unique struggle for Christians who suffer with Gender Dysphoria. • As a church, we must strive to create a safe place where all people can Find and Follow Jesus. • Avoid defining gender according to stereotypes and embrace the diversity of expression in God’s design. • We must confront the lies of the current ideology because it is destroying lives. • We must never lose sight of the individual that Christ loves no matter how their lives have been impacted by sin. Copyright © Tim Lundy RESOURCES: Embodied: Transgender Identities by Preston Sprinkle; Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Morgan Ferrar with Amy Davidson; Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters by Abigail Shrier To download the sermon notes and discussion questions click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xz30PIh1dvuu0XZMgYtAo8q8ONJNruyu/view Need Prayer? Have Questions? Email us at: INFO@VENTURE.CC Looking for encouragement? Visit our website and make a connection. We'd be glad to get to know you. https://venture.cc/