Episode Title: “Created Male and Female: A Biblical View of Gender from Genesis
Scripture: Genesis 1:27–31; 2:18–25

Episode Notes:
In this message, Pastor Ben Smith explores what it means to see gender through a biblical lens—rooted not in culture or emotion, but in the timeless truth of God’s Word.

From the very first chapters of Genesis, God reveals that humanity was created male and female—by His design, for His glory, and for our good. Yet in today’s world, that truth is often rejected or redefined. This sermon offers clarity and compassion for a confused culture, reminding believers that God’s design is perfect and His Word is unchanging.

Key Themes:

·       Gender is by divine design—God made us male and female on purpose.

·       Gender is God declared—your identity is not self-chosen but Creator-given.

·       You are called to celebrate the goodness of God’s creation rather than redefine it.

Pastor Ben challenges listeners to hold fast to God’s truth, speak with grace, and live as testimonies of His perfect design. Even in a culture that celebrates confusion, Christians are called to reflect the light of creation’s goodness and declare, “What God has made is very good.”

Listen and be encouraged to see God’s wisdom, goodness, and sovereignty in the way He created you.

Find Out More:

Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.

Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben’s sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.

You can find information about Central Baptist Church at cbcwaycross.org.

This sermon was originally preached on October 4, 2015, at Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.