Our identity is not found in our sexuality.  Our identity is found in Christ alone.

The implications of these two sentences are vast: We can be married and find our identity in Christ.  We can be single and find our identity in Christ.  We can choose to value relationship with Jesus more than the pursuit of sex.  We can see sex and marriage as a picture of our relationship with God rather than a means by which we satisfy our needs.  We can view our sexual choices as a primary means of honoring God rather than a worldly rite of passage or confirmation of our maturity.   We can develop a holy view of sex and marriage for the glory of God

This week, we will continue in our series on First Corinthians, A Better Way, by beginning to work through chapter 7.  This chapter contains some difficult ideas which challenged the sexual culture of Corinth, as well as the misplaced "wisdom" of the Corinthian church.  There was a great deal of confusion about sex and marriage in Corinth, and the church was struggling to reconcile drastically different viewpoints.  Kind of like we are today.

Paul becomes aware of their confusion and gives clear answers to specific situations that they were facing, and his answers are vital for us to wrestle with today.  Whether you are married, single, or widowed, I hope you'll join us for this important discussion.