What does the Bible say about human intimate relations and sexuality? Is God against our desires and sexual inclinations?

This theme was presented on April 25, 2025, to a small group of young people, most of them from the Capital Brazilian Church (BR2).

My notes:

·      What was the origin of human gender differentiation? Gen. 1:26-28

·      How satisfied was God after the end of the creation process, including the creation of the two-gender humans? Gen. 1:31

·      What important steps should be given before a couple becomes “one flesh” (1 Cor. 6:16)? Gen. 2:24

·      Are the intimate relations to be regarded as only for procreation purposes? Prov. 5:15-19; Ecc. 9:9

·      How does God regulate intimate relations between a married couple? 1 Cor. 7:1-6;

·      What holy principle should guide the intimate relations? Phil. 2:3-11

·      How does God value the intimate relations conducted according to His guidance? Heb. 13:4

Note: Based on the biblical account, a pure intimate relationship should include all the following components:

• Two persons
• Male and female
• Real persons (non-virtual ones)
• Under a life-enduring commitment (marriage)
• Ruled by love (the opposite of selfishness)
• Functionality as established by God at Creation