Theology of the Sexes

In this lesson Paul deals with another church problem. "Know ye not" is ask three times in 9 verses. if you are a saved person you have been purchased by the Blood of Jesus Christ.

A biblical response to same-sex relationships begins with the Word of God. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins examines God's design for marriage and sexuality from Genesis through the New Testament. He explains how Scripture consistently presents marriage as the covenant union of one man and one woman, addresses key biblical texts on sexuality, and highlights the hope of the gospel for all sinners. This episode calls Christians to stand firmly on biblical truth while extending the grace, compassion, and hope of Christ to others. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

This sermon was preached on June 14, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Pastor Zachary Groff preached this sermon entitled "The Seventh Commandment" on Exodus 20:14. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Looking at Matthew 5:31-32 and 19:3-9 1. Divorce v. Marriage (vv. 3-6) 2. A Command v. a Permission (vv. 7-8) 3. An Exception v. a Rule (v. 9) __ The sermon centers on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5 and 19, emphasizing that marriage, as instituted by God from the beginning, is a sacred, lifelong union meant to reflect the covenantal love between Christ and the Church. It confronts the cultural and religious permissiveness surrounding divorce by distinguishing between God's original design—where divorce is not permitted—and the temporary, grace-based exceptions granted due to human hardness of heart. Pastor Jason underscores that while divorce is not the unpardonable sin, it remains deeply contrary to God's will, leaving lasting scars and disrupting the image of divine fidelity. Through a careful exegesis of Deuteronomy 24 and Jesus' antitheses, the sermon calls believers to uphold marriage as a covenantal, gospel-shaped reality, prioritizing reconciliation, mercy, and vigilance over convenience, urging both the married and the hurting to see marriage as a sacred picture of Christ's enduring love.

Theology of the Sexes

Theology of the Sexes

Theology of the Sexes