In 1 Corinthians 5-7, Paul deals with a variety of situations that call for a healthy understanding of Christian sexual ethics. The heart of his response can be summarized as “honor God with your bodies.” How can Paul’s response to Corinth speak to our contemporary moment? One thing is certain: grace and truth belong together.

The sermon today is titled "Body Matters." It is the eleventh installment in our series "City Lights: Bearing Witness To A Culture In Crisis." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 6:13-20 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 10, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.

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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):

• Abigail Favale, The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory (Ignatius Press, 2022)
• Wesley Hill, Washed & Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness & Homosexuality (Zondervan, 2010)
• Rubel Shelly, The Ink is Dry: God’s Distinctive Word on Marriage, Family, and Sexual Responsibility (College Press, 2023)
• Preston Sprinkle, Living in a Gray World: A Christian Teen’s Guide to Understanding Homosexuality (Zondervan, 2015)
• Preston Sprinkle, Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church & What the Bible Has To Say (David C Cook, 2021)
• Keith Stanglin, "Christian Moral Reasoning," Journal for Christian Studies
• Rubel Shelly, "The Ink Is Dry." Harding Inspire Bible Lectures 2024.
• Wesley Hill, "Washed and Waiting." Wheaton College Lecture.

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