Throughout this sermon series we are looking parts of God’s Word that involve the church, and what it looks like for us to be the church that God created us to be. Today, we’re looking at a message in Revelation that Jesus has for the church in Thyatira. His message to this church helps us to realize the dangers of wavering in Biblical theology, specifically regarding God’s design for our sexuality.
1. The Bible clearly speaks against sexual immorality
Rev. 2:20-23, 21:8, Acts 15:20, 1 Cor. 6:13, 18, 10:8, 2 Cor. 12:21, Gal. 5:19, Eph. 5:3, 1 Thess. 4:3
2. God’s design for sex is between one man and one woman who are married
Mark 10:6-9, Matt. 19:6, Gen. 2:24-25, 1 Cor. 6:9-11, 7:1-9, Lev. 18:22, 20:13, Num. 23:19, Rom. 1:26-28, 6:1, 1 Tim. 1:10, Matt. 5:27-28, Gal. 5:19-21, Prov. 28:9, 1 John 2:3-4, 3:6
Mindset Mistakes:
1. Devaluing or over overvaluing sex
Sol. 1-8, Heb. 13:4, 1 Cor. 7:3-5, 8-9, Prov. 5:18-19, Matt. 5:8
2. Looking down upon being single
1 Cor. 7:8-9, 2 Cor. 6:14, Prov. 21:19
3. Shaming and hating
John 4:1-42, 8:1-11, Gal. 6:1, 1 Cor. 5:9-13
What are we to do?
1. Take Jesus’ mission seriously
2. Adopt a Biblical mindset
3. Evaluate yourself