The Avenue Church
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Living Pure in a Sex-Saturated World
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1. Abstain from Sexual Immorality
A. Sexual Immorality Defined
Greek Porneia = Illicit sexual intercourse
It's an umbrella term for any and all sorts of sexual sin outside of the narrowly defined realm of mutually beneficial sexual activity between a married man and woman exclusively.
It's an umbrella term for any and all sorts of sexual sin outside of the narrowly defined realm of mutually beneficial sexual activity between a married man and woman exclusively.
B. Sexual Immorality in Biblical Times
C. Sexual Immorality in Our Times
2. Sexual Self-Control
3. Loving Others Through Sexual Purity
4. Three Reasons for Sexual Purity
A. Future Judgment of the Lord Jesus
B. Past Justification of God the Father
C. Present Empowering of the Holy Spirit
Discussion Questions - Re-read our main passage from this week (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8) and then with your Growth Group, family, friends, etc. thoughtfully answer the following:
1. Is it harder to live sexually pure now than in the past? Why or why not?
2. How is sexual sin unique in that it’s a sin against your own body? See 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
3. In what way does simply teaching “wait until marriage for sex” miss out on what it actually means to embrace a life of sexual purity?
4. If God narrowly limits sexual activity to heterosexual marriage, why did He give humans such strong sexual urges?
5. How does our view of sex ultimately reveal who/what is Lord of our life? See Romans 1:24-27
6. Why are our efforts to control ourselves insufficient without the power of the Holy Spirit?
7. What’s your next step in response to this message?
1. Is it harder to live sexually pure now than in the past? Why or why not?
2. How is sexual sin unique in that it’s a sin against your own body? See 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
3. In what way does simply teaching “wait until marriage for sex” miss out on what it actually means to embrace a life of sexual purity?
4. If God narrowly limits sexual activity to heterosexual marriage, why did He give humans such strong sexual urges?
5. How does our view of sex ultimately reveal who/what is Lord of our life? See Romans 1:24-27
6. Why are our efforts to control ourselves insufficient without the power of the Holy Spirit?
7. What’s your next step in response to this message?
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For help in finding freedom from porn addiction:
http://thefreedomfight.org/Helpful Articles on Singleness and Sexual Purity
https://lovewiseonline.org/singleness-and-sexual-purity/Boundless-What's the Purpose of Sexuality If I'm Single?
https://www.boundless.org/adulthood/sexuality/whats-the-purpose-of-sexuality-if-im-single/The Sexual Ethics of Jesus and His People (short article by Wes McAdams)
https://www.radicallychristian.com/p/the-sexual-ethics-of-jesus-and-his-peopleWhy today’s porn is worse than anything we’ve ever seen in the past
https://fightthenewdrug.org/why-todays-internet-porn-is-unlike-anything-the-world-has-ever-seen/RIGHTNOWMEDIA RESOURCES:
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https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/TheAvenueChurchAT THE ALTAR OF SEXUAL IDOLATRY by Steve Gallagher
Sexual temptation is undeniably the greatest struggle Christian men face. Here's a study that digs deep and has the answers men are looking for–the kind that actually work. While other studies deal with the subject superficially, At The Altar of Sexual Idolatry goes right to the heart. It draws back the curtain and exposes how sexual sin corrupts the entire man, something Steve Gallagher understands, having lived in the bondage of it for over twelve years. Put an end to the mystery of lust and maximize God's power in your life with the proven answers that have helped thousands.
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/257755THE SEX DILEMMA by Joanna Hyatt
Overwhelmed by the bombardment of messages to your kids pushing them towards sex? Unsure of how to begin talking, or if you're even the best person for the job? In this five-part series, you'll get a clear understanding of why it's so important for you (yes, you!) to engage your kids in these conversations, what to talk about and how to get started.
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/462768HOW TO READ 1 THESSALONIANS by Tim Mackie
BIBLE BACKROADS
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