Originally published June 4, 2024
Welcome to another “potpourri” edition of The Mailbag, where I give short(er) answers to several questions rather than a long answer to one question.
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It’s June, and you know what that means: perversion-palooza [aka “Pride”] month. What does the Bible say about these and other issues of sexual immorality? How should your church be addressing them? What can you say if a loved one lives in this kind of sin or has been victimized by it? Here’s a roundup of Mailbag articles and other resources that may help.
Can you give me a basic overview of what the Bible says about sexuality and sexual immorality?
Basic Training: Homosexuality, Gender Identity, and Other Sexual Immorality
Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner at A Word Fitly Spoken
Unashamed: Standing Firm on a Biblical Sexual Ethic at A Word Fitly Spoken
Any resources for offering a biblical apologetic against homosexuality?
Is it possible to be a “gay Christian”?
The Hole in World Vision’s Gospel
An Apology, A Request for Forgiveness, and Some Clarifications
Pride, Pronouns & Prodigals at A Word Fitly Spoken
Does God love homosexuals?
How can Christians best show homosexuals the love of Christ?
Can you give me some general principles and Scriptures for relating to friends and loved ones who live a lifestyle of sexual immorality?
Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner at A Word Fitly Spoken
Pride, Pronouns & Prodigals at A Word Fitly Spoken
How does the legalization of same sex “marriage” impact homosexuals and Christians?
SCOTUS to Rule on Same Sex “Marriage”: A Call to Prayer and Godly Response
Should Christians attend a homosexual (or “trans”) “wedding” as a guest?
The Mailbag: Should Christians Attend A Homosexual Wedding?
Pride, Pronouns & Prodigals at A Word Fitly Spoken
Talk Back: Alistair Begg at A Word Fitly Spoken
Should a Christian employee work at a homosexual “wedding”?
The Mailbag: Potpourri (Spanking, Women teaching men, Working a homosexual “wedding”…) (section 4)
How can Christians navigate Gay Pride Month?
Glad you Asked: Pride, Parenting, Evangelism and Denying Self at A Word Fitly Spoken
A friend or relative wants me to use an opposite sex name and pronouns for him (or her). Is that biblical?
The Mailbag: What’s In a Name?
Pride, Pronouns & Prodigals at A Word Fitly Spoken
I suspect someone has surgically altered her body to appear to be the opposite sex.
The Mailbag: Lady looks like a dude?
Should a man who presents himself as a woman be allowed to attend women’s events at church?
The Mailbag: Guess who’s coming to (the women’s ministry) dinner?
How should we handle church roles when it comes to medically intersex people?
The Mailbag: Church Roles and Ambiguous Anatomy
Can you point me to some biblical resources on pornography?
Biblical Resources on Pornography
My husband wants me to watch porn with him to spice up our sex life. Should I?
The Mailbag: Should Christian Couples Watch Pornography Together?
I’m including these resources on sexual abuse in this article because the abuse itself is a perversion of biblical sexuality and because the sexual sins addressed above can lead to abuse. If you were victimized by an abuser, you are not guilty of perversion, an act of perversion was committed against you.
What are some practical ways to prevent sexual abuse at my church?
Preventative Measures: 6 Steps SBC Churches Can Take to Prevent Sexual Abuse (Most of this applies to any church)
I know a woman who is a victim of sexual abuse. How can I help her biblically? (If the victim is a man, much of this still applies, but refer him to your pastor so a godly man can help and disciple him.)
From Victimhood to Victory: Biblically Helping Abused Women Heal
4 Ways Christian Advocates for Victims of Abuse Need to Get Biblically Back on Track
My husband and I are having sexual problems that stem from the fact that I was molested as a child. What should I do?
The Mailbag: Potpourri (Sexual abuse, Feminism, Serpent seed doctrine…) 3rd section
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