Personal and interpersonal sexual ethics / C. Gary Barnes. The "two Adams" and spiritual identity / Glenn R. Kreider -- Sexualitites in the first-century world : a survey of relevant topics / Joseph D. Fantin -- Male and female in the Genesis creation accounts : a mission, an ideal, and a tragic loss / Robert B. Chisholm -- Gender : male and female in interpersonal expression / Sandra L. Glahn -- Ethics at the beginning of life : conception and abortion / Richard L. Voet -- Adolescent sexuality / Jessica N. McCleese, Chelsi A. Creech -- Adolescent and young adult sexuality / Douglas E. Rosenau -- Celibacy according to Jesus and Paul / Jay E. Smith -- Celibacy and the gospel / Abraham Kuruvilla -- The marriage bed : the fullness of God's design / J. Scott Horrell -- Reproduction, contraception, and infertility / Sandra L. Glahn -- Marital sexuality / Michael R. Systma -- Cohabitation : research trends and observations / Scott M. Stanley -- Divorce and remarriage : evidence from the biblical text / W. Hall Harris -- Divorce : a research-based perspective / C. Gary Barnes -- Forced sexuality : rape / Joy Pedrow Skarka -- Pornography, prostitution, and plyamory / James K. Childerston and Deb Wade -- Sexual orientation and identity / Mark A. Yarhouse -- Same-sex attraction : washed and waiting / Wesley Hill -- Gender Dysphoria / Mark A. Yarhouse, Julia A. Sadusky -- How to make ethical decisions / Darrell L. Bock -- Personal and interpersonal sexual ethics / C. Gary Barnes.
Summary:
" God created humans as sexual beings before pronouncing his creation very good. And while we continue to witness many cultural changes relating to sex and gender, one thing that remains unchanged and timeless is the foundation for sexual intimacy#x97;God#x92;s beautiful design for the flourishing of those created in his image. Editors Sandra L. Glahn and C. Gary Barnes bring together twenty-two expert contributors in the fields of biblical studies, theology, and psychology to address the most important and controversial areas of sexuality that Christians face today. From a scriptural perspective, the contributors address issues such as: Male and female in the Genesis creation accounts Abortion Celibacy Sexuality in marriage Contraception Infertility Cohabitation Divorce and remarriage Same-sex attraction Gender dysphoria The theology of the human body "Sanctified Sexuality meets the onslaught of nuanced sexual issues emerging in the church today with clarity, kindness, and depth of expertise. The plurality of voices serve as a trustworthy guide for those hoping to avoid breaking bruised reeds." --provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.