drkevinjenson

Dr Kevin Jenson is a researcher, bible scholar, and sex educator helping Christians build healthy relationships through deeper intimacy with God and with each other. Kevin's ability to connect with people from every denomination, background, and sexual identity comes from his diverse cultural experiences living on five continents, visiting 30+ countries, studying with scholars at over a dozen global universities, and adventuring to 49 of the 50 United States of America. Through his work in sexual ethics, Kevin is excited to bring a Christian perspective to one of the most pressing cultural challenges of our day. His books, coaching, and Bible teaching reflect a curious mind, open heart, and passionate commitment to living with truth and integrity.

Is Sex-Work a Sin? Understanding Prostitution in the Bible

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This deep-dive Bible study examines prostitution and its portrayal in the Bible, noting that it was neither condemned nor condoned. It explores various Bible verses that mention prostitution, the symbolism used in relation to sex work, and how its understanding varies within different contexts. The post concludes by discussing a statement by Jesus that tax collectors and prostitutes will enter the kingdom of God before religious people, prompting reflections on belief and the possibility of being a Christian sex worker.

The Dangerous Fallacy of Waiting Until Marriage

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I grew up with the assumption that sexual ethics meant waiting until marriage to unleash the dragon of desire. Once I wore a wedding ring, sex was approved by God without any stipulations about how I approached it or how my partner felt about it. The only thing that mattered was that I never gave … Read more

How far is too far? An easy way to tell if it’s sexual immorality…

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https://youtube.com/shorts/ElgKMuJJOag?feature=share Check out this video on YouTube…and send me a message if you want the full teaching. This is what we miss by translating the word porneia as fornication…and it’s the reason why I wrote a whole book on the topic.

Jesus’ Teaching on Divorce: An Old Testament Context

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Jesus reinterpreted Old Testament teachings on divorce, claiming it was not intended in the original divine plan. He taught that unless a wife had acted immorally (porneia), divorcing her was tantamount to adultery. Therefore, marriage should not be dissolved arbitrarily, as was common in those times. His teachings marked a significant shift in viewing divorce as a breach of covenant, thus equalizing the relational responsibility of men and women. This concept and its implications call for deeper investigation.

Why I Created a Patreon

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1. To Free my Time for Creative Work This morning I woke up with the passion on my heart to create a course for Christian leaders that will help them shift their experience of sex from one governed by appetite and instinct, to one governed by an intention to love. The only thing I need … Read more