Your Body is Not the Enemy.
Discover the biblical case for a sex life that is holy, pleasurable, and free!
Many Christians were taught that sexual desire is a threat to our faith. But what if the Bible actually teaches the opposite? In Sacred not Sinful, Dr. Kevin Jenson uses deep contextual exegesis of the Greek language to prove that God cares about your Integrity, not just your “purity.” It’s time to cross the divide between God and sex.
Why “Just Wait” Failed You
If you grew up in the church, you were given a simple script: Ignore your body. Wait for marriage. Fear your desire.
But now you’re an adult, and the script is broken.
- The Silence: You feel frozen when intimacy heats up because you were taught to dissociate from your body.
- The Shame: You carry a low-level guilt for having sexual thoughts, even though you know they are natural.
- The Intellectual Gap: You value the Bible, but the standard answers (“just don’t do it”) feel shallow and disconnected from reality.
You don’t need to abandon your faith to heal your sexuality. You just need a New Christian Sexual Ethic.
Christian Sexual Ethics
It’s Not About Rules; It’s About Integrity
Most Christian books on sex fall into two camps: the “Rule Keepers” (Purity Culture) or the “Rule Breakers” (Progressive drift).
Sacred not Sinful offers a third way: The Way of Incarnation.
Dr. Kevin Jenson returns to the original Greek text to uncover the true meaning of Porneia (Sexual Immorality). You will discover that the Bible doesn’t condemn desire; it condemns fragmentation—using your body in a way that disconnects you from your spirit, your body, your connection with God and your neighbor.
“Your body is not a barrier to God. It is the bridge.”
Sacred. Not Sinful
What does Re-Integration Look Like?
Sacred not Sinful tells a story of one person’s struggle to integrate faith and sexuality. It’s a biography wrapped in biblical exegesis, theology, philosophy, and practical guidance.
For example,
One of the biggest scars of religious trauma is awkwardness around the body and touch. We go from “zero” to “panic” because there is no map for the middle ground.
In this book, you will learn the Taxonomy of Touch—a practical framework to distinguish between Sensual, Erotic, and Sexual connection. Learn how to communicate boundaries, ask for what you need, and enjoy touch without fear.
Meet Dr. Kevin Jenson
Bible Scholar & Sex Educator
Kevin Jenson isn’t just a theologian; he is a witness to the damage that silence can inflict on a believer. Armed with a PhD and MDiv, Kevin returned to the ancient texts to recover a faith that is fully incarnational.
His work argues that the physical and the spiritual are not enemies, but partners. Through his books, podcast, and consulting, he helps Christians stop fragmenting their lives and start living whole.
Author’s Note
In an era where conversations about sexuality often lead to division and judgment, this book seeks to foster understanding and compassion. It encourages readers to embrace a perspective rooted in truth, love, and the inherent dignity of every individual.
Throughout the pages of this book, I delve into biblical teachings, church history, and contemporary discussions surrounding sexuality. My aim is to provide guidance and support for individuals navigating their own beliefs and experiences within the Christian faith.
My goal is to challenge traditional notions that may have caused harm, and instead, present a framework that celebrates sexuality as a sacred aspect of the Christian experience. I invite readers to critically engage with the Biblical text, reflecting on their own views, and considering how they can contribute to a more free and faithful Christian community.
Whether you are a seeker, a Christian struggling with questions about sexuality, or a leader of individuals within the Church, Sacred not Sinful: A New Christian Sexual Ethic offers a thought-provoking exploration that aims to instigate meaningful dialogue and foster a more open and honest faith community.
This courageous and insightful work unravels the toughest questions with positive candor, an open heart, and academic rigor, illuminating what sex reveals about God, the world, and ourselves. Its roots sink deep into theological and philosophical history, blending a personal story of discovery with biblical analysis, deep reflection, and gentle conclusions.
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