Introducing Sacred not Sinful: A New Christian Sexual Ethic!
In this book, I explore the intersection of faith and sexuality, offering a fresh perspective on how Christians can approach and understand this complex topic.
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.
In 2018, Joshua Harris kissed purity culture goodbye and called into question the evangelical sexual ethic shared by Rob Bell and Matthew Vines that marriage makes it moral.
I was 30 years old and had (re)constructed my relationship with God, but I was still looking for the Bible verse, “thou shalt not have premarital sex”…and facetiously hoping the rapture would come before I lost every man’s battle, again.
As a single Christian, there were only two options for a healthy sex life: “don’t do it” or “don’t judge me.”
I judged, because the only examples of sex that I saw were rooted in lust, objectified women, and resulted in fear, guilt, and shame. Sheila Wray Gregoire and others were beginning to uncover the reasons why #metoo was rapidly evolving into #churchtoo, but I already knew…
I knew the time had come for me to choose between God and Sex. This book is my story of how I made that choice, and what I discovered along the way that would change my life forever!
This may be the first modern book on Christian sexual ethics to go beyond “married = moral” and “love who you love”!
If you’re looking for another book on the sinfulness of sex outside of marriage or the need to accept everybody’s sexual preferences, this isn’t it.
Decrying the ignorance that masquerades as purity or godly sexuality, Jenson summons the liberal and conservative church alike to repentance and maturity in our understanding and experience of sex and spirituality.
Sexual ethics are not meant to be a coffin of rules, but a key to thriving relationships.
As heroes of the faith have long insisted, the Church has an irreplaceable role in shaping the culture of a nation. It is our duty to bring hope, life, love, and freedom to those who are trapped in cycles of violence, oppression, shame, and broken relationships – especially those who are weak and vulnerable.
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.
Confident that God has called us to liberate the oppressed, to bring light to the darkness, Christians must overcome their fear and enter the cultural fray of gender and sexuality armed with the spiritual weapons of wisdom, love, power, and sound thinking.
Ignorance is no longer an option.
