“Can I ask you something personal? Mary asked, sounding a bit unsure. “Sure thing,” Elizabeth responded, sensing where this was going. This wasn’t the first time someone had asked her, but she was still figuring out how to address it.

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10 Biblical Dating Red Flags: How to Discern Character Before Marriage

Embracing Human Sexuality: Guided by God’s Word

Biological sex is one of the most fundamental aspects of God’s created order. From the very beginning, as recorded in the book of Genesis, God intentionally designed and created human beings as male and female.

In this section, explore the biblical meaning of true love in its different dimensions and as expressed in human sexuality.

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 Is being homosexual something that you are born with (genetic)?

The title Song of Songs is a Hebrew duplicate idiom suggesting a superlative, namely the greatest/best of all songs just as “king of kings” means supreme king or vanity of vanities refers to the vainest. The book claims Solomon as its author, or Solomon, the one to whom the book was dedicated (Song 1:1), who indeed composed about 1,005 songs (1 Kings 4:32).

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Homosexuality and the Bible: What is at stake in the current debate

This website seeks to provide relevant, practical, biblical content on human sexuality that upholds the biblical teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In this space we will address questions that arise on various aspects of human sexuality. If you would like your question to be considered, you may send it through the contact form here.

The sexual distinction between male and female is fundamental to what it means to be human. Humankind-in-fellowship as male and female is fundamental to what it means to be in the image of God.

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My grandparents were married in the 1920s. Stan was blind, and Lily was the youngest of thirteen children. She conceived on their honeymoon and had no idea how she would give birth. When Lily asked how the baby would come out, her aunt replied, “The same way it got in.” Lily had never seen the birth of a baby or even an animal. She was frightened and confused.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church takes seriously what the Bible says regarding human sexuality. Here you will find a number of biblically-based official statements, guidelines, and documents on various aspects of human sexuality. 

There is a growing ideology that gender identity is not determined by biological sex (i.e., features of the body) but rather by one’s internal sense of being male, female, both, or something in between.1 For those who subscribe to such ideology, one is not born with gender but with a gendered feeling;


In an era of evolving societal norms and personal identities, Seventh-day Adventist parents often find themselves navigating uncharted waters when their children come out as LGBTQ. This article aims to provide a compassionate, biblically grounded perspective on how to maintain loving relationships with LGBTQ children while adhering to Adventist beliefs and values.

Why get married? Isn’t it better to just live together instead?

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I’m happily married with a four-year-old daughter, but it wasn’t so long ago that I was trying to navigate the dating scene within the church. Finding someone who shared my faith was my basic prerequisite. However, beyond that initial filter, I felt confused and anxious about knowing how to discern the…

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“Love is love” has become a popular saying in the past few years, and yet it does not offer a true definition of love. The Bible tells us that “God is love” (1 John 4:8), and we find the truth about His love revealed in His Word. Human sexuality is just one aspect of love. God’s love is broader than we can imagine, based on unselfishness and seeking others’ good.


We’ve been married for about six years. I expected by now we would have worked out the kinds in our marriage. Yet, we are steadily growing apart. How can we get back on track?

The Bible says decisions whether to have sex before marriage and when to have sex in marriage are not based upon how you feel; don’t make decisions based upon your emotions, and never underestimate the power of feelings. There are feelings that are misplaced and there are feelings that are misinterpreted. Misplaced feelings are giving God-ordained passions the wrong assignment.

The book of Genesis introduces God’s plan for marriage, outlining the fundamental principles of the sacred union between one man and one woman. As the story of the creation of the world unfolds, we come across a timeless verse in Genesis 2:24 (ESV).

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This section features recommended reading for all ages, addressing various aspects of human sexuality from a compassionate, biblical, and practical aspect. Check back often as the list continues to grow.

One of my pet peeves is when my husband and I are at home at the end of the day, catching up with each other, when the phone rings in the middle of what I am saying and he answers it. I wish he would set better boundaries and protect our time together from interruptions. What do you think?

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As a child, Samir knew he was gay. Attracted to other young boys, he began experimenting sexually with his playmates but never talked about it. Growing up in a Muslim country…


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Marriage is one of the most challenging relationships to manage, because it’s the closest relationship for most people. And, while opposites tend to attract before marriage, opposites tend to repel after marriage.To avoid drifting apart you must be purposeful each day about growing closer together through the power of God. To grow apart in marriage you don’t need to do anything. To grow closer, you must intentionally break the following patterns in your marriage relationship.

Everything that God created is good, including sexuality. (Ep. 4)

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Here you will find a growing number of videos featuring engaging panel discussions, biblically-based sermons, practical interviews, and more. All address human sexuality issues with compassion and clarity.


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The topic of sexuality has become a point of debate as definitions have proliferated and practices have broadened. What at one time seemed to be a straightforward topic has evolved into discussions much more nuanced, fraught with questions over identity, practice, and simply “being.”


Seven Ways to Thrive in the Solitary Seasons

Justin Kim, Callie Williams, Sikhu Daco, Jonathan Walter

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I graduated from college about four years ago and have been working fulltime about three years now. I’ve been seeing someone for about two years and my parents have recently begun to ask about our future plans.

It’s Time to Talk . . . About Sex: Teach Your Children About God’s Design

Are you walking through a difficult solitary season in your life right now? Perhaps, like me, you know the ache of loneliness or the frustration of thinking you’ve been passed by. Perhaps you feel that the enemy has stolen your happiness or that he is trying to destroy your faith. But have you discovered the abundant joy that Jesus brings, the joy that shines brightest in the quiet solitary seasons?

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As I was growing up, my father often repeated this quote: “We are coming into troublous times, but let not one of the people of God, by his individual course of action, create a time of trouble beforehand.”

Sex, Intimacy, and Trauma Within the Context of Marriage

What’s the big deal with homosexuality? The older people in my church often refer to homosexuality as a sin. Why would it be a sin if God made a person that way? Isn’t God and the Bible all about love? So why should it make a difference who a person loves? Does God really expect someone to live without love for their entire life if they were born homosexual? This doesn’t seem fair. What do you think? 

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As people of faith living in a world without moral boundaries or constraints, it is essential to ask ourselves what norms we are living by and why. For Christians, the Bible is theoretically the guide used to determine what is appropriate or not. Yet, if we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that many are making decisions about important aspects of their lives based on what they see in the movies or read on social media. But the Bible shows us a better way.

From a young age, I was extremely insecure about my looks and my personality. My hobbies and interests were considered more feminine, and I envied and admired the more masculine guys who seemed so confident around the girls. To complicate matters, I was exposed to pornography at age 7.


Human sexuality is one of the most beautiful gifts ever given by God to His creation. Join us as we explore the magnificent beauty and profoundness of this gift to discover God’s love, truth, and life.

Justin Kim, Sebastien Braxton, Jonathan Walter, Israel Ramos

Love and Faith: Guidance for Seventh-day Adventist parents of LGBTQ children

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Beyond Binary: The Biblical Truth About Biological Sex, Gender and Creation

If I love someone, what’s wrong with expressing that love through sexual intimacy, regardless of being married to them or not?

This story raises several issues. Who determines what is appropriate sexual conduct? The couple? Society? The church? Unless we have a clear understanding of healthy sexual boundaries, we will end up with a free-for-all approach that both cheapens sex and creates tremendous heartache for everyone involved.

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What’s the big deal with homosexuality? The older people in my church often refer to homosexuality as a sin. Why would it be a sin if God made a person that way?

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Let’s take a look at a forbidden Bible book. (Ep. 5)

This is a question to which science has not been able to provide a definitive answer. However, we have this inspired counsel from Ellen White: “Those who put their trust in Christ are not to be enslaved by any hereditary or cultivated habit or tendency. Instead of being held in bondage to the lower nature, they are to rule every appetite and passion. God has not left us to battle with evil in our own finite strength. Whatever may be our inherited or cultivated tendencies to wrong, we can overcome through the power that He is ready to impart.” (Ministry of Healing, pp. 174, 175).

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This section provides articles on what the Bible, the source of truth, says on the topic of human sexuality.


When I was born, my mother was conflicted about having a daughter instead of a son. As a young child, my mom’s unspoken desire influenced my life, and my mother and I never fully connected emotionally. I remember feeling frustrated by her expectations…


Good communication is like the blood of relationships. Every facet of the living organism of your relationship hinges on good, healthy communication. If your blood circulation gets impeded or cut off to any part of your body, that part of your body begins to change color, tingle, or even go numb. If it continues, the part will begin to die, and eventually be forever harmed. 

In this section, explore articles addressing practical aspects of human sexuality that lead to an abundant life.
