We believe that man is created in the image of God, that human sexuality reflects that image in terms of intimate love, communication, fellowship, subordination of the self to the larger whole, and fulfilment. God's Word makes use of the marriage relationship as the supreme metaphor for His relationship with His covenant people and for revealing the truth that that relationship is of one God with one people. Therefore God's plan for human sexuality is that it is to be expressed only in a monogamous lifelong relationship between one man and one woman within the framework of marriage. This is the only relationship which is divinely designed for the birth and rearing of children and is a covenant union made in the sight of God, taking priority over every other human relationship.
Bible References: Gen. 1:27-28; 2:18, 20, 23, 24; Isa. 54:4-8; 62:5b; Jer. 3:14; Ezek. 16:3ff.; Hosea 2; Mal. 2:14; Matt. 19:4-6; Mark 10:9; John 2:1-2, 11; I Tim. 5:14; I Cor. 9:5; Eph. 5:23-32; Heb. 13:4; Rev. 19:7-8.
The Holy Trinity, God, the Father, Jesus Christ the Son of God, The Holy Spirit,The Bible, God's Word, God's Purpose for Us, Marriage and the Family, Man'sChoice, Salvation (Atonement), Justification and Regeneration, Good Works, Sin After Regeneration, Sanctification: Initial, Progressive, Entire, The Gifts of the Spirit, The Church, The Sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper, The Second Coming, The Resurrection of the Dead, The Judgement of Mankind and Destiny.
