God's Design: Biblical Truth on Marriage, Sexuality, and Gender in a Confused World

In a world increasingly adrift from eternal truths, where cultural winds blow fiercely against the anchors of Scripture, it's vital for believers to return to the unchanging Word of God. As fundamentalists committed to the inerrancy and sufficiency of the Bible, we must proclaim its teachings without compromise. Drawing from the foundational passages in Genesis 2:18-25 and Matthew 19:1-12, let's explore not only God's design for marriage—explicitly between one man and one woman—but also extend our gaze to the broader issues of human sexuality and gender, including the rise of transgender ideology in contemporary culture. This isn't merely a response to societal trends; it's a call to holiness, rooted in the full counsel of God's Word, from Genesis to Revelation.

The Foundation: God's Original Design for Marriage and Humanity

At the heart of the Biblical narrative lies the creation account in Genesis. In Genesis 1:27, we read: "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." This binary distinction—male and female—is no accident; it's the divine blueprint for humanity, reflecting God's own nature and enabling the command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). Fast-forward to Genesis 2:18-25, where God addresses Adam's solitude: "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him." From Adam's side, God fashions Eve—a woman—complementary in every way. Adam's joyful exclamation, "This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh," underscores the profound unity and difference inherent in this union. The passage culminates in the divine decree: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."

This isn't just poetry; it's the institution of marriage as a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, designed for companionship, mutual support, procreation, and ultimately, to mirror the relationship between Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). Jesus Himself reaffirms this in Matthew 19:1-12, when questioned about divorce. He points back to creation: "Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female... What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate." Here, Christ not only endorses the heterosexual nature of marriage but elevates it as a divine joining, indissoluble by human whim. He acknowledges exceptions like celibacy for the kingdom's sake but never deviates from the male-female paradigm.

Beyond Marriage: The Biblical View on Sexuality

Scripture doesn't stop at marriage; it addresses all facets of human sexuality with clarity and compassion. In Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13, God prohibits same-sex relations, labeling them an "abomination" amid laws that set Israel apart from Canaanite depravity. This moral code isn't arbitrary—it's tied to holiness: "You shall be holy, for I am holy" (Leviticus 19:2). The New Testament echoes this in Romans 1:26-27, where Paul describes homosexual acts as "contrary to nature," a consequence of idolatry and rebellion against the Creator. Men and women "exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature," receiving "due penalty for their error." This isn't cultural bias; it's divine revelation.

In 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Paul lists "men who practice homosexuality" among sinners barred from God's kingdom, yet he adds hope: "And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ." Transformation is possible through the Gospel! The Bible condemns all sexual immorality—adultery, fornication, lust (Matthew 5:27-28)—but reserves marriage as the sole context for sexual expression: "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled" (Hebrews 13:4).

Addressing Transgender Ideology: A Cultural Challenge to God's Order

Expanding our discussion, we cannot ignore the transgender movement, which challenges the very essence of God's created order. Transgenderism posits that gender is fluid, a social construct detachable from biological sex—a direct assault on Genesis 1:27's declaration of male and female as fixed categories in God's image. Deuteronomy 22:5 warns against cross-dressing: "A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God." While some dismiss this as ceremonial, it reflects a deeper principle: honoring the distinctions God embedded in creation.

In Psalm 139:13-14, David praises God: "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Our bodies, including our sex, are not mistakes to be "corrected" but divine handiwork. Jesus, in Matthew 19:12, speaks of eunuchs—those born that way, made by men, or choosing celibacy—but even here, He doesn't endorse altering one's God-given body. Modern practices like hormone therapy or surgeries echo the self-mutilation condemned in passages like 1 Kings 18:28 (Baal worshippers cutting themselves) or Galatians 5:12 (Paul's sarcasm against legalistic circumcisers), highlighting the folly of harming the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Culturally, transgender ideology permeates schools, media, and laws, promoting "gender-affirming care" that often leads to irreversible harm, especially among vulnerable youth. As Proverbs 14:12 warns, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." We see echoes of ancient paganism, like the gender-bending cults of Cybele or Asherah, which Scripture repeatedly denounces (e.g., 1 Kings 15:12-13). In our "trans culture," society celebrates confusion, but God calls us to truth: "Male and female he created them."

The Broader Implications: Family, Society, and the Gospel

These issues aren't isolated; they erode the family, society's cornerstone (Malachi 2:15). Same-sex "marriages" and transgender identities disrupt procreation, child-rearing, and gender roles outlined in Scripture—men as providers and leaders (Ephesians 5:23), women as helpers and nurturers (Titus 2:4-5), though both equal in worth (Galatians 3:28). History shows civilizations crumble when they abandon moral foundations (Romans 1:18-32 describes societal decay from sexual rebellion).

Yet, our response must be Gospel-centered. Jesus dined with sinners (Mark 2:15-17), offering forgiveness to the repentant. We love our neighbors—including those identifying as LGBTQ+—by speaking truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), not affirming sin. As 2 Timothy 4:2 urges, "Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching."

A Call to Action for Believers

Fellow fundamentalists, in these end times (2 Timothy 3:1-5), stand firm. Educate your families with Scripture, engage culture winsomely, and support ministries aiding those escaping these lifestyles. Remember Jude 7's warning about Sodom and Gomorrah, but also Jude 22-23: "Have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire."

In Christ, there is hope, healing, and true identity. Let us pray for revival, that many would turn from darkness to His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9).

What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below, grounded in Scripture.

DMMC 8-16-25

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