Paul is not afraid to talk about sex — but his approach is more nuanced than the church's reputation suggests. In 1 Corinthians 5 he tells the church to get involved when something has gone badly wrong; by chapter 7 he is describing singleness and marriage as different gifts, resisting the idea that one way of living is spiritually superior. We explore what shifts when the question changes from "what sex is allowed?" to "what kind of sex is good?" — and find Paul's answer in 1 Corinthians 6 surprisingly rich: more than skin on skin, a spiritual mystery, and a warning against the kind of intimacy that leaves you lonelier than before. The boundaries may matter less than what our relationships actually produce.
What is Sabbath School From Home?
Sabbath School is perhaps the most communal and participatory element of a regular Seventh-day Adventist church event (after foot-washing), but social distancing has us all isolated at home. This is a weekly Sabbath School styled conversation on Biblical themes and passages. Join in the conversation by writing comments/questions to sabbathschoolfromhome@gmail.com .