Key points: Biological sex is assigned by God and is associated with a few specific roles, some of which are circumstantial. Gender is a modern construct based on a perception of how one's biological sex, thoughts, actions, and sense of self intersect. It is not a biblical concept. A conflictive sense of gender has led to centuries of wordly stereotypes with regard to how males and females should act, think, talk, and dress. The biblical standard for men and women (and boys a

Key points: The scriptural standard of sexual wholeness admits two options: 1) faithfulness in the marriage of one man and one woman; and 2) chastity in singleness. Same-sex attraction is not part of God's plan. For same-sex attracted people, sexual wholeness should not be defined additionally as experiencing a change to heterosexuality. A same-sex attracted person who remains single and sexually pure can grow in sexual wholeness just like a heterosexual person who remains si

Key points: Same-sex attracted Christians often feel a call to singleness, or sexual abstinence, as an ongoing act of faithful obedience to God. The call to singleness (celibacy) frees us in Christ to live the lives God desires for us. God honors our choice to embrace singleness, since it mirrors His sovereign choice to justify us and set us aside in His love. Singleness is sexual abstinence, the denial of sexual relations of any kind. A single Christian gives up sex as an on

Key points: The freedom that comes through Christ is not freedom to do whatever we want, but rather the freedom to obey and follow God willingly. Scripture is filled with men and women whose walk with God was characterized by substantial sacrifice and loss of worldly freedom, yet they persevered and are models for us today. Singleness as an expression of devotion to God will be rewarded; God will not overlook any sacrifice a person makes for His sake. Many Christians who expe

Key points: All humans are fearfully and wonderfully made, without exception. No one has been made in error or physically mismatched with their psyche. Feeling psychologically mismatched with the biological sex of our body does not reflect the truth of our createdness. Our bodies are to be accepted humbly, despite imperfections, regardless of how we feel about the biological sex we have been given. The terms transgender and non-binary refer to similar psychosocial conditions.

Key points: Christians who experience same-sex attraction have mixed views on whether to embrace cultural terms like gay and lesbian to talk about their lives. While some same-sex attracted Christians use culture-friendly terms strategically in missional outreach, others feel that these terms generate confusion and should be avoided. Knowing the terminology that LGBT+ people use can be helpful for sensitive ministry as well as for understanding how LGBT+ people perceive the

Key points: Side A and Side B are terms used to contrast two common positions within the Church about same-sex attraction and sexual identity. Side A is generally revisionist, affirming same-sex relationships and marriages. Side B is generally traditional, adhering to a biblical sexual ethic in which same-sex sexual acts are deemed sinful unequivocally. A third position, Side Y, emphasizes identity in Christ above all worldly identities. Side A and Side B are terms used to

Key points: Individuals with some form of gender dysphoria often replace the he or she of their biological sex with "non-confirming pronouns," and ask others to use these pronouns when speaking about them. When to use a person's non-conforming pronouns (or not) calls for wisdom on the part of the Christian. Whether to use a person's non-conforming pronouns (or not) may depend on such factors as the person's belief in God, their openness to biblical truth about sexuality, an

Key points: Coming out of the closet means admitting the fact of one's same-sex attraction to another person. While the world applauds coming out as a grandiose, showy display, the best way for a Christian to come out is to a fellow Christian, such as a pastor, family member, or trusted friend. For a Christian, coming out should be an act of testimony and commitment, in which a person reasserts their faith in Christ and their determination to follow Christ in obedience. For t

Key points: There is a time and place for boasting in the Lord, but worldly pride is sinful. The celebration of LGBT+ pride in events like "Pride Month," which focuses on pride related to sexual attraction and immoral sexual lifestyles, is irreconcilable with Christian witness. "Your pride is good news," touted a graphic posted on Instagram at the start of LGBT+ Pride Month, to thousands of likes. Another announced, " Pride is still a protest," referring to the Stonewall R