Sex, Gender and the Bible
On Sunday night, Nicole and I had the great opportunity to be a part of a small group teaching from the newly released - Prayer: A Small Group Curriculum. I had a great time.
I received a follow up email from Nelson, a member of the group, from a conversation that we had that evening. He had some questions as a follow up from watching a few videos on YouTube. They are:
I listened to several minutes of each video and my sense is that the main topic being raised here is that of intersexuality and the way that gender is addressed in the Bible.
This is a topic around which I do not profess to have expertise, but I will do my best to respond to the topic. I believe that gender in the Bible is identified as male and female. I do not believe that there is any reference to the possibility of intersexuality. This may be partly a result of the scientific worldview at the time - not having any idea about chromosome arrangements.
I believe that God created humans as male and female. What does this mean for those who experience intersexuality or are transgender? God loves each person - no qualifications. As a Christian, I am called to show God's love to others, to help others on their journey of discipleship and to receive help in my journey. I am called to perfect love of God and neighbor.
I recognize that I did not nearly address this topic comprehensively. This is a subject around which I continue to think, grow and learn. What do you think?