Sex is not inherently sinful; it is a beautiful gift from God, designed to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Sex is not something that mankind created; it is part of God's creation. Within God’s good plans and purposes, sex is a wonderful gift. Everything outside of His design is sin. God created sex for the purpose of reproduction and for pleasure. Indeed, God created sex to be a pleasurable experience; otherwise, it wouldn't be, and the human race probably wouldn't have lasted very long. In marriage, sex is a sacred expression of love, unity, and intimacy, reflecting God's plan for emotional, spiritual, and physical connection (Genesis 2:24–25; Ephesians 5:31–33). However, sex becomes sinful when it occurs outside of God’s design, such as in premarital sex, adultery, or other forms of sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18; Romans 1:24–27). Sexual sin is particularly harmful because it not only dishonors God but also damages individuals emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Thankfully, through Christ, there is forgiveness and restoration for those who have sinned sexually, offering hope and healing for all who turn to Him (1 Corinthians 6:9–11).
Sex was created as a beautiful gift to be enjoyed between one man and one woman in marriage. Within God’s plan, design, and purposes, sex is a sacred expression of love, unity, and intimacy that reflects the covenantal bond of marriage, honors God, and strengthens the relationship between husband and wife (Genesis 2:24–25; Ephesians 5:31–33). It demonstrates the oneness that God intended for marriage, providing deep emotional, spiritual, and physical connection. Sex within marriage provides a context for selfless giving and mutual care, mirroring Christ's love for the church (Ephesians 5:25–28). When people experience sex within God's design, it enriches marriages, builds trust, and glorifies Him as the Creator of all good gifts (James 1:17).
Outside of God’s good plan, purposes, and timing, sex leads to our destruction. All sin is harmful to us, and sexual sin is especially so (1 Corinthians 6:18). There is a deep emotional and psychological impact that sex has on a man and a woman. Within the context of a loving, heterosexual marriage relationship, this is a good thing. But sex outside of such a marriage causes more damage to our psyche and our emotional state than we realize. God's intent for sex was always for it to be a pleasurable experience, which creates a bond between a husband and a wife and results in the continuation of the human race. In this way, there is nothing sinful about sex. Sex is only sinful when we pervert its good use by engaging in it outside of a marriage between one man and one woman.
Sexual sin is not outside of God's grace. If you have participated in sexual sin, there is forgiveness and healing available in Christ. First Corinthians 6:9–11 says, "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."