Rev. Eric Landry - April 25, 2021

Genesis 1:26-31

Male & Female: In the image of God for the purpose of God

Any discussion of men and women has to begin at the beginning, and the Bible tells a very good story about men and women at the dawn of creation. Starting in Genesis 1 also gives us an opportunity to see the end for which men and women were created. Those very good bookends (creation and the final state) are crucial to understanding who we are and why we exist.

From Series: "Male & Female: In the image of God for the purpose of God"

Some of the most challenging cultural flashpoints facing the church today are around the questions of gender and sexuality: What is a man? What is a woman? How should men and women interact? What is marriage? How do we address transgenderism and homosexuality? What is the role of men and women in the church, in the home, and in society? The Bible’s story of humanity—from our creation in Paradise, to our fall into sin, to our redemption in Christ, to the consummation of all things and the eternal state—is foundational to any kind of response to the issues in our culture that seem bewildering at first glance. Men and women were created with a purpose. Sin has affected not just our souls, but also our bodies and our minds. The work of Jesus Christ has introduced a new kind of community that transcends cultural norms. The Kingdom of God—an already present reality that is yet to come in its fullness—changes forever the relationships we take for granted. Like many of you, I have Christian friends and family who struggle with their gender identity and sexuality. I know many more who struggle to faithfully perform the duties of husband and wife. Our broader Reformed community has been rocked in recent years by misogynism. There is great concern that our young people are being catechized more by the culture than by what Scripture teaches them about their bodies. I have recently had conversations with single women in our church who wonder why the single men don’t seem interested in settling down and raising a Christian family. I say all of this so you know this isn’t an issue of “us” versus “them.” We all need to be brought back into conformity with the Word of God. My prayer is that this sermon series—in addition to the other steps our church has taken and will continue to take—will be one means that God will use to bring us to maturity of faith.

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