1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (Part 2)

I. A MISUNDERSTANDING OF SEX

A. The body is not just meant for sex; it is meant for the Lord (13).

B. Not just a physical activity; there is a spiritual component to it (15-16).

C. A picture of our union with Christ (17, cf. Gen. 2:24).

“Any kind of sexual immorality is momentary, without love and commitment, devoid of any responsibility, mutually destructive, egocentric, and shamefully immoral. Conversely, the believers relationship with Christ is characterized by permanence, love, trust, edification, obedience and purity.” Simon J. Kistemaker

II. A MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE BODY

A. The Resurrection forbids any abuse of the body; It demonstrates that God values our bodies (14).

“Our bodies are not dispensable, in the ultimate sense; they are the raw material of a more glorious creation.” Leon Morris

B. Our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit, which God owns (18-20).

Concluding applications