God’s Design Resources

1. As a Christian, should I attend a same-sex wedding?

Biblical reference: Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 18:22; Matthew 19:4-6; John 13:34; Romans 1:24-32, 14:5-6; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

2. What happens if your child wants to identify as LGBTQ+?

Biblical Reference: Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Proverbs 22:6; Galatians 5:22,23; Ephesians 4:11-16

3. How should parents disciple children struggling with identity or sexuality?

Biblical References: Romans 1:25; Colossians 4:12-13; 1 Timothy 4:12, 5:20; Jam. 5:20

4. What does Scripture teach about biological sex?

Biblical references: Gen 1:27, 2:18-24, 5:1-2; Deut. 22:5; Lev 18:22; Matt 19:4-6; Mark 10:6-9; 1 Cor 11:11-12; Gal 3:28; Ephesians 5:31

5. Does the Bible allow us to define our own identity?

Biblical references: Image bearers — Genesis 1:26–27. Created by God — Isaiah 43:7. Male and female. — Genesis 1:27. Sinners — Romans 3:23. Spiritually dead apart from Christ — Ephesians 2:1. Enemies reconciled by Christ — Romans 5:10. New creations — 2 Corinthians 5:17. Children of God — John 1:12. Adopted sons and daughters — Romans 8:15. Justified — Romans 5:1. Redeemed — Ephesians 1:7. Saints (holy ones) — 1 Corinthians 1:2. God’s people — 1 Peter 2:10. Beloved — Colossians 3:12. Friends of Christ — John 15:15. Servants of Christ — Romans 6:22. Ambassadors for Christ — 2 Corinthians 5:20. Witnesses — Acts 1:8. Salt and light — Matthew 5:13–14. Body of Christ — 1 Corinthians 12:27. Members of God’s household (the Church) — Ephesians 2:19. Heirs with Christ — Romans 8:17. Citizens of heaven — Philippians 3:20. Glorified / like Christ — Romans 8:30; 1 John 3:2

6. Is same-sex attraction sinful?

Biblical reference: Leviticus 18:22; John 13:34; Romans 1:26–27, 3, 5. 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; Galatians 2:20, 6:1; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Hebrews 4:15; James 1:13-15

7. Can a Christian identify as LGBTQ+?

Biblical reference: Leviticus 18:22; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 1:26-27, 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Galatians 2:20, 3:26-28; 1 Peter 1:15-16

8. My son or daughter wants to bring their same sex “significant other” home for Christmas, should I say yes?

Biblical reference: Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 18:22; Matthew 19:4-6; John 13:34; Romans 1:26-27, 14:1-4

9. Should I address people in their preferred pronouns? (

Biblical Reference: Proverbs 15:1; Galatians 6:1; Ephesians 4:15; 2 Timothy 2:22-24; James 3:17-18.

10. Your child has a friend who says, “I am a pan-sexual.” How should you engage? (Ben)

Biblical Reference: Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 13:4-7; Ephesians 4:15

11. Should I tell my neighbor, colleague, friend, etc. that they are wrong / living in sin (Erick)

Bible reference: Woman at the well. John 4:1-26. Jesus starts with the Gospel and then moves to the woman’s sexual sin.

12. How early do I need to talk to my kids about the topics of identity, gender, and sex? (Nate)