Sin immediately affected Adam and Eve’s relationship. They began to live selfishly and blame others for their own sinful actions (3:8-13). The perfect unity that they enjoyed since their creation with God and one another, of which their sexual relationship was a symbol, was now damaged. And the corruption of sin would wreak havoc on marriage and the family through selfish pride.

How we express our sexuality matters—a lot. The person to whom it matters most is God. Does this sound strange to you? Our sexuality is actually a very important issue in the Bible, but for reasons that many of us may not have considered.

The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself to mankind. The first three chapters of Genesis are what God chose to reveal about Himself to us first. The creation of sex, our sexuality, is included in these first three chapters.  

Humanity the Apex of God’s Creation

The book begins with showing us how God created all things, including mankind, who is clearly the apex of His creation. The reason why human beings are so important and elevated in the created order is because God made them in His own image (1:26-28). What does this mean?

God made mankind to reflect His character. Mankind was created to bring God praise by displaying through their lives God-like rule and oversight over His creation. Humanity was to reflect God’s holiness, love, justice, goodness, creativity, truth, and beauty towards one another and in relationship to all other created things. Man was created distinct from and far above all animals as a result. Mankind was given a soul, a will, the ability to know and relate to his/her Creator. 

The Creation of Man and Woman

When God created human beings, He created man first, Adam. He did this to emphasize man’s leadership role for the family and society in God’s plan (2:7).

God then created the first woman, Eve, making it very clear that, though equals before God, there was not only a distinct difference in biology between the man and the woman, but also one of roles (2:18-23).

In creating two genders, God created sex. He established the family unit as the foundation for human society. God’s design is for one man and one woman to marry, have children, and fulfill their purpose as a family ruling over God’s creation as His representatives. The woman is to be the man’s companion and helper to accomplish this (2:18, 24-25).

Sex is God’s Plan

The sexual relationship between a married man and his wife is the only legitimate one. God-honoring sex follows His created order.

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