Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality
for New Horizon Christian Church
New Horizon Christian Church holds the biblical position that marriage involves the union of one man and one woman in permanent, sacred fidelity. While many cultures have altered the definition of marriage, it is God alone, as Creator of the covenant of marriage, who has ultimate authority to define the marital relationship.
Further, sexual intimacy is only properly exercised and pursued within the confines of this marital relationship. Sexual immorality, defined as any sexual activity outside of the boundaries of the sacred marital relationship between one man and one woman, is clearly prohibited by the Lord.
God, the giver of every good gift, has created people unmistakably male and female, and given us the wondrous gift of human sexuality. Scriptures teach that God’s covenant of marriage between a man and woman reflects the mystery of Jesus and the Church. As a community of believers, New Horizon Christian Church affirms that the gift of sexual intimacy between husband and wife is given for the purpose of spiritual and physical unity, for pleasure, and for procreation. We recognize that the abuse of sexual intimacy produces destructive consequences, but that the Gospel proclaims freedom from all sin – including sexual sin. It is our willing obligation as believers in the redemptive power of Jesus Christ to minister compassionately to those in sexual confusion and to seek their physical and spiritual restoration. We freely acknowledge the sexual sin and woundedness that exists within our church and community. By publicly affirming the restorative power of Jesus Christ we determine to become a listening, healing family desiring to proclaim the transforming power of God in Jesus Christ. We recognize that extending compassion involves active ministry to those seeking God’s help to overcome their sexual wounds, temptations and sin. Our desire is to see everyone recognize and experience the power of God’s forgiveness as we repent of sin and live our lives according to God’s plan as laid out in Scripture.
Further, sexual intimacy is only properly exercised and pursued within the confines of this marital relationship. Sexual immorality, defined as any sexual activity outside of the boundaries of the sacred marital relationship between one man and one woman, is clearly prohibited by the Lord.
God, the giver of every good gift, has created people unmistakably male and female, and given us the wondrous gift of human sexuality. Scriptures teach that God’s covenant of marriage between a man and woman reflects the mystery of Jesus and the Church. As a community of believers, New Horizon Christian Church affirms that the gift of sexual intimacy between husband and wife is given for the purpose of spiritual and physical unity, for pleasure, and for procreation. We recognize that the abuse of sexual intimacy produces destructive consequences, but that the Gospel proclaims freedom from all sin – including sexual sin. It is our willing obligation as believers in the redemptive power of Jesus Christ to minister compassionately to those in sexual confusion and to seek their physical and spiritual restoration. We freely acknowledge the sexual sin and woundedness that exists within our church and community. By publicly affirming the restorative power of Jesus Christ we determine to become a listening, healing family desiring to proclaim the transforming power of God in Jesus Christ. We recognize that extending compassion involves active ministry to those seeking God’s help to overcome their sexual wounds, temptations and sin. Our desire is to see everyone recognize and experience the power of God’s forgiveness as we repent of sin and live our lives according to God’s plan as laid out in Scripture.