114 - Jared Moore on Thinking Biblically about Sexual Orientation, Attraction, and Temptation
Nov 27, 2023
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Jared Moore, pastor and author, delves into biblical perspectives on sexual orientation, attraction, and temptation. He challenges current movements within the American evangelical church, emphasizing the need to align with God's design for relationships, resist sinful desires, and pursue holiness through transformation and obedience to God's word.
Understanding concupiscence and the ongoing battle against sinful desires within Christians is crucial for sanctification.
Challenging popular narratives on sexual orientation and emphasizing the importance of living according to God's design for human sexuality.
Highlighting the psychosomatic unity of humans, the spiritual battle between flesh and spirit, and the need to align desires with God's design.
Deep dives
Theology and Sanctification
Working towards understanding Christian theology, sanctification, and holiness is emphasized. The discussion delves into the doctrine of concupiscence, focusing on the lust of the flesh and the ongoing battle within Christians against desires contrary to God.
Sexual Perversion and Biblical Sexual Ethic
The podcast explores the biblical perspective on sexual perversion, emphasizing the importance of living according to God's design for human sexuality. It challenges popular narratives around sexual orientation and urges a return to biblical principles.
Flesh and Spirit in Anthropology
The concept of 'flesh and spirit' in biblical anthropology is examined, highlighting the psychosomatic unity of humans. The discussion underscores the spiritual battle within individuals and the significance of aligning one's desires with God's design.
Overcoming Sinful Desires
Strategies for overcoming sinful desires are presented, emphasizing the need to redirect thoughts and affections towards God's Word. The importance of suffocating fleshly desires by cultivating affections for God and His design is highlighted.
Pastoral Guidance and Encouragement
Practical pastoral advice is offered for individuals struggling with sin, specifically those battling same-sex attractions. The focus is on redirecting attention to worshiping the Lord, cultivating godly relationships, and pursuing marriage in alignment with God's design.
Jared Moore is the Pastor of Homesteads Baptist in Crossville, TN. In his recent book, “Lust of the Flesh,” Jared examines current movements within the American evangelical church related to sexuality. Jared takes to task various proponents of same-sex attraction within the church. He also looks to church history to give weight to this important matter.
My endorsement of Jared’s book: “In this accessible volume, Dr. Moore has done a tremendous work for the church today. The issue of sinful desires and lust is a fierce battleground for Christians, and many are harmed by bad teaching on these matters. Dr. Moore’s contribution to the church is certain to build her up to think clearly on such crucial topics. Christians and pastors will benefit greatly from the clear biblical and theological thinking found within."