The Crossway Podcast

Five Questions About God's Design for Gender (Kevin DeYoung)

Apr 10, 2024

Kevin DeYoung discusses God's design for gender, emphasizing gender distinctions, complementarity, and biblical complementarianism. He explores the roles of man and woman, their significance in marriage, and the impact of gender on relationships and society.

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Quick takeaways

God's design for gender showcases the union of Christ and the church through male and female distinctions.

Biblical complementarianism emphasizes men's leadership roles and the importance of valuing and including women in all aspects of life.

Deep dives

God's Purpose in Creating Men and Women

God intentionally created men and women as differentiated and complementary beings, shaping human existence through the distinct features of male and female sexes. The ultimate reason behind this design is to illustrate the gospel through the union of Christ and the church, emphasizing the cosmic and enduring significance of the male-female distinction.

Exploring God's Design for Gender and the Gospel's Union

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Exploring God's Design for Gender Roles and Complementarity

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Today we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Kevin DeYoung entitled 'Five Questions About God's Design for Gender'.

Kevin DeYoung is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He is also the author of 'Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction'.

Read the essay here.

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