Marriage, Family, Sex, and the Gospel

The topic for last night's secret church

In case secret church is a new concept to you, you can read about it here. Basically, It is a time to meet together for about 6 hours and dive into certain topics and learn what God and the Bible say/command about it. David Platt, from Church of Brookhills here in Birmingham, is the preacher and does a phenomenal job presenting the word and captivating the Audience for the full 6 hours. It seriously doesn't even feel that long. This is the second time that they have made secret church available via simulcast. Tickets literally sell out in minutes to actually attend the service, but thanks to simulcast the Word was able to be preached to around 50,000 people all over the world. How cool is that?!?

If you were unable to attend because of a conflict in schedule, or simply because you are just learning about it...No worries! Each Secret Church is availble on podcast , It is most definitely worth the time to listen. If you don't have six hours at one time to sit down, break it up and do it at your own pace! Yes, it's that simple. The links are provided, you can do it at your own pace, it will NOT disappoint...so there isn't really an excuse not to do it;0)

So last night...
I am not even going to attempt to sum up all that Platt had to say in 6 hours on the above topic. Not possible, hence why you should listen to the podcast. I will say that he did an incredible job presenting what God teaches us, through the Word, on the subjects of Marriage, Family, and Sex. It is easy sometimes to begin hearing what the world and social media have to say about these topics and what each one should look like in order to be accepted or to follow 'the norm', and begin to adapt to some of it. That is what is put in front of us thru TV, billboards, musical lyrics, etc. on a daily basis. Just because this is the lifestyle that is shoved into our brain more often than not, it is our job as Christians to remember and follow the Truth and walk the road less travelled.

Platt took us back to the basic teaching of the Bible, and reminds us all, of what these things should actually look like in the life of a Christian. It is Man's responsibiltiy to lead, and in that, mirror Christ. It is the woman's responsibilty to support, while mirroring the church. He goes through each role and unfolds what those roles should look like, in relation to what the Bible teaches. In my opinion, If more people started focusing on what God says about marriage, family, and sex and quit listening to what the world tells us it should look like...I have no doubt that there would be more love, happiness, satisfaction, contentment, and a whole lot less of divorce, addiction to pornography, homosexuality, and abortions. Instead of spending time either fighting, justifying, or giving in to these matters, we could spend it caring for the Orphans, widows, and those that need to be shown the Love of Christ through us. What a concept, huh? Platt touches on each of these subjects plus some, and does a fantastic job in simply drawing out what the word teaches us on each matter. I really enjoyed it,and know that I personally want to cling to these truths daily and live the life that God intended me to live. To its full compacity. Are there times that I fail? absolutely! But that is the one of great things about God, he covers me in His Grace. And if that doesn't bring a smile to your face, I don't know what will. Seriously, LISTEN TO THE PODCAST! you won't be sorry.

Mark your calendar! the next Secret Church is scheduled for April 6! Topic: The cross and Suffering

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face amd turn from their wicked ways, then I will har from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
2 Chronicles 7:14

" For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places"
Ephesians 6:12

"So Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ"
Romans 10:17

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever."
Psalm 111:10