PREFACE OF BOOK

MY PURPOSE IN WRITING THIS BOOK

I was born in 1955 when life was much simpler. I grew up understanding that there were only two genders, male and female. Since then, the world has changed beyond what I could have imagined. The current debate on sex and gender has caused me to take a fresh look at the Bible and explore what the Scriptures have to say about this subject.

I do not approach this subject from a medical or psychological perspective. These are not my areas of expertise. I approach this subject solely from a Biblical perspective. My purpose in writing this book is as follows.

First, it is to explore what the Bible teaches about the subject.

Second, it is to help the reader understand the teachings of the Bible, equipping them to give a thoughtful and informed answer to anyone who asks why they hold a traditional view of sex and gender.

I am not writing this book to attack those who hold different views. My hope is that this short work will begin a dialogue and create an interest in discovering what the Bible teaches. My call as a follower of Jesus Christ is to speak the truth in love and give an answer to anyone who asks about my faith and hope in Christ.

…Worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it (1 Peter 3:15).

God has created each person in His image. God’s creation is filled with purpose and design. I pray this book will help affirm God’s purpose and design, bringing understanding to the current debate on sex and gender.

Kirk L. Zehnder
Founder: Resurrection Christian Outreach
Director: Local Church Dynamics