Sex, Gender, and the Bible

A Need to Know Essay

Sex and gender are among the most controversial topics of our time—but human confusion about desire, identity, and the body is nothing new. The Bible acknowledged this struggle long before our modern debates.

In Sex, Gender, and the Bible: A Need to Know Essay, C. W. Steinle offers a clear, compassionate, and deeply grounded exploration of what Scripture actually says about human sexuality. With pastoral sensitivity and historical insight, this essay addresses some of the most pressing questions facing Christians today:

• Why did God create humanity male and female?
• Why do our desires so often conflict with what we know is right?
• What does Scripture say about transgender identity and same-sex behavior?
• How do ancient moral laws apply in a modern world?
• Is real transformation possible for anyone struggling with sexual sin or confusion?

Drawing from Paul’s honest reflections in Romans 7 and his conviction that “I would not have known sin except through the Law,” Steinle explains why understanding Scripture is essential—not for condemnation, but for clarity and hope. The Bible does not shame human weakness; it reveals the path toward healing.

Against a cultural backdrop marked by instability and moral uncertainty, this concise essay presents a deeply human, biblically faithful vision of sexuality—one rooted in creation, affirmed throughout history, and fulfilled in the transforming grace of Christ.

For believers seeking clarity, for skeptics curious about what the Bible really teaches, and for anyone wrestling with questions of identity, this essay offers truth without harshness and compassion without compromise.