Holy Sexuality and the Gospel Quotes

“We struggle with sin not because we had an imperfect upbringing but simply because we're sinners.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“When it comes down to it, the primary goal of Christian parenting is not necessarily to produce godly children but, first and foremost, to be godly parents.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“The main takeaway of this parable is not love your neighbor by trying hard to be like the good Samaritan but rather love your neighbor by realizing you are the traveler and Jesus, the good Samaritan, has loved you first.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Jesus Christ is our destination. He is our end goal. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus. We are running the race and striving to cross the finish line. The family of the redeemed stand in the risen Christ alone. Our finish line is Christ. It is for this reality I live. It is for this reality I'm willing to die. And it is for this reality I wrote this book.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“...the terms heterosexual and homosexual originate from a secular anthropology that elevates sexual desires as a legitimate way to categorize humanity...Are we in fact defined by our sexual desires and behaviors?...The Bible does not categorize humanity according to our sexual desires—-or any other sort of desire.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“This much is true: one of Satan's best weapons is isolation.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“But there's something no one can take away from you, and that's what God has done in your own life.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Instead, simply say "I love you" and save the rest for another day.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“They're afraid that if they go to their Christan family members, to their pastor or youth pastor, they won't find mercy, grace, and understanding. Unfortunately, that's often true.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Also, you can have the gift of singleness and have a desire to marry. The gift of singleness doesn't necessarily mean it's lifelong.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Human emotions can't be the determining factor for any gift from God.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Jesus didn't die so we could get married; He died so we could have Him.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“We must affirm that singleness is not equivalent to loneliness.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“The most deceptive form of idolatry is when we worship something good. Good things aren't meant to be worshipped.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Chasity is more than simply abstention from extramarital sex; it conveys purity and holiness.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“My perception as a gay man, before I came to Christ, was that Christians thought gays and lesbians deserved a hotter place in hell and that Jesus had to hang on the cross a little longer for the sin of same-sex -relationships.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“The image of God has only been distorted, not lost.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Being made in the image of GOd differentiates us from everything else in God's created world.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Thus, my identity is not gay, ex-gay, or even straight. my true identity is in Christ.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Ultimately, this moment became a catalyst that led each of us, one by one, to the Lord.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“We must point people to a far more important claim the Bible makes: regardless of what was true or not true when you were born, Jesus says, “You must be born again” (John 3:7)”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“It’s called “original” because its origin is from the beginning, and all our actual sins—sinful thoughts, desires, words, and actions—originate from it.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Why is original sin so important as an essential Christian doctrine? Because only when we understand the pervasiveness of original sin can we fully grasp the immensity of our utter need for rebirth, redemption, and renewal in Christ.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Many Christians want to follow Jesus, but they’re unwilling to deny themselves and take up their cross daily.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“To begin with prayer is a way to remind ourselves that only God changes hearts.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story

“Our biggest problem is our sin nature, and victory is found only in Christ Jesus.”
― Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story