A Biblical Worldview of Gender & Identity
Author: Rev. Daniel Johnson
November 13, 2025
Hello church family, I pray this post finds you well and sensing the Lord’s grace in this season. Before we move into the weekend, I wanted to pause and remind you of what we walked through together this past Sunday. My hope is that this brings clarity, encouragement, and something meaningful for you to reflect on in the days ahead.
1. Identity Begins With God
When we open Genesis 1 and 2, we’re not just reading ancient history — we’re reading our story. These chapters lay the foundation for who we are and why we matter.
Here’s what they tell us:
God is our Creator.
You were made on purpose, with purpose. Nothing about your existence is accidental.
We bear His image.
Every single person — regardless of age, gender, ability, or background — carries immeasurable worth because God placed His image on us.
God created us male and female.
This isn’t random or incidental. It’s part of His beautiful, intentional design.
In other words, identity isn’t something we have to figure out by digging deep inside ourselves. Identity starts with the
One who made us.
2. Why Our Culture Is So Confused
We’re living in a time where questions about identity are everywhere, and honestly, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. But the confusion we see today isn’t actually new.
In Genesis 3, the enemy planted the first seed of doubt with one simple question: “Did God really say…?” Ever since, humanity has wrestled with truth — and modern philosophies have only added to the noise by disconnecting identity from our Creator and elevating feelings above facts.
So when we look around and see a world unsure of what it means to be male or female, or what it means to be human, we’re really seeing the ripple effects of a deeper spiritual problem. Confusion isn’t the enemy — the lies behind the confusion are. And the good news is: God’s truth still cuts through the noise.
3. How We Respond as Christians
So how do we walk faithfully in a culture that’s asking hard questions? How do we love people well without losing the truth?
Here are a few things we talked about:
Stand on God’s Word
Truth doesn’t shift just because culture does. When Jesus talked about gender and marriage, He pointed back to the beginning: “He made them male and female.” God’s design wasn’t a suggestion — it was a gift.
Speak Truth With Love
We need both grace and truth. People aren’t projects, and they aren’t opponents. Many are hurting, searching, or simply trying to make sense of life.
Our role isn’t to win arguments; it’s to represent Christ.
Model God’s Design at Home
A healthy, Christ-centered home is one of the strongest testimonies we can offer the world. How we pray together, how we forgive each other, how we serve and love in our families — these things preach louder than any sermon.
Stay Rooted and Engaged
We stay grounded in Scripture, we guard our hearts, and we engage our world with confidence and kindness.
We don’t hide, and we don’t panic — we shine.
4. The Hope We Hold
At the end of the day, our message isn’t “try harder” or “figure yourself out.”
Our message is Jesus. He doesn’t just forgive sin — He restores what sin has broken. He gives us a new identity, a new purpose, and a new way to live.
Culture says, “Define yourself.” God says, “Come to Me and discover who I created you to be.” And we hold on to the promise that one day, Christ will make all things new. Every hurt, every confusion, every distortion caused by sin — He will heal it all. That’s the hope we cling to as a church.
Looking Ahead to This Sunday
This Sunday, we’re continuing our Biblical Worldview series by looking at what God’s Word really says about race — not through a cultural lens, but through the lens of creation, the gospel, and the unity we share in Christ. We’ll clear away some of the confusion in our world and rediscover God’s heart for His people and His church. You won’t want to miss it — this message is foundational for how we live, love, and represent Jesus today. See you Sunday at 9:00 AM or 11:15 AM.
In Him,
Pastor Dan
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