Truly Male Truly Female: A Biblical View

What does it mean to live life as a gendered being? Is there an “essence” of maleness or femaleness? If so, how should we define it and how does it relate to the concept of masculinity or femininity? In this session, Mike Emlet explores a biblical understanding of gender as a subset of sexuality, speaks to those who struggle with their gender identity, and offers guidance to those who care for them. Emlet asserts that the extremes of overplaying and underplaying gender differentiation lead to gender confusion, relational strife, guilt, shame, and disordered sexuality. He outlines biological differences, social and cultural factors, how Scripture speaks about gender, and applications for ministry.