What Does the Bible Actually Say About Sex in Marriage? | Dr. Keith Goad

Article: https://reformark.org/articles/gods-gift-of-sex Why are Christians so uncomfortable talking about sex when Scripture isn't? Pastor Keith Goad joins the show for a candid discussion about sex, marriage, pornography, intimacy, love, and what Paul actually teaches married Christians in 1 Corinthians 7. The conversation starts with a simple idea: sex can be an important indicator of the health of a marriage. But that opens up much bigger questions. What happens when one spouse feels deprived? Can a couple have a healthy sex life while the rest of the marriage is falling apart? Is sex only for having children? What does Paul mean when he says a husband and wife have authority over one another's bodies? And how should Christians think about pornography, premarital sex, contraception, desire, and sexual expectations inside marriage? We discuss: • Sex as an indicator of marital health • Why physical affection matters • The limitations of the Five Love Languages • Sex for procreation and enjoyment • Contraception and Christian wisdom • Marriage as a covenant • Whether sex itself makes two people married • Premarital sex and its consequences • Pornography and distorted desire • What Augustine got wrong about sex • Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 7 • Mutual authority between husband and wife • Sexless marriages • What to do when one spouse feels deprived • How busyness can damage intimacy • How often married couples should have sex • Why churches need to talk about difficult subjects The goal isn't to reduce marriage to sex. It's to recover a biblical understanding of marriage where husband and wife learn to give themselves to one another in love. As Pastor Keith puts it: Do what God said and trust Him to bless it. Chapters: 00:00 Is Sex An Indicator Of A Healthy Marriage? 04:02 What If Touch Isn't Your Love Language? 05:08 Is Sex Only For Having Children? 06:11 What About Contraception? 07:30 Marriage Is A Covenant 11:27 Is Marriage An Analogy For The Trinity? 12:19 Does Sex Make You Married? 16:51 Premarital Sex And Sexless Marriages 19:16 How Pornography Changes Your Desires 20:41 What Paul Says About Sex In Marriage 25:07 Why Sex Becomes A Bargaining Tool 29:27 What If Your Spouse Deprives You? 33:32 Can Your Spouse Want Too Much Sex? 36:15 How Often Should Married Couples Have Sex? 40:41 The Excuses Couples Make 41:45 How To Prioritize Your Marriage 44:37 Where Should Struggling Couples Go? 46:30 Why Churches Need To Talk About Sex 50:34 Final Thoughts #christianmarriage #marriage #sexandmarriage #christianrelationships #biblicalmarriage #pornography #christianworldview #reformark