The subject of human sexuality has, in recent years, come to the forefront of discourse in society and within the church as questions have been raised regarding this fundamental issue of life. In addressing these questions, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has, as its practice, turned to the Bible for solid answers.

Over the years, the Church has issued a number of statements and guidelines addressing various aspects of human sexuality, including: birth control, child sexual abuse, homosexuality, marriage, meeting the challenges of STDs, pornography, responding to changing cultural attitudes regarding homosexual and other alternative sexual practices, sexual behavior, same-sex unions, and transgenderism.¹

More recently, the General Conference established the Human Sexuality Taskforce in an effort to help local and global church leaders address a wide range of topics that are impacting local churches and their communities and address ongoing conversations surrounding issues and questions related to sexuality, both in churches and online.

The taskforce is focused on creating relevant resources that provide Christians with useful materials based on the Word of God. A first step in this effort was the launching of the Human Sexuality website at humansexuality.org.

The website, launched on December 6, 2023, features a thoughtful exploration of human sexuality through three distinct categories: Love, Truth, and Life. It aims to guide readers through examining God’s love and the principles outlined in the Bible regarding human sexuality while providing practical insights for application in daily life.

The “Love” section underscores the role of God’s love in the creation of the world and its ongoing influence on understanding human relationships. “Truth” takes a theological approach to human sexuality, featuring articles by notable Adventist theologians and leaders, offering biblically sound examinations of texts and questions often misunderstood or misused. The “Life” category emphasizes the abundant life through Jesus and aims to guide readers toward practical applications to real-life struggles and issues. A question-and-answer section is provided for answering submitted questions related to human sexuality.

One of the most popular pages of the website is the “Stories” section, featuring engaging personal stories, offering insights into the real-life experiences of individuals navigating their sexuality within the framework of their faith. The testimonies are provided to inform our understanding and learning through the challenges others have navigated.

A growing and robust resources section features videos, articles, book recommendations, and more, providing practical information within a biblical framework. To ensure the site remains current and reflective of contemporary discussions, the Human Sexuality Taskforce is committed to making regular updates, addressing submitted questions, and adding to the site’s growing resource list.

The website is a developing resource that will continue to grow with the dynamic and complex topic it addresses, and the taskforce is open to receiving suggestions for future material on the website. Content is peer-reviewed before being uploaded to the site.

With the increased focus on supporting those seeking to learn what the Bible says as they navigate the questions they are asking, the Adventist Church and the Human Sexuality Taskforce invite all to read and use the provided resources to better comprehend human sexuality through the biblical lens of love, truth, and life.