There’s a ton of good here, a streamlined explanation of orthodox Christian sexual ethics. It would be really good for a church study (although it does require a decent desire to engage faith intellectually). I do want to read a fuller version of it, though, in which the author would actually extend her arguments and respond to other arguments, especially different theological anthropologies. I don’t know if that fuller version exists, but I wonder if her *The Marks of His Wounds: Politics and B...

This 112 page paperback is a short, sweet, mildly sassy little thing. Beth Felker Jones, professor of Theology at Wheaton College, has compiled a handy set of chapters in "Faithful: A Theology of Sex". It's an easy-to-read dossier that takes on sex, both our birth sex and procreative sex, and is mature, unencumbered, and comprehensible.The working premise of "Faithful" is that sex "has to do with who God really is and who we really are" (13); that sex "matters to God because bodies matter to God...

A short but thorough book addressing the theology of sex that is very appropriate for married and single Christians. As our culture tends to warp views of sex, this is a helpful recalibration.

Culture is not the only guilty one in idolizing sex... so is western church culture. Sex, even in marital context, is not the key to a fulfilled life and it sure doesn't define who we are nor is our identity found in our sexuality and what we chose to do or not do with it. Our bodies were made good and made to glorify God, whether celibate or married. Only through Jesus can we live truly pure lives that leads to freedom from shame and guilt.

This is short, not exhaustive, with all the benefits and drawbacks of that format. But Felker Jones’ basic argument that Christian sexual morality completely eschews any commodification of sex (the act or the bodies involved) is astonishingly rich, with wide-ranging implications. Plus which, her theology of sex includes and affirms celibacy in a way that I haven’t seen done, or at least done well, very frequently.

I found this short guide very helpful, especially given the misinformation about faith and sex in popular culture. Sex is a sign of God’s grace, never to be commodified or wrenched from that framework. It’s not about rules or purity (none of us is pure) or reward. Jones: “In learning faithfulness to the spouse—a broken, annoying, limited human being—there is a lifetime of sacrifice, hard work, error, repentance, and forgiveness.” Sex is about equality, mutuality, delight, covenant love, consent,...

I checked this book out from the library, but I’d like to own my own copy so that I can refer to it again and again. I really like how the author shows how the theology of sex applied both to married and single people.

This book suffers from a number of structural issues. For one thing, it’s extremely unclear as to whether this is meant to be a shorter, but rigorous academic and theological text - as I would assume because it is labeled ‘A Theology of Sex” - or a conversational, more general collection of thoughts - which the short page count and the style of the prose seems to suggest. For another, its strongest two chapters are at the end. I understand saving your best punches for last, but in this case it s...

I am enjoying this book; some things I didn’t know regarding history. I do recall a book I was assigned to read as part of a course with Liberty University and a common phrase or theme is, these are “real people in real times in real places.” If memory serves me correctly it was authored by Dr. Ed Hindson. I’m half way through the book and hope to finish it tonight.

Beth Felker Jones teaches at Wheaton College and focuses on women's studies. You couldn't have said that years ago about Wheaton, but it's a great thing. This book is theology at its best: pastoral, Biblical, succinct. She doesn't touch the current debate over LGBT sexual ethics, but traditional and Biblical values are assumed. This book is accessible enough for lay people and has enough meat to satisfy the serious theologian. It's a great resource, highly recommended.

A great book of the basic theology behind sex. A very positive approach to understanding how sex fits into God’s overall plan for people. Excellent study resource for lay persons and small groups. Good for young adults, as well.

WOW. What a fascinating, stunning book. I've been reading a lot of Christian books about sex/marriage/singleness/etc., and this is exceptional. Never has a book, sermon, article or pastor articulated so clearly the traditional Christian sexual ethic without the shame and heretical trappings of bullshit cultural norms. This book is complex and academic, but it is not difficult to understand and it is also short. Very, very good resource.

Read this book for school and loved how it describes God's faithfulness in both marriage and singleness. It truly shares how the gospel's theology of sex is freeing and empowering to Christians. Also a super easy quick read. Only 100 pages that are easy to understand!

This book reflects the rigorous thought life of a gifted theologian who can communicate in a way anyone can understand. Beyond the oppositional categories which characterize contemporary discussions of sexuality, Jones lifts the conversation out of the trenches and transcends sexuality-as-act approaches by raising larger concepts: truth, goodness, and beauty. Highly conversant with contemporary pop culture, the author utilizes a number of readable references to bring the material to life in crea...

Jones illustrates the beauty of Christian sexual ethics, bringing a fountain of much-needed wisdom and truth. It's thought-provoking and bold. It would be an easy and applicable read for both adults and teenagers. I could not put this book down, and it kept me smiling the whole way through! I would highly recommend this book for anyone!

An excellent book. Similar themes to Winner’s Real Sex, but more compact and more robust. A useful corrective to both conservative and liberal distortions of sex. It’s brevity in misleading as this is an accessible work but one with a great deal of richness in depth and imagination.

Basically this book was amazing. So smart, so articulate, so faithful to the text and the nature of reality. So many things I had heard and thought "yes!" but all together. And really interesting contemporary + historical examples.

Weighty and thought-provoking, but scatteredThe theology of sex is a crucial understanding in the life of the Christian. This book raises the topic to the forefront and applies the rigor of ancient wisdom, Biblical teaching, and modern sociology to questions of culture, of consent, and of Creation. It begins with the question of “What is sex for?” and charges into singleness, marriage, and covenant faithfulness as it applies to God’s plan for His people.I especially appreciate that sources inclu...

"Theology of Sex" is a strange concept, but ultimately the book answers two questions: what does God say about sex and what does sex say about God. Felker Jones beautifully answers these heavy questions in the most easily digestible way. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in sex and Christianity, even teenagers! It is also a very short read that is packed full of wisdom. Absolutely worth it.

I really really enjoyed this book; definitely will be reading it again, as it is one if those books that you get something different out of it each time you read it. It is a perfect book weather you are married or single.