Statement on Life, Marriage, Gender Identity and Human Sexuality

In support and agreement with the Joshua Academy Statement of Faith, we believe the following regarding life, marriage, gender identity and sexuality:

  1. We believe that the Bible is clear in its teaching on the sanctity of human life and we will encourage choices that affirm life for all (Gen. 1:27; Gen. 2:7; Jer. 1:5; Psalms 139:13-16).

  2. We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen. 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

  3. We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning, the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, biblical, covenant union as delineated in Scripture. (Gen. 2:18-25).

  4. We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and woman who are married to one another (I Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4).

  5. We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a traditional marriage (one man and one woman). We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, etc) is understood to be one of the disruptive consequences of the fall (Matt. 15:18-20; I Cor. 6:9-10; Romans 1:18-32).

  6. We believe that the call of Christ on the married and unmarried is one of purity; faithfulness among the married couple (recognized as one man and one woman) and a chaste life for those who are unmarried (I Thessalonians 4:3-8).

  7. We believe that to preserve the function and integrity of Joshua Academy and to provide a biblical role model to the community we serve, it is imperative that all persons employed by JA in any capacity agree to abide by this Statement on Life, Marriage, Gender Identity and Human Sexuality (Matt. 5:16; Phil. 2:14-16; I Thess. 5:22).

  8. We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom. 10:9-10; I Cor. 6:9-11).

  9. We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behaviors or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture or the goals of Joshua Academy.