The Sacredness of Sexual Intimacy

December 29, 2016 by: Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.

More Than Allowable

Sexual intimacy in marriage is not only allowable, it is sacred. The Bible says in chapter eight of the Song of Solomon that the passion, intensity, and intimacy in marriage is the very flame of the Lord.

God is not embarrassed by this. God is not ashamed of this. God is not feeling regret about this. It is a gift from above, and greatly sweetens and refreshes a marriage.

Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.

Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. is the president of Renewal Ministries and pastor to pastors at Immanuel Church, Nashville. He is also the author of several books, including the Preaching the Word commentaries on Isaiah and Proverbs and Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel. He is also a contributor to the ESV Study Bible. Ray and his wife, Jani, have been married for fifty years.

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