In what ways do you think the church is succeeding and/or failing when it comes to guiding singles on matters of sexuality and cohabitation? What does scripture teach and research show regarding cohabitation before marriage?

Based on this week’s reading chp 7, 8, 9 & 10 in Balswick, J., & Balswick, J. (2008). Authentic human sexuality: An integrated Christian approach (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. ISBN: 978-0-8308-2883-8.

In what ways do you think the church is succeeding and/or failing when it comes to guiding singles on matters of sexuality and cohabitation? What does scripture teach and research show regarding cohabitation before marriage? 

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Use Chapters listed above.  Lecture Notes and/or external research to support your discussion. Minimum 350-word count in answer to the question with in text citations to include Integration of Christian worldview and biblical themes into responses as appropriate. APA format.

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