A church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has erected a billboard with the phrase "‘I love sx.’ -God" to promote its upcoming sermon series focused on the biblical Song of Solomon.
According to Pastor Dan Nichols of Restored Church, the goal is to show that the Bible is relevant to everyday life, including sexuality. Nichols told HuffPost, "What we want to do is let people know that the Bible is relevant to everyday life. When it comes to seuality… God is the inventor, author and creator of it."
Song of Solomon Sermon Series ¶
The sermon series will begin on September 7 with a sermon by Dr. Mark McGinniss of Baptist Bible Seminary, who wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Song of Solomon. The series will include discussions on sex in single life and emphasize the importance of sex between a husband and wife.
Pastor Nichols, 26, hopes the billboard will attract millennials from local colleges to the church. He believes the topic of sexuality will resonate with all generations, saying, "We want to reach college kids, but the message is multi-generational."
Reaction to the Billboard ¶
While the church’s first billboard, which read "No perfect people allowed," was successful in attracting attention, the feedback on the recent billboard has been mixed. Nichols told HuffPost that the church has received criticism from other Christians, stating, "Evangelicals can be pretty divisive amongst themselves. We’ve gotten a lot of flack from other Christians."
