On Gender and Marriage

ACCCN's Statement on Gender and Marriage

In light of the increasing confusion in recent years regarding the perception and behavior of
gender and marriage in the country where we live, and the fact that many churches have
followed the trends of secular society and deviated from biblical teaching, which caused serious
confusion in the spiritual lives of believers. ACCCN, in order to uphold biblical truth and guide
the godly life of believers, hereby issues a statement on gender and marriage.

God created humankind in His image, male and female, for His glory and eternal
purpose. Just as God has given each person a unique soul, God has given each person a
unique sex, either male or female. Male or female sex is determined by biometrics
Characteristics that are identifiable at birth and cannot be changed.
Any ideology, promotion, or practice of “gender confusion,” “gender-neutral,” or
“gender alteration challenges the essence of the two sexes and blurs the meaning of
God’s established order; we firmly oppose any such efforts or practices. (Genesis 1:26-27),
Genesis 2:7, Exodus 1:15-17, 1 Corinthians 11:8-12

At the beginning of creation, God established the sacred marriage of one man and one
woman, one husband and one wife, and the family relationship that is based on it.
In such a marriage, husband and wife become one flesh.
They are open to each other, respectful of each other, faithful to each other, serve each other
and cherish each other. Any sexual intimacy outside of the marriage relationship
is immoral.
The promotion and practice of any other form of so-called marriage are contrary to God’s
design for marriage and will bring about God’s wrath and lead to severe deterioration in
the social structure and civilization of mankind. (Genesis 2:20–25, Genesis 1:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9–10)

(3) The Bible teaches us that all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Whatever our sins, we must ask for Christ’s forgiveness and forsake our sins; otherwise,
we will not be spared from the righteous judgment of God. Hating or abusing individuals
who have committed any sin, or praising or even celebrating any biblically forbidden sin,
are both against the teachings of the Bible; we firmly oppose these actions. (Rom. 3:23, Jn.
8:11, 1 John 1:9)

(4) The church adheres to these principles in all its teachings, rituals, practices, and facilities.
related to gender and marriage. We also sincerely hope and pray that all levels of
The United States government, legislatures, and schools will adhere to these
principles, so that God may be gracious in giving peace and prosperity to all the land of
America. (Joshua 23:14–16)