What is the relationship between sex and gender?

In The Body God Gives: A Biblical Response to Transgender Theory, Robert S. Smith argues that God intends a person’s gender to be grounded in the reality of his or her biological sex―the body God has given. In making his case, Smith critiques the central claim of transgender theory: that the sexed body does not determine the gendered self. He also evaluates contemporary changes in thought and speech about sex and gender, responding to modern confusion with biblical conviction and compassion. God speaks clearly, both in his word and in his world.

“A serious and thoughtful engagement with modern gender theory and transgender claims.” ―R. Albert Mohler Jr., We Cannot Be Silent |

“Grounded in exact and compassionate reading of the evidence.” ―D. A. Carson, The Intolerance of Tolerance |

“A compelling account of biblical theological anthropology.” ―Abigail Favale, The Genesis of Gender |

“Remarkably gracious, insightful, and clear.” ―Sam Allberry, What God Has to Say about Our Bodies |

“Required reading.” ―Rachel Gilson, Born Again This Way

• Understand society’s shifts in thinking and talking about sex and gender
• Discover how biological sex guides gender
• Recognize how the Bible speaks to gender and transgender
• Respond to affirming interpretations of Scripture
• Answer gender confusion with clarity and compassion