What is 53X about?

53X is different. It’s written because we need to rethink some of our ideas about how Christians should express themselves sexually. So 53X is about how our thinking about sex should start with God and not with the idea that we are created as sexual beings. This book explores the connections between our use of technology and our consumer culture and how these two ideas have shaped the Church’s theology so much that we have gotten some ideas wrong.

Who should read 53X?

Students, singles, parents of teenagers, college and youth pastors and senior pastors. If you are pretty comfortable with your view on sex, then you probably should read this. 53X is for anyone with questions about how far is too far.

Why should I read 53X?

Have you ever asked questions like, “How far is too far?” or “Is it okay to kiss?” 53X will help you answer these questions and more. 53X is not just another book on sex. This book was written because I believe in some ways the church has gotten it wrong. And 53X is written to challenge some of the traditional ideas of how Christians should express themselves sexually.

Why should you read 53X? Because it will challenge what you have been taught in youth groups and at singles events about sex. You should read it because you it will change the way you think about romance, and the satisfaction of your sexual desires in ways you may not have ever thought of. Did you know there was a connection between the way you shop and how you satisfy your sexual desires? Of course not, but now you will know.

53X is different and you will not find anything else written like it.

Part 1: God

Everything begins with God and so should our understanding of sex. If we start there we will come to a different conclusion in some key areas.

Part 2: Idol

We idolize romantic relationships. Many of us are disciples of a new religion called Theoromanticism, a religion much like Christianity but with more devotees.

Part 3: In The Beginning

What if God’s reason for creating sex had more to do with teaching us about him than it had with our pleasure?

Part 4: Real Life

The way our sexual organs fit together tell us more about God than you think. This is the basis of our understanding of what we should or should not do before or after marriage.

Part 5: Kissing

Uh oh. All the principles are applied here.

Part 6: Final Thoughts

If you make it this far without cussing. Good job!

About the Author

My name is Robert Johnson and I hold a Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. I have directed the college groups at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and Irving Bible Church. Currently I am web developer and developing the discipleship curriculum at One, a new church plant in Allen, Texas.