Review: Sacred Sex - Tony Evans

Review: Sacred Sex - Tony Evans - December 2013

Welcome back to the cozy corner of The Phantom Paragrapher. Grab a mug of something warm and settle in, because today we’re having a bit of a heart-to-heart.

As we kick off 2026, I’ve set a personal challenge for myself: to read at least 12 non-fiction books one for every month of the year. I wanted to start the year with something that felt foundational, and Tony Evans’ Sacred Sex was exactly the eye-opener I didn't know I needed.

Let’s be honest: sex is everywhere. It dominates our screens, our music, and our social feeds. Our culture screams "YOLO!" (You Only Live Once), suggesting that because life is short, we should do whatever feels good in the moment. But Dr. Evans flips that script beautifully. He argues that if we only haveone life and one body, shouldn't we treat them with the utmost care, using them exactly as they were designed?

Dr. Evans refuses to let the noise of the world drown out God’s intent. He crafts a fascinating argument that bridges the gap between the science of hormones and the original Hebrew language used in Scripture. It’s not just a "don't do this" book; it’s a "look at how beautiful this is" book.

This read was deeply personal for me. As someone who has only ever had sex with one person, I’ve sometimes felt like the world's perspective on intimacy was a completely different language. This book validated my journey but also expanded it.

My partner wasn’t raised in a Christian home, so we often approach these topics from different starting points. However, sharing this book with him became a bridge. It allowed me to show him that our relationship ,our commitment falls into this beautiful category of Sacred Sex. It helped us both see that sex isn't just what the world makes it out to be. It’s so much more. It’s a shortcut to fulfillment when done the world's way, but a divine masterpiece when done God’s way

Whether you’re single and preparing, or married and looking to deepen your connection, this book offers a roadmap to the true intimacy we were all created for.

"The unrestricted sex of our culture is only a shortcut to personal fulfillment and, sadly, a cheapened imitation of the real thing."

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