The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Homosexuality & the Bible

Kyle,

That's an excellent study outline for a small group discussion. How did the discussion go?

The Bible teaches us that God hates homosexual behavior. Homosexuals may shake their fist at God and try to convince everyone, including themselves, that they were born that way, but it's a lie. It may be a politically correct lie, but it is still a lie.

People are recruited into the homosexual movement. They are not born that way. Often boys who did not grow up with a father are vulnerable to seeking male love through homosexuality. However, it's unnatural.

God made us sexual beings. However, man was made for woman, and woman made for man so they could marry one another and populate the earth. Same sex relationships pervert God's intended will and are an abomination to Him.

Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders... (1 Cor. 6:9, NIV)

At the same time, though, we must reach out to all people with the love of Jesus Christ and His gospel, which alone has the power to change lives. And we must speak out against hatred and violence directed toward any group, remembering that we are all sinners, worthy only of God's judgment. We all have sin in our lives, and we are all tempted in different ways (whether it be toward homosexuality, adultery, incest, greed, violence, pridefulness, or whatever else).

Paul used the Law to show us, his readers, our sin and the fearful judgment awaiting us. But then, he announced the good news of the Gospel, for all those prepared by the Holy Spirit to receive the gift of God. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 6:23).

For all who accept this gift, including homosexuals, there is reconciliation to God, regeneration as His children, and "grace to help in time of need" (Heb. 4:16).


Wes