Homosexuality and the Bible

Jeremy Paschall
03/08/15 - Sunday AM Worship

1. Introduction
   • Jesus reaffirmed the original design (Mt. 19:3-5)
   • Yet there is an estimated 1-3% (not 10%) who live contrary to that design...
   • And seemingly endless efforts to "normalize" homosexual behavior and alter public perception.
   • But what does the Bible say about homosexuality?
2. Patriarchal Law
   • The Lord described the sin of Sodom & Gomorrah as "exceedingly grave" (Gen. 18:20)
   • That sin exposed... (Gen. 19:4-5)
   • "These indulged in gross immorality and went after strange flesh" (Jude 7)
3. Mosaic Law
   • Specifically condemned. (Lev. 18:22-23; 20:13)
   • Related sin... (Dt. 22:5)
   • Notice the consequences... (Lev. 18:24-30)
4. New Testament Law
   • Remember the words of Jesus. (Mt. 19:3-5)
   • "Those who practice such things are worthy of death" (Rom. 1:24-32)
   • "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God?" (1 Cor. 6:9-11)
5. Conclusion
   • Like every other sin, homosexuality is something from which one must repent and for which one needs forgiveness to please God. (1 Cor. 6:11)
   • So how do we respond?
     • With truth. (Jn. 8:32; Eph. 6:17; 1 Pet. 3:15)
     • With compassion. (Mt. 9:36; 1 Cor. 6:11)