Preface
Getting Started
Introduction
Table of Contents
Terminology
The Bible's Main Message For Homosexuals
The Bible's Main Message for Opponents of Homosexuality
How Can We Know What is True?
The Bible Passages
Direct References
Genesis 19:1-11
Leviticus 18:22
Leviticus 20:13
Judges 19:22-23
Romans 1:18-32
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
1 Timothy 1:8-11
Less obvious passages
Deuteronomy 23:17-18
Jude 7
Revelation 21:7-8
Revelation 22:14-15
Other relevant passages
There Are Too Many To List
The Creation passages (including New Testament quotes)
Porneia Passages
Did Jesus speak about homosexual acts?
Passages supportive of homosexual acts
Interpreting The Passages
Have these passages been misinterpreted?
Genesis 19:1-11 (Sodom)
Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13
Have the New Testament words been mistranslated?
"Biblical" Arguments in Support of Homosexuality
Paul could have used other words
Biblical examples of homosexual relationships
Love take precedence
Jesus would have approved two people loving each other
This is a justice issue
Jesus said we are not to judge others
Other Arguments in Support of Homosexuality
It is not hurting anybody
Homosexuals are born that way
The 2019 Ganna study
Some animals are homosexual
Homosexuals are good people
Loving relationships cannot be wrong
Christians will be on the wrong side of history
Society has changed. The church is out-of-touch
The church has changed its mind on other issues
Get to know some homosexuals. You will change your mind
Biblical Conclusions
Three Weak Conclusions
Taking The Bible Seriously
Clarifying The Issues
Christians are concerned about actions, not inclination
In a church, practising homosexuals cannot do what?
Doing versus Promoting
Videos: The Bible and Homosexuality
Will practising homosexuals go to hell?
But all Christians sin
What hope is there for practising homosexuals?
Can practising homosexuals be saved?
Can homosexuals have victory over their sin?
Can homosexuals be set free from their same-sex desires?
The gospel requires repentance
The good news of repentance
The gospel provides an escape from the power of sin
The gospel requires obedience
Sin and salvation are incompatible
Holiness
Why do people make bad choices?
How the church should relate to homosexuals
Videos: Relating to homosexuals
Homosexuals have been persecuted
Speaking the truth in love
Love
The central importance of love
Defining Love
We are called to love whom?
How did Jesus respond to sinners?
Did Jesus accept everyone?
Jesus, the Friend of Sinners
The church’s mission
What is The Church's Mission?
Share The Life-Giving Gospel
Effective Evangelism
Judging others
Judging
Do Christians enjoy condemning people?
The church and those who claim to be Christians
Can you be a “gay Christian”?
Judging those within the church.
Options for the Same-sex attracted Christian.
Can homosexuals attend church?
Can a homosexual be a church member?
Can a homosexual be a church leader?
Objection: Christians never fully accept practising homosexuals
How should the church respond to those who promote homosexuality?
Are “Christians” who promote homosexuality false teachers?
Are Christians called to love and respect false teachers?
What does the Bible say about false teachers?
How then shall we respond to false teachers?
Conclusions regarding false teachers
The church and society
The church has always been counter-cultural
Christians cannot impose their standards on society
The church and hatred
Homophobia and hate-speech
The Christian response is very hurtful to homosexuals
The church has blood on its hands
Speaking the truth requires courage and grace
Divisions within the church
The divisions within the church are hugely destructive
What are the solutions?
Must there be winners and losers?
The impact of liberal decisions
Why is this so important?
There are so few passages about homosexuality (it is argued)
Is homosexuality worse than heterosexuality?
This is a life and death issue
Why has the church made such a campaign about this?
What about same-sex marriage?
The ethics of same-sex “marriage"
Objection: Heterosexual Monogamy Is Not The Biblical Model
Books
Videos
Websites