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Why talk about homosexuality?

Why talk about homosexuality?. Defining social issue of this generation. Why talk about homosexuality?. Defining social issue of this generation. Why talk about homosexuality?. Defining social issue of this generation Most of us are personally affected

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Why talk about homosexuality?

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  1. Why talk about homosexuality? • Defining social issue of this generation

  2. Why talk about homosexuality? • Defining social issue of this generation

  3. Why talk about homosexuality? • Defining social issue of this generation • Most of us are personally affected • Christians have often responded without grace

  4. What does “homosexuality” mean? • Attraction • Identity • Behavior

  5. Where does homosexual attraction come from? • Choices, nature, or nurture? • Dr. Marc Breedlove (Mich State Univ) “These findings give us proof for what we theoretically know to be the case – that sexual experience can alter the structure of the brain, just as genes can alter it. It is possible that differences in sexual behavior cause, rather than are caused by, differences in the brain.”

  6. Where does homosexual attraction come from? • Choices, nature, or nurture? Simon LeVay “I did not prove that homosexuality is genetic, or find a genetic cause for being gay. I didn’t show that gay men are born that way, the most common mistake people make in interpreting my work. Nor did I locate a gay center in the brain.”

  7. Where does homosexual attraction come from? • Choices, nature, or nurture? • Bailey and Pillard twins study • If one twin was gay... • identical twins: both gay 52% • fraternal twins: both gay 22%

  8. Where does homosexual attraction come from? • Choices, nature, or nurture? • Potentially all 3, but always nurture Nearly 70% of gender confused boys do not have a good father at home

  9. Where does homosexual attraction come from? • Choices, nature, or nurture? • Potentially all 3 46% of homosexual men report being molested 90% of lesbian women had experienced some form of abuse as a child

  10. Where does homosexual attraction come from? • Choices, nature, or nurture? • Potentially all 3 • This is not the most important issue

  11. Is homosexuality sin? Gene Robinson “The question is, are there any answers there for what we’re asking today, which is the rightfulness of faithful monogamous lifelong-intentioned relationships between people of the same sex, and the Bible simply does not address that.”

  12. Is homosexuality sin? Leviticus 18:22 You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.

  13. Is homosexuality sin? Leviticus 20:13 If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death. Their bloodguiltiness is upon them.

  14. Is homosexuality sin? 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; cf 1 Tim 1:9-10 ...Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

  15. Is homosexuality sin? Romans 1:26-27 For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.

  16. Is homosexuality sin? • Behavior, not attraction, is the issue • Homosexual behavior is clearly sin • Attraction/temptation is not sin James 1:14–15 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin….

  17. Is homosexual behavior worse than other sins? 1 Timothy 1:15–16 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. • Any sin separates you from God • 1 Cor 6: listed with stealing, getting drunk, coveting • Rom 1: middle of the pack • Jesus: saved wrath for self-righteous • You are not a 2nd class Christian

  18. Why call homosexuality a “sin”? • Bible calls it sin • To lead people to the cross • To help them escape the consequences 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee immorality. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body.

  19. Why call homosexuality a “sin”? • Bible calls it sin • To lead people to the cross • To help them escape the consequences • 78% of homosexuals have had an STD • 50% higher incidence of depression • 3x higher risk of suicide • avg life expectancy: 20-30 years shorter!

  20. Can homosexual behavior change? 1 Corinthians 6:11 ...nor passive homosexual partners, nor practicing homosexuals... Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.

  21. Can homosexual behavior change? 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

  22. Can homosexual attraction change? Philippians 2:12–13 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

  23. Can homosexual attraction change? • New “desires” may not include heterosexual attraction • Old desires may not fully disappear • Life is warfare For those who have seen significant, lasting change, the goal was not heterosexuality, it was holiness.

  24. What if you struggle with homosexuality? • Remember: • behavior, not temptation, is sin • this struggle does not define you • there is hope; freedom is possible • Do: • flee tempting people & situations • be accountable to someone safe • get expert help • exodusinternational.org

  25. What if someone you love battles homosexuality, or lives as a homosexual? • Pray • Re-educate yourself • exodusinternational.org • 101 Frequently Asked Questions about Homosexuality, Mike Haley • Reach out in truth and grace • God’s Grace and the Homosexual Next Door, Alan Chambers

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