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Discover biblical passages addressing homosexuality & common objections. Learn how to engage both unbelievers & believers with grace, God's Word, and prayer.
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When Engaging Unbelievers Remember. . . • They are not the enemy; they are under enemy control. Be gracious. (Col 4:5-6) • You cannot convince them to change their mind, but God can. Pray. (2 Corinthians 4:3-6) • Since God is the one who ultimately wins them over, use God’s Words (Hebrews 4:12-13).
Passages Addressing Homosexuality • Genesis 19:1-11 • Leviticus 18:22-23 • Matthew 19:1-9 • Romans 1:26-31 • 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 • 1 Timothy 1:10 • Jude 7
Common Objections • God made me this way. • I was born this way. • Should I be untrue to who I really am?
When talking with unbelievers… • Show them kindness without showing affirmation (1 Corinthians 5:9-11). • Point them to their real problem, a ruined relationship with God (Romans 1:26-32). • Give them God’s Word and pray for God’s Spirit to save them (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
When talking with believers… • Don’t associate with people who claim to be Christians and live a homosexual lifestyle (1 Corinthians 5:9-11). • Remind them that we are not defined by our sinful desires (2 Corinthians 5:17). • Help struggling Christians by pointing them to God (1 Corinthians 10:13)!