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(3 rd ) So what does God really say, through Paul to the Romans and us, about Homosexuality?

This text explores God's perspective on homosexuality as expressed through Paul in Romans. It delves into key passages, discusses the mindset of sinful individuals, salvation, Jewish identity, and Paul's view on the Old Testament.

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(3 rd ) So what does God really say, through Paul to the Romans and us, about Homosexuality?

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  1. (3rd) So what does God really say, through Paul to the Romans and us, about Homosexuality?

  2. (3rd) So what does God really say, through Paul to the Romans and us, about Homosexuality? Rom.1:24,26,27“God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves,…God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.

  3. (4th) What does Paul list as positives for the Jews? (Israelites)

  4. (4th) What does Paul list as positives for the Jews? (Israelites) Rm.2:9-10 – Jews are 1st in judgment and 1st in blessings Rm.2:17-24 – Because of their having the law, they should be leaders in righteousness. Rm.3:1-2 – Entrusted with God’s Word

  5. (5th) The mind of the sinful man (person) is what to God? So who is that person?

  6. (5th) The mind of the sinful man (person) is what to God? So who is that person? Rm.8:7-8 (5-11) • Rom 8:7 For the mind that is set on the fleshis hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. • Rom 8:8 Those who are in the fleshcannot please God.

  7. (6th) What is each of our salvation’s dependent upon?

  8. (6th) What is each of our salvation’s dependent upon? Rm.9:16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. (see all of Chapter 9 for context) Rom 9:15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."

  9. (7th) How big a list in today’s reading can you make of “do’s” and “don’ts”?

  10. (7th) How big a list in today’s reading can you make of “do’s” and “don’ts”? 12:3 – don’t think of yourself more… “do” think of yourself with… 12:6 – let him use it 12:7 – let him serve…let hi teach… 12:8 - let him encourage…let him give…let him govern…let him do it 12:9 – love must be sincere, hate what is evil, cling to what is good.

  11. 12:10 – be devoted to one another in… Honor one another.. 12:11 – never lack zeal… 12:12 – be joyful… patient… faithful.. 12:13 – share with…practice hopsitality 12:14 – Bless those who… 12:15 – Rejoice with…mourn with… 12:16 – live in harmony…don’t be proud…be willing to ….don’t be conceited.

  12. 12:17 – don’t repay anyone evil…do what is right in… 12:18 – if…live at peace.. 12:19 – do not take revenge… 12:20 - …hungry, feed...thirsty, give 12:21 – do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. 13:1 – submit himself to… 13:3 – do what Is right… 13:6,7 – …pay taxes…give everyone what you owe….

  13. 13:8 – let no debt….except to love… 13:9-10 – do love 13:11-14 – do this: put off, put on 14:1 – accept him whose…. 14:1-23 what is better….

  14. (8th) What does Paul say about the Old Testament (what was it to Paul and the other writers of the NT) in today’s reading?

  15. (8th) What does Paul say about the Old Testament (what was it to Paul and the other writers of the NT) in today’s reading? Rm.15:3-4 (was all OT) “as it is written”…. “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”

  16. (9th) How does Paul explain his moment of salvation? What elements are included in his testimony?

  17. (9th) How does Paul explain his moment of salvation? What elements are included in his testimony? Acts 22:6-21 • It was about noon (6) • Bright light from heaven flashed all around them (6) • Fell to the ground (7) • Heard a voice speaking to him only (7,8)

  18. Paul inquires; who are you Lord? (8) • Answer: “I am Jesus of Nazareth” (8) • Companions saw light and heard voice but not understand what said (9) • Instructed – go to Damascus where you will be told all that you have been assigned to do (10) • Companions had to lead because brilliant light blinded (11) • Visited by Ananias, respected Jew, (12)

  19. Sight restored at Ananias’ words (13) • Given instructions about what he would be doing and seeing and receiving (14,15) • Asked to accept offer of salvation: Acts 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.'

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