7) What impact has the sexual revolution/homosexuality had on you and your
family?
“Same-Sex Marriage and the Bible”
2nd in the series “The Gospel and Same-Sex
Marriage
November 22, 2015
Pastor Mickey Klink
8) Has the church at large done well responding to the sexual
revolution/homosexuality?
Introduction
In this sermon we examine what the Bible says about homosexuality and
same-sex marriage.
9) How would you minister to a person dealing with same-sex attraction?
The Text: Various texts
10) How can heterosexual Christians speak the truth about biblical sexuality and yet
display the grace of God?
1) The Bible speaks clearly and unequivocally about homosexuality and
same-sex marriage.
Genesis 1-2
Leviticus 18, 20
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Romans 1
1 Corinthians 6; 1 Timothy 1
2) Homosexuality and same-sex marriage have been promoted in our
Same-Sex Marriage and the Bible
Various Texts
culture with six important arguments.
Neighbor Argument
Perfection Argument
Jesus Argument
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1) Read and discuss together the following texts that address homosexuality:
Genesis 1:26-31 and 2:18-25, Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13, Romans 1:2428, 1 Corinthians 6:9, and 1 Timothy 1:10.
Nature Argument
Bible Culture Argument
2) If we take Scripture as authoritative, how would you summarize the
overall statement of the Bible on homosexual practices and marriage?
Bible Scholarship Argument
3) If we didn’t take Scripture as authoritative, how might we interpret these
texts differently? How would you respond?
3) The issue of homosexuality and same-sex marriage requires the
Christian to love God and neighbor in a penitent posture and with
both truth and grace.
4) Review the six important arguments (listed in sermon notes) against the
biblical view of homosexuality presented by our culture. Which
arguments are the most persuasive, and why?
Response
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What is likely the biggest social issue in our culture today presents
us with the greatest opportunity to proclaim the truth and grace of the
gospel.
Your sexual orientation does not make your role in this discussion
more or less relevant.
5) Which arguments are the most difficult to counter?
6) Can your group present a response to each of the six arguments?