What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
• We are all human beings, made in God’s
image, yet fallen. We must not
dehumanize those who engage in
homosexual practices
• We are all sexual beings; either male or
female. This is a core part of our identity
and we must deal sensitively with it
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
• We are all sinners. Every part of our being has
been tainted & twisted by sin, including our
sexuality
For the creation was subjected to futility…in hope
that the creation itself will be set free from its
bondage to decay and obtain the freedom of the
glory of the children of God. Romans 8:20-21
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
…Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the
surrounding cities, which likewise indulged
in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural
desire, serve as an example by undergoing
a punishment of eternal fire. Jude 7, ESV
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
For this reason 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… Romans 1:26-27, ESV
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
…The law is not laid down for the just but for the
lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and
sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who
strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the
sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality,
enslavers, liars, perjurers and whatever else is
contrary to sound doctrine… 1 Timothy 1:9-10, ESV
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not
inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be
deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor
idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice
homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor
drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit
the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
We all need a savior. Jesus Christ alone is
capable of restoring all of us to sexual sanity
And such were some of you. But you were
washed, you were sanctified, you were
justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
and by the Spirit of our God.
1 Corinthians 6:11, ESV
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
• Homosexuality is not the unforgiveable sin
(Matthew 12, Mark 3)
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
Then the LORD God made a woman from
the rib he had take out of the man, and he
brought her to the man. The man said, “This
is now bone of my bones and flesh of my
flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she
was taken out of man.”
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
For this reason a man will leave his father
and mother and be united to his wife, and
they will become one flesh. The man and
his wife were both naked and they felt no
shame. Genesis 2:22-25, NIV
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
What therefore God has joined together, let
not man separate. Mark 10:9, ESV
This is a profound mystery—but I am talking
about Christ and the church.
Ephesians 5:32, NIV
What does God say about “samesex marriage”?
• Marriage as designed by God is
– Heterosexual: a man and a woman
– Monogamous: one man and one woman
– Primary: stronger than parent/child
– Permanent: cleave to each other (Mark 10:9)
– A signpost pointing us toward a greater reality
What should we say to those who
don’t accept the Bible?
Same sex couples are just as fit to love and
raise children as opposite sex couples
Biblical marriage is a wise acknowledgement
of the distinct differences between men and
women, and reinforces the truth that both
sexes bring irreplaceable gifts to family life.
Same sex couples are just as fit to love and
raise children as opposite sex couples
It is a tragedy when a child loses a mother or
a father due to accident or disease. Samesex “marriage” advocates are asking society
to purposely and permanently deprive
children of either a mother or a father.
Marriage is defined by values (love,
respect) not gender
In all cultures and throughout all times,
marriage has been between one man and
one woman who love and respect each
other. No culture has defined marriage in a
same-sex way.
Marriage is defined by values (love,
respect) not gender
In all cultures and throughout all times,
marriage has been the way children are
generated and nurtured. R-74 uncouples
children from a mother and father who will
teach them about gender and be
responsible for them.
Homosexuals should be able to marry
anyone they love, like heterosexuals
• A person cannot marry someone who is
already married.
• Someone who is already married cannot
find a third, fourth, or fifth person to marry,
whether the person “loves” all of those
additional parties or not.
Homosexuals should be able to marry
anyone they love, like heterosexuals
• A person cannot marry a close blood
relative
• A person cannot marry a minor
R-74 is needed to grant same-sex
couples equal rights
No new rights are granted to same-sex
couples who are registered as domestic
partnerships with the state. They currently
have all the rights of marriage granted by
Washington.
Jesus never said a thing about
homosexuality
• Nor did He say anything about incest or
polygamy. Silence does not mean
neutrality or acceptance.
• Jesus didn’t come to abolish the O.T.
regulations but to fulfill them (Matthew
5:17-20)
How does my same-sex marriage
hurt you?
When marriage is redefined, everyone must
succumb to the new definition. Anyone who
disagrees is at odds with the law, and will
face legal consequences as has happened
in other states.
How does my same-sex marriage
hurt you?
Chick-Fil-A was threatened with being blacklisted in many cities. The mayor of the
District of Columbia (where same-sex
marriage was imposed by their legislature)
said, “there is just no place for them
(supporters of biblical marriage) in this city.”
How does my same-sex marriage
hurt you?
Attacks on marriage have already had a
devastating effect on adoption services,
family law, divorce law, child custody, public
schools, religious freedom, free speech, and
rights of conscience
Children do just as well in samesex marriages
Social science research and thousands of
years of history show that children do best
when raised by their married mother and
father.
Churches won’t be forced to perform or
recognize same-sex unions
Religious freedom and free speech will be harmed
in numerous ways that stop short of forcing
churches to perform ceremonies. A church could
be forced to rent an adjacent hall or room for
same-sex “marriage”. A pastor could be criminally
charged with “hate speech” (as has occurred in
Sweden) for preaching on homosexual behavior.
Denying same-sex couples their
fundamental rights is racial bigotry
There is no comparison between the good of
marriage and the evil of racism. Don’t try to
equate the hard-fought victories of the civil rights
struggle with the attempt to impose a redefinition
of marriage on society. Race doesn’t matter when
it comes to marriage. Gender does. In order for
there to even be a marriage, by definition, both a
man and a woman must be involved. Marriage is
color-blind, but can’t be gender-blind.
Why are you against equal rights
for homosexuals?
• We are for marriage. We are not “against”
anyone.
• Same-sex “marriage” advocates are not
asking for “equal rights”… rather they are
demanding that society as a whole be
forced to embrace the idea that moms and
dads are meaningless to children.
Why do you want to make
homosexuals second class citizens?
The real second-class citizens become
children whose need for both a mom and a
dad are ignored in favor of adult selfinterest.
A: Same-sex couples ALREADY enjoy full legal
equality in Washington. Washington’s Domestic
Partnership Act, the “Everything but Marriage”
law was approved by voters in 2009 and
provides full legal equality to same-sex couples.
B: BOTH parents are necessary. Kids need a
mom and dad and that's what the current
definition of marriage recognizes.
C: CONSEQUENCES are too much. The impact
on children's education as well as the reduction
in personal liberties and religious freedom are
too much.
What would God say to
South Hill Bible Church?
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As Jesus’ representatives, we must model
His attitude of forgiveness to all who are
broken by sin: “I don’t condemn you.”
As Jesus’ representatives, we must speak
His word of hope to all who are broken by
sin: “Go. Your future doesn’t have to be
determined by your past.”
What would God say to
South Hill Bible Church?
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As Jesus’ representatives, we must speak
His word of admonition to all who are
trapped by sin: “Sin no more. What you’ve
been doing is wrong.”
God’s will is a return to Him and His design
for human sexuality. Jesus alone offers
hope and a future.
What would God say to
South Hill Bible Church?
• Be sure the log is out of our own eyes
before we try to get the speck out of
someone else’s
• As citizens of the USA, don’t fail to vote
• If R-74 passes, don’t despair