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1 Corinthians 6:9-10
“Or do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral…nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts…will inherit the kingdom of God.” The letter addresses moral misconduct in the Corinthian church, placing same-sex acts in the same list as other sins such as adultery and greed.
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Why are Christians homophobic?
Answer
By definition, homophobia is fearof homosexuals, but its meaning has been broadened to include hate for homosexuals. Without question, there are people and organizations who have developed an irrational hate of homosexuals and who are prepared to use violent actions to inflict suffering upon homosexuals.
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Questions about Worldview
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Why does Christianity condemn LGBTQ+ relationships?
Origins of the Question
Many ask why historic Christian teaching does not affirm LGBTQ+ relationships.
We can teach his inerrant Word but must always do so without judging or persecuting anyone.
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This stance carried forward through various confessions and teachings.
3. We are all sinners. To suggest otherwise is to ignore the plank sticking out of one’s eye while examining the speck in someone else’s (Matthew 7:3-5).
2. Mary was among his devoted followers.
Jesus gave these women a new identity so that they could freely choose to follow him, relieved of shame, and make him the focus of their lives.
“Love Is Love”
Christian teaching certainly places love at the center of its ethic (John 13:34-35). This establishes the basis for believers to turn to the written Word for definitions of human relationships and behaviors.
Creation and Designed Purpose
Genesis describes the origins of humanity and sets the stage for how Christians have historically understood gender and sexuality.
Consequently, these Christians interpret same-sex relationships as contrary to God’s design and therefore sinful.
While this stance has its detractors, proponents emphasize that Scripture directs believers to speak truth in love, seeking the repentance and redemption of all people through the grace found in Christ’s atoning death and resurrection.
Philosophical Reasoning
In philosophical discussions, appeals to natural law and teleology (the purpose or design inherent in nature) reinforce the belief that male-female complementarity is an observable aspect of human biology, reproduction, and societal structure. If Paul had been referring to men forcing boys to have sex, then he could have used the word “biazó” for “violent force” to denote a difference between consensual and non-consensual sex.
This emphasis on complementarity underpins many Christians’ reasoning that sexual relationships are to be expressed within heterosexual marriage.
Old Testament Passages
1. As it is written, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).
While Scripture may categorize homosexual acts as sin, it also declares that those who turn to Christ receive forgiveness and transformation. And there is no real other interpretation that makes the best sense of the evidence both in the early Christian literature and especially in the Old Testament.”
Kevin DeYoung explains that Paul, a scholar and former Pharisee, coined the term.
His commands are not optional, and he states clearly, “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination” (Leviticus 18:22).
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 6:9-11).
For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions.
They point to the spiritual symbolism of marriage (Ephesians 5:31-32) as reflecting Christ’s relationship with the Church, wherein the image is specifically one of complementary natures.
Christ’s Central Role in Redeeming All Sins
Christians believe that every person, regardless of the nature of their sins or struggles, is in need of salvation (Romans 3:23).
The passage is read as a call to repentance for all forms of sin, with the following verse (6:11) highlighting forgiveness and transformation through Christ.
3. None of these couples was perfect, but each is an example of heterosexual marriage.
What Did Jesus Say about Homosexuality?
While Jesus did not explicitly address homosexuality, when it comes to how society treats individuals who engage in homosexual relationships, Jesus’ attitude is the benchmark.
The duty and privilege of Christ’s disciples are to offer all who will listen to the message of salvation and the promise of a love greater than anything.
His love and justice go together, but all who call on Christ’s name for salvation are covered by his blood.
Ignoring one’s own sin by way of deflection does not fool God.
Interpretations of the Word 'Homosexuality' in the Bible
There is an argument that Scripture does not contain the word “homosexuality” and that God is not opposed to men or women having sex with consenting members of the same sex. Romans 1:26-27
Here Paul writes of men and women “exchanging natural relations for unnatural ones.” This text is often cited to show that same-sex behavior is contrary to what Paul calls the “natural function,” aligning it with a broader context warning against idolatry and moral chaos (Romans 1:18-32).
We have the examples of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, and Rebekah, Ruth and Boaz; Mary and Joseph; and several more.