A Christian’s
Perspective on Homosexuality
Introduction:
Our nation is in
midst of a major culture war over issue of homosexuality. In less than 30
years, homosexuality has gone from a non-issue to a topic discussed nationwide.
This topic receives every possible form of media exposure. America seems
obsessed with sex. This obsession has led to every kind of perversion, even
perversion previously unimaginable. Homosexuality is just a part of these
perversions. If tide of homosexuality and sexual perversion is to be turned around,
people must be taught to respect and value God’s word and develop personal
discipline and restraint.
I.
Homosexuality in the OT.
A.
Gen 19 – a major battleground in this
issue.
B.
19:2-5 – to understand the depravity
– must look at these verses.
1.
19:5 – ASV: “know” them. NIV: “have
sex with them.”
a)
19:8 – Lot offers daughters to have
sex with men.
b)
19:9-11 – they weren’t interested.
2.
19:24-25 – Sodom and Gomorrah were
destroyed.
C.
Leviticus 18:22
1.
Leviticus 20:13 – God says
homosexuality is forbidden.
a)
20:26 – God intended for His people to
be holy and set apart from the other nations.
II.
Homosexuality in NT.
A.
Jude 7 – Jude warns against false
teachers – referring to God’s judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah because of
homosexuality.
1.
Strange
flesh refers to homosexual
activity.
2.
Romans 1:24-27 - Being gay is termed
unnatural.
B.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
III.
The Gospel offers hope for
recovery.
A.
1 Cor. 6:11 – Corinthians had engaged
in homosexual acts.
1.
Gospel cleansed and liberated them.
2.
2 Cor 3:18 – they were being transformed
from their ungodliness.
B.
Power to change is through the gospel
– Rom 1:16; 2 Cor 5:17
1.
Sinful behavior can be changed if the heart
and character is completely converted to Christ.
2.
James Dobson: There is a 70% success rate of
homosexual reparation, if highly motivated morally.
IV.
What should be our perspective?
A.
Homosexuality is sin. Those who continue to
practice it will be lost.
1.
This is nothing to cheer about.
B.
1 Cor. 6:9-10 – it is a sin –
just like any other sin.
1.
God does not rank sin. Neither should we. All sin is serious.
C.
We can and should stand opposed to the sin
& not apologize for that.
1.
But…we should also offer a warm, loving, and
caring atmosphere for those who struggle with this sin.
2.
Care/compassion/love/grace does NOT equal
the condoning of the sinful behavior. See Luke 15:1
Conclusion:
A.
We need not be afraid to stand up for right
at each opportunity.
1.
We can stand for right w/class; honor; and
dignity.
2.
No need to act tactless and ugly.
B.
Rom. 1:16 – do you need to obey the
gospel? There is hope! 1 Cor. 6:11