The Church and Homosexuality

The Church's Stance on Homosexuality: Evidence from the Bible, Reasons for Non-Acceptance, and Possibility of Overcoming

• Homosexuality was considered a sin in the Old Testament, and Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of it.
• Some argue that the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was lack of hospitality, but 2 Peter 2:6-7 and Jude 1:7 clarify it was sexual immorality.
• Homosexual conduct was considered a capital crime under the law of Moses.
• The Lord talked about the people who rejected Him, and He mentioned Sodom would be more tolerable but still condemned.
• Luke 17:28-29 shows that the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah is homosexuality.
• Romans 1:18 states that those who say homosexuality is not a sin and an alternative lifestyle are suppressing the truth.
• 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 lists homosexuals as those who will not inherit the kingdom of God.
• The Church distinguishes between homosexuality as a sin and the homosexual as a person struggling with same-sex attraction.
• The Church tolerates the sinner but not the sin and does not accept homosexuality as an alternative lifestyle.
• Loneliness and mental disorders are among the severe consequences of multiple same-sex relationships.
• Repenting from homosexuality is difficult, but through the grace of God, it is possible.
• Christians should speak the truth with love and grow in Christ.

The Church's Stance on Homosexuality: Evidence from the Bible, Reasons for Non-Acceptance, and Possibility of Overcoming

• Homosexuality was considered a sin in the Old Testament, and Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of it.
• Some argue that the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was lack of hospitality, but 2 Peter 2:6-7 and Jude 1:7 clarify it was sexual immorality.
• Homosexual conduct was considered a capital crime under the law of Moses.
• The Lord talked about the people who rejected Him, and He mentioned Sodom would be more tolerable but still condemned.
• Luke 17:28-29 shows that the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah is homosexuality.
• Romans 1:18 states that those who say homosexuality is not a sin and an alternative lifestyle are suppressing the truth.
• 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 lists homosexuals as those who will not inherit the kingdom of God.
• The Church distinguishes between homosexuality as a sin and the homosexual as a person struggling with same-sex attraction.
• The Church tolerates the sinner but not the sin and does not accept homosexuality as an alternative lifestyle.
• Loneliness and mental disorders are among the severe consequences of multiple same-sex relationships.
• Repenting from homosexuality is difficult, but through the grace of God, it is possible.
• Christians should speak the truth with love and grow in Christ.