Does Romans 1 Condemn Homosexuality?……By Robin Schumacher……There are many in today’s culture that do not recognize the Bible as any kind of moral authority, especially on the matter of homosexuality. It should come as no surprise that atheists and skeptics hold this position; for example, the late Christopher Hitchens once remarked, “What do I care […]
“What does the Bible say – Is homosexuality a sin?”……The Bible consistently tells us that homosexual activity is a sin : Genesis 19:1-13Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed That evening the two angels came to the entrance of the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting there, and when he saw them, he stood up to meet them. […]
“Why is sexual purity so important?”……God gave man and woman the joy and pleasure of sexual relations within the bounds of marriage, and the Bible is clear about the importance of maintaining sexual purity within the boundaries of that union between man and wife. Ephesians 5:3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed […]
Was the word “homosexuality” wrongly interpreted in Paul’s epistles? …By Robin Schumacher……Recently, 22-year old Matthew Vines became a new voice in the homosexual Christian community with a message he delivered at a Midwest church that promoted homosexual Christianity. In his address, Vine asserted that all the biblical passages dealing with homosexual behavior have been wrongly […]
How to Handle Homosexuality in a Sermon …Preachers have their own set of temptations! That fact can be illustrated by an event in the life of John Bunyan. Bunyan had preached an unusually anointed sermon. Immediately after the service, a layman jumped from his pew and raced to shake Bunyan’s hand exclaiming, “Bunyan, that was the most powerful […]
Questions and Answers About the Same-Sex Marriage The Supreme Court is expected to rule on two key marriage cases before the end of June. And as the nation awaits the decisions to the Prop 8 and DOMA cases, good people are asking thoughtful questions on why marriage matters. However, it’s not always easy to wade through […]
A Biblical Response to Gay Marriage by Past.E.K. Hassell September 19, 2004 Ezekiel 22:30 (NKJV)“So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.” God is looking for a […]