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Defining social issue of this generation
Most of us know someone affectedChristians have often responded without grace
Why talk about homosexuality?Slide3
Attraction
IdentityBehavior
What does “homosexuality” mean?Slide4
Nature, nurture, or choices?
Where does homosexual attraction come from?
Dr.
Marc
Breedlove
(
Mich
State
Univ
) “
These findings
give us proof for what we theoretically know to be the case – that sexual experience can alter the structure of the brain, just as genes can alter it. I
t
is possible that differences in sexual behavior
cause, rather
than are
caused by,
differences in
brain structure.”Slide5
Nature, nurture, or choices?
Where does homosexual attraction come from?
Simon
LeVay
“
I did not prove that homosexuality is genetic, or find a genetic cause for being gay. I didn’t show that gay men are born that way, the most common mistake people make in interpreting my work. Nor did I locate a gay center in the brain.” Slide6
Nature, nurture, or choices?
Where does homosexual attraction come from?
Bailey and
Pillard
twins study
If one twin is gay...
identical twins: both gay 52%
fraternal twins: both gay 22%Slide7
Nature, nurture, or choices?
Potentially all 3
Where does homosexual attraction come from?
Nearly 70% of gender confused boys do not have a father at home Slide8
Nature, nurture, or choices?
Potentially all 3
Where does homosexual attraction come from?
46% of homosexual men report being
molested
90
% of lesbian women had experienced some form of abuse as a
childSlide9
Nature, nurture, or choices?
Potentially all 3This is not what really matters
Where does homosexual attraction come from?Slide10
Is homosexuality sin?
Leviticus
18:22You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.Slide11
Is homosexuality sin?
Leviticus 20:13
If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death. Their
bloodguiltiness
is upon them.Slide12
Is homosexuality sin?
1
Corinthians 6:9-10...Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals
, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.Slide13
Is homosexuality sin?
Romans
1:26-27For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error.Slide14
Is homosexuality sin?
Behavior, not attraction, is the issue
Homosexual behavior is clearly sinSlide15
Is homosexual behavior worse than other sins?
Absolutely not!
1 Cor 6 – with stealing, getting drunk, coveting
Rom 1 – middle of the pack
Jesus – saved wrath for self-righteous
You are not a 2
nd
class Christian
This struggle does not define youSlide16
Why must we tell people that homosexual behavior is sin?
To lead them to the gospel
To help them escape the consequences
1
Corinthians
6:18
Flee immorality. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body. Slide17
To lead them to the gospel
To help them escape the consequences78% of homosexuals have had an STD
1.5x higher risk of depression3x higher risk of suicideavg life expectancy: 20-30 years shorter!
Why must we tell people that homosexual behavior is sin?Slide18
Can homosexual behavior change?
1 Corinthians 6:11
...nor effeminate, nor homosexuals... Such were
some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.Slide19
Can homosexual behavior change?
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.Slide20
Can homosexual orientation change?
Philippians 2:12–13
So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and
to work
for His good pleasure.
Yes, with caveatsSlide21
Can homosexual orientation change?
Yes, with caveats
may not include heterosexual desires
the opposite of homosexuality is not heterosexuality, it’s holiness Slide22
Can homosexual orientation change?
Yes, with caveats
may not include heterosexual desiresvigilance will be required in this lifeSlide23
What if you struggle with homosexuality?
Remember:
behavior, not temptation, is sinthis struggle does not define you
there is hope – change is possible
Do:
flee tempting people & situations
be accountable to someone safe
get expert help
exodusinternational.org
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What if someone you love struggles with or embraces homosexuality?
Relax
Educate yourselfexodusinternational.org
101
Frequently Asked Questions about
Homosexuality
by Mike Haley
Speak the truth in grace
PraySlide25