The Bible and Homosexual sin
Sexual relations between people of the same sex. The biblical emphasis upon the loving union of male and female, as an integral part of God’s creation ordinance, establishes the context against which the censure of homosexual practice is to be set. One would think that a PM of a country would have more common sense?
God’s creation order for sexuality - Ge 1:27-28; 2:18-24
Both Jesus Christ and Paul endorsed the creation order: Mk 10:6-9 pp Mt 19:4-5; Eph 5:31
OT prohibitions of homosexual practice -Lev 18:22 See also Lev 20:13
Homosexual practice is incompatible with the kingdom of God
1Co 6:9-10 The meanings of the Greek words for “male prostitutes” and “homosexual offenders” are disputed, but the terms are commonly associated with particular forms of homosexual behaviour. See also 1Ti 1:9-11
Sexual disorder is one consequence of rejecting God - Ro 1:21-27
Homosexuality associated with pagan religious beliefs and practices: 1Ki 14:24; 15:12; 2Ki 23:7
Examples of homosexual practice
- In Sodom and Gomorrah: Ge 19:4-8; Jude 7
- Jdg 19:16-24 in Israel in a time of moral decadence
Manser, M. H. (2009). Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies. London: Martin Manser.