“If the devil had designed a strategy to discredit the historic Christian position on sexuality, he could not have done much better than what the evangelical.

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“If the devil had designed a strategy to discredit the historic Christian position on sexuality, he could not have done much better than what the evangelical community has actually done in the last several decades.” Ron Sider, “Tragedy, Tradition, and Opportunity in the Homosexuality Debate.” Christianity Today.

Priorities: 1. “Speaking the truth in love” Ephesians 4:15 2 Priorities:   1. “Speaking the truth in love” Ephesians 4:15   2. “…with gentleness and respect…” 1 Peter 3:15–16   3. Upholding Biblical Authority - Matthew 5:17–19

QUESTION 1: How come some denominations fully accept the lifestyles of the LGBTQ population and others don't? How is Scripture used to back both these points of view?

Traditional/Biblical Position Leviticus 18:22 1 Timothy 1:10 1 Corinthians 6:9 Romans 1:26–27

“The primary biblical case against homosexual practice is not the few texts that explicitly mention it. Rather, it is the fact that again and again the Bible affirms the goodness and beauty of sexual intercourse—and everywhere, without exception, the norm is sexual intercourse between a man and a woman committed to each other for life.” Ron Sider

Progressive/Affirming Position Apples and Oranges Progressive/Affirming Position Apples and Oranges. “Fruit” test of affirming theology. “Fruit” test of non-affirming theology. Love and Liberation.

QUESTION 2: How do we address the gay/transgender issue as an individual and as a church to unbelievers and gay/transgender people we come across?

QUESTION 3: Is it OK to bless a gay marriage by your participation in the celebration?

QUESTION 4: A family member or close friend "comes out of the closet QUESTION 4: A family member or close friend "comes out of the closet." How do you love them and at the same time tell them that a core part of who they are is wrong according to Christianity?

1. Listen and learn. 2. Extend Compassion. 3. Be honest. BUT… 4 1. Listen and learn. 2. Extend Compassion. 3. Be honest. BUT… 4. Reinforce the relationship.

If Christian: remind them that their sexuality is not their core identity and help them move into a pursuit of holiness, not happiness. If not Christian: carry on with the relationship as normal.  

“Christian families should never reject a child, throw her out of their home, or refuse to see him if a child announces that he is gay. One can and should disapprove of unbiblical behavior without refusing to love and cherish a child who engages in it. Christian families should be the most loving places for children—even when they disagree with and act contrary to what parents believe. Please, God, may we never hear another story of evangelical parents rejecting children who “come out of the closet.” Ron Sider