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Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you,
With all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another
With psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
Singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
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3. The Depravity of Men Romans 1:20-30

4. The Nature of Depravity
Depravity: - Linguistically: against what is normal - Application: against natural design

5. The Nature of Depravity
The nature of depravity per Romans 1: It seeks to satisfy itself 1 Timothy 6:5
1Ti 6:5 and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.

6. The Nature of Depravity
The nature of depravity per Romans 1: It seeks to satisfy itself It is not content with its accomplishments - Ever moving to more wickedness
1Ti 6:5 and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.

7. The Nature of Depravity
The nature of depravity per Romans 1: It seeks to satisfy itself It is not content with its accomplishments It seeks to destroy those who disagree - Lot (Genesis 19:9
Ge 19:9 But they said, "Stand aside." Furthermore, they said, "This one came in as an alien, and already he is acting like a judge; now we will treat you worse than them." So they pressed hard against Lot and came near to break the door.

8. The Nature of Depravity
Per Romans 1:

9. The Nature of Depravity
Per Romans 1 : Homosexuality is depravity – 1 Cor. 6:9-10
1Co 6:9 ¶ Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

10. The Nature of Depravity
Per Romans 1 :
Homosexuality is depravity – 1 Cor. 6:9-10
Bisexuality is depravity – 1 Cor. 6:9-10
1Co 6:9 ¶ Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

11. The Nature of Depravity
Per Romans 1 :
Homosexuality is depravity – 1 Cor. 6:9-10
Bisexuality is depravity – 1 Cor. 6:9-10
Transgenderism is depravity – Matt. 19:4-5
Mt 19:4 And He answered and said, "Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE, 5 and said, 'FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH'?
Gender is a BIOLOGCIAL condition, NOT an intellectual or emotional one

12. The Nature of Depravity
Per Romans 1 :
Homosexuality is depravity – 1 Cor. 6:9-10
Bisexuality is depravity – 1 Cor. 6:9-10
Transgenderism is depravity – Matt. 19:4-5
Supporting these roles is depravity – Rom. 1:32
Eph 5:11 Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; 12 for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.

13. The Defense of Depravity
“It does not hurt anyone”
"Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Youth Suicide". Eric.ed.gov. Retrieved

14. The Defense of Depravity
“It does not hurt anyone” - Per Romans 1, it leads to violent sin - Jails are FULL of violent offenders
"Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Youth Suicide". Eric.ed.gov. Retrieved

15. The Defense of Depravity
“It does not hurt anyone” - Per Romans 1, it leads to violent sin - Depravity leads to emotional turmoil - Suicide rates 4x - Drug use 3x - HIV/AIDS 3x
"Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Youth Suicide". Eric.ed.gov. Retrieved

16. The Defense of Depravity
“It does not hurt anyone” - Per Romans 1, it leads to violent sin - Depravity leads to emotional turmoil - Depravity destroys successful families - Studies constantly reveal this
Washington Times: Study: Children fare better in traditional mom-dad homes (June 10, 2012) – 2 studies
Barack Obama endorsed the vital role of fathers in a 2008 speech: "Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today that family is the most important. And we are called to recognize and honor how critical every father is to that foundation.“
- Importance of Fathers in Healthy Development of Children

17. The Defense of Depravity
“It does not hurt anyone” - Per Romans 1, it leads to violent sin - Depravity leads to emotional turmoil - Depravity destroys successful families - Sin hurts God! - James 3:4-5
Jas 4:4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. 5 Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"?

18. The Defense of Depravity
“It does not hurt anyone” - Per Romans 1, it leads to violent sin - Depravity leads to emotional turmoil - Depravity destroys successful families - Sin hurts God! - Sexual depravity targets children

19. The Defense of Depravity
“We are born this way” - No scientific evidence has EVER been found - If people have NO control of desire: - Borderline Personality Disorder - By definition it is NOT NATURAL

20. The Defense of Depravity
“We are born this way” - No scientific evidence has EVER been found - However, it is not impossible - Matthew 19:12 - It is irrelevant – 1 Corinthians 10:13
Mt 19:12 "For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are also eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. He who is able to accept this, let him accept it.“
1Co 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.

21. The Defense of Depravity
“It is wrong to judge” - Not according to Scriptures - Matthew 7:1-5 - John 7:24
Joh 7:24 "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

22. The Defense of Depravity
“It is wrong to judge” - Not according to Scriptures - Labels such as Homophobic, Prejudice, Bigot: - Are by definition judgmental - Seek to make depravity moral
Joh 7:24 "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."

23. The First Act of Depravity
Genesis 3:1-6
Jas 3:15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

24. The First Act of Depravity
Genesis 3:1-6 - Satan lied about dying Consider the lies about homosexuality - Satan accused God of evil doing Consider the slander against Christians - Satan promised wisdom Wisdom of the earth – James
Jas 3:15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

25. The First Act of Depravity
Genesis 3:1-6 - Satan lied about dying Consider the lies about homosexuality - Satan accused God of evil doing Consider the slander against Christians - Satan promised wisdom Wisdom of the world – James 3:15-16
Jas 3:15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

26. The First Act of Depravity
POINT: - Satan changed morality by changing ideas - Homosexuality is EVIL - Standing with God is RIGHT
Jas 3:15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

27. The First Act of Depravity
Isaiah 5:20-21
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!
POINT: - Satan changed morality by changing ideas - Homosexuality is EVIL - Standing with God is RIGHT
Jas 3:15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

29. Romans Road of Salvation
Hearing and Believing ……….Romans 10:17 Confessing Jesus as Lord ……..Romans 10:9 Repentance from sin ….….Romans 6:11-13 Baptism into Christ ……………Romans 6:3-4 Remaining faithful ……………Romans 12:1-2