1 Timothy 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul - Apostle - messenger of God breaking new ground message of Grace, Mercy and Peace with God

1 Timothy 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul - Apostle - messenger of God breaking new ground message of Grace, Mercy and Peace with God Timothy -Church leader in Ephesus Mixed race and faith background Young Mentored by Paul

1 Timothy 1 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer Timothy to stop false teachers How do we know what is false teaching? Why is it important to resist false teaching? What false teachings do we need to be careful of? THIS MORNING

1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious What false teachings do we need to be careful of? 2. Ideas that dispute what is sinful

1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers What false teachings do we need to be careful of? 2. Ideas that dispute what is sinful

1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers What false teachings do we need to be careful of? 2. Ideas that dispute what is sinful

1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, What false teachings do we need to be careful of? 2. Ideas that dispute what is sinful

1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, What false teachings do we need to be careful of? 2. Ideas that dispute what is sinful

1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers. And it is for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine 11 that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. What false teachings do we need to be careful of? 2. Ideas that dispute what is sinful

Homosexuality “The Bible is to gays what Mein Kampf is to Jews.” Peter Tatchell

Homosexuality Can the bible really be against homosexuality?

Homosexuality Can the bible really be against homosexuality? Isn’t being against homosexuality discriminatory and unloving?

Homosexuality Can the bible really be against homosexuality? Isn’t being against homosexuality discriminatory and unloving? Isn’t accepting gay marriage the last straw?

Homosexuality Can the bible really be against homosexuality? Isn’t being against homosexuality discriminatory and unloving? Isn’t accepting gay marriage the last straw? What do we believe God thinks?

3 attitudes 1. Homosexuality is good Natural as long as loving and non-abusive But... How do we know what is good for us? Sexual desire part of God’s good creation

How do we know what is good for us? Faith Assumptions: -

How do we know what is good for us? Faith Assumptions: - 1. God our creator knows what is best for us

How do we know what is good for us? Faith Assumptions: - 1. God our creator knows what is best for us 2. God the creator has the power to ensure the Bible accurately reflects his thoughts

Leviticus 18 1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘I am the LORD your God. 3 You must not do as they do in Egypt, where you used to live, and you must not do as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. Do not follow their practices. 4 You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I am the LORD your God. 5 Keep my decrees and laws, for whoever obeys them will live by them. I am the LORD. Biblical response to Homosexuality Live differently to the culture around

Biblical response to Homosexuality Live differently to the culture around Leviticus 18 6 “‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Live differently to the culture around Leviticus 18 6 “‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. 7 “‘Do not dishonour your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her. 8 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; that would dishonour your father. 9 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Live differently to the culture around Leviticus “‘Do not have sexual relations with your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter; that would dishonour you. 11 “‘Do not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father’s wife, born to your father; she is your sister. 12 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. 13 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister, because she is your mother’s close relative. 14 “‘Do not dishonour your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations; she is your aunt.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Live differently to the culture around Leviticus “‘Do not have sexual relations with your daughter–in–law. She is your son’s wife; do not have relations with her. 16 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would dishonour your brother. 17 “‘Do not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter. Do not have sexual relations with either her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter; they are her close relatives. That is wickedness. 18 “‘Do not take your wife’s sister as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is living.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Leviticus 18 6 “‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. Leviticus “‘Do not have sexual relations with an animal and defile yourself with it. More to sexual morality than consent and desire What feels right may not be best for community or self in long run Exodus 20: 14 “You shall not commit adultery.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Leviticus 18 6 “‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. Leviticus “‘Do not have sexual relations with an animal and defile yourself with it. More to sexual morality than consent and desire What feels right may not be best for community or self in long run Exodus 20: 14 “You shall not commit adultery. Sex is not a human right Sexual desire has to be restrained and controlled Sexual desire can be addictive and destructive

Biblical response to Homosexuality Leviticus 18 6 “‘No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Leviticus “‘Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Leviticus “‘Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. 22 “‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Leviticus “‘Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. 22 “‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable. 23 “‘Do not have sexual relations with an animal and defile yourself with it. A woman must not present herself to an animal to have sexual relations with it; that is a perversion.

Biblical response to Homosexuality 1 Corinthians 6 8 You yourselves cheat and do wrong, and you do this to your brothers and sisters. 9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor practicing homosexuals 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. New Testament also

Biblical response to Homosexuality 1 Corinthians 6 8 You yourselves cheat and do wrong, and you do this to your brothers and sisters. 9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor practicing homosexuals 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. New Testament also

Biblical response to Homosexuality 1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers. And it is for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine 11 that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.

3 attitudes 1. Homosexuality is good Natural as long as loving and non-abusive But... God knows what is best for us Bible teaches that not all sexual desire is good for us Bible says homosexual practice is wrong

3 attitudes 1. Homosexuality is good 2. Homosexuals are evil Homosexuality is a perversion to rebuke and attack But...

Biblical response to Homosexuality John 8 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group 4 and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.

John But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Biblical response to Homosexuality

John 8 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Jesus did not reject the fallen

Biblical response to Homosexuality John 3 17 God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus did not reject the fallen

Biblical response to Homosexuality Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Jesus welcomes the fallen

3 attitudes 1. Homosexuality is good 2. Homosexuals are evil Homosexuality is a perversion to rebuke and attack But... God does not reject sinners Homosexuality not different to other sins

3 attitudes 1. Homosexuality is good 2. Homosexuals are evil Homosexuals are to be accepted, loved and supported in their desire to celibate 3. Homosexuality is a temptation to be resisted

Biblical response to Homosexuality Matthew 4 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Jesus was tempted Hebrews 2 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 4 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.

Biblical response to Homosexuality Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Jesus welcomes the fallen

Homosexual orientation - Multiple causes Love, welcome and support Can be used by God A desire to be resisted Not the denial of love but of lust

3 attitudes 1. Homosexuality is good 2. Homosexuals are evil Homosexuals are to be accepted, loved and supported in their desire to celibate 3. Homosexuality is a temptation to be resisted

Biblical response to Homosexuality 1 Corinthians 6 8 You yourselves cheat and do wrong, and you do this to your brothers and sisters. 9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor practicing homosexuals 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. New Testament also

Biblcal response to Homosexuality 1 Timothy 1 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers. And it is for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine 11 that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.

1 Timothy 1 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Paul’s conclusion on the subject -

1 Timothy 1 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. Paul’s conclusion on the subject -

1 Timothy 1 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Paul’s conclusion on the subject -

1 Timothy 1 15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Paul’s conclusion on the subject -

Let us... resist believing any sexual desire has to be indulged

Let us... resist believing any sexual desire has to be indulged gently refute the redefinition of marriage

Let us... resist believing any sexual desire has to be indulged stand against the rejection and vilification of gays gently refute the redefinition of marriage

Let us... resist believing any sexual desire has to be indulged stand against the rejection and vilification of gays welcome and love those who are grappling with this issue gently refute the redefinition of marriage