1. Romans 1:24-32

2. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.

3. Romans 1:24-32 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

4. Romans 1:24-32 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil- mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful;

5. Romans 1:24-32 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

6. Does God Condemn Homosexuality?

7. Homosexuality in the Old Testament You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination. Leviticus 18:22

8. Does God Condemn Homosexuality? Homosexuality in the Old Testament If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them. Leviticus 20:13

9. Does God Condemn Homosexuality? Homosexuality in the Old Testament Now before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both old and young, all the people from every quarter, surrounded the house. 5 And they called to Lot and said to him, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may know them carnally.“ Genesis 19:4-5

10. Does God Condemn Homosexuality? Homosexuality in the Old Testament For we will destroy this place, because the outcry against them has grown great before the face of the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it.“ Genesis 19:13

11. Homosexuality in the N.T. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.

12. Homosexuality in the N.T. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

13. Homosexuality in the N.T. 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil- mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful;

14. Homosexuality in the N.T. 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. Romans 1:24-32

15. Homosexuality in the N.T. 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 homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

16. Does the World Condemn Homosexuality? 1.What about genetics? 2.Does the homosexual lifestyle hurt anyone?

17. Does the World Condemn Homosexuality? Does the homosexual lifestyle hurt anyone? - Is it normal? - Homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1973. It was said that it did not fulfill the “distress and social disability” criteria that were used to define a disorder.

18. The Christian’s response to the sin of Homosexuality 1.Do not be deceived by false ideas concerning the sin of homosexuality. Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, - 1 Timothy 4:1-2

19. The Christian’s response to the sin of Homosexuality 2. The homosexual lifestyle is a sin, sin can be repented of.

20. The Christian’s response to the sin of Homosexuality 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 homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

21. The Christian’s response to the sin of Homosexuality And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11

22. The Christian’s response to the sin of Homosexuality And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners, they said to His disciples, " How is it that He eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?"17 When Jesus heard it, He said to them, " Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.“ Mark 2:16-17

23. The Christian’s response to the sin of Homosexuality 17 When Jesus heard it, He said to them, " Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.“ Mark 2:17 - Christ was not condoning sin, but is calling them instead to repent.

24. Conclusion 1.Homosexuality is a grotesque sin that many have embraced. 2.Regardless of who supports it, God has always condemned it as sin. 3.We must remember however, repentance is possible for some.