Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Gender Controversy - Intro

February 1st, 2011
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We are told that the opposition is a recent phenomenon

• Bible does not condemn homosexuality
• Committed homosexual relationships is compatible with Biblical unity

They use examples: Jon/David, Ruth, Naomi

Clear passages are "reinterpreted" so the "modern reader" can understand

• In the past, people were ashamed to go public
• People did not have to address it because it was understood
• Francis Turretin  (17th century) said that homosexuality was  - "sin against nature"

Both sides claim the Bible supports their view - It is one way or the other

Bible disapproves but offers hope
Satan wants to call evil good and good evil

Sodom and Gomorrah
Genesis 13:13 - MEN were exceedingly wicked; rebelled against God
Key Phrase: Both sides claim the Bible supports their view - It is one way or the other