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Homosexuality and biblical interpretation (view source)
Revision as of 19:22, March 26, 2009
, 19:22, March 26, 2009→1 Corinthians 11
In the light of which additional texts, to join man with man is further seen contrary to this unique union in marriage between opposite genders, in which both genders hold distinctive roles due to their creation differences, both in position, overall paracletal purpose and procreation.
In the light of which additional texts, to join man with man is further seen contrary to this unique union in marriage between opposite genders, in which both genders hold distinctive roles due to their creation differences, both in position, overall paracletal purpose and procreation.
Baker's states,
From the beginning it is acknowledged that humankind is created in two genders that together bear God's image (Gen 1:27) and together constitute a unity of flesh (Gen 2:24). The reaffirmation of these two notions in key New Testament passages on sexuality (Matt 19:1-12; 1 Cor 7:12-20) demonstrates the continuity and importance of sexual differentiation in the construction of a normative biblical sexuality. More simply put, humankind is created to find human completion only in the (marital) union of two sexes.<ref>[http://www.studylight.org/dic/bed/view.cgi?number=T348 Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology]</ref>
In addition, while sexual unions do not exist in the spiritual realm, the absence of sexual distinctions therein cannot negate those established by God in the physical realm.
In addition, while sexual unions do not exist in the spiritual realm, the absence of sexual distinctions therein cannot negate those established by God in the physical realm.