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| − | In regards to the question of whether or not homosexuality is a permanent condition, one of the earliest historical records regarding of the existence of [[Ex-Homosexuals|ex-homosexuals]] is a letter of the [[Paul|Apostle Paul]] to the [[Corinth|Corinthian]] [[Christianity|Christian]] church. | + | In regards to the question of whether or not homosexuality is a permanent condition, one of the earliest historical records regarding of the existence of [[Ex-Homosexuals|ex-homosexuals]] is a letter of the [[Paul|Apostle Paul]] to the [[Corinth|Corinthian]] [[Christianity|Christian]] church. (I Corinthians 6:9-11 (NIV)}} |
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In respect to homosexuality and the Bible, sound Bible exegesis and Bible exposition demonstrates that the Bible condemns homosexuality.[1][2][3][4] In addition, Christian apologist JP Holding refutes various arguments that assert that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality.[5][6][7][8][9] In his essay which examines Bible passages regarding homosexuality, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries at The Master's Seminary Alex D. Montoya states that "The Christian needs to befriend and witness to the homosexual with such love, compassion, and wisdom that such will respond to the saving grace of God."[10]
Homosexuality and the Bible and the City of Sodom
The Bible mentions Sodom in variety of biblical books. The destruction of Sodom was an eternal statement on God's views of homosexuality and homosexuality was the chief reason for its judgment (claims that the primary reason for Sodom's judgment was inhospitality are not supported by sound Bible exegesis.[11][12]
Dr. Bryant Wood's Archaeological Investigation in Relation to Sodom
The following was reported in regards to Dr. Bryant Wood's archaeological work in relating to the biblical city of Sodom:
| “ | Most intriguing was evidence that a massive fire had destroyed the city. It lay buried under a coating of ash several feet thick. A cemetery one kilometer outside the city contained charred remains of roofs, posts, and bricks turned red from heat.
Dr. Bryant Wood, in describing these charnel houses, stated that a fire began on the roofs of these buildings. Eventually the burning roof collapsed into the interior and spread inside the building. This was the case in every house they excavated. Such a massive fiery destruction would match the biblical account that the city was destroyed by fire that rained down from heaven. Wood states, "The evidence would suggest that this site of Bab edh-Drha is the biblical city of Sodom."[13] |
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Dr. Wood provides some additional material in relation to the find being the biblical city of Sodom.[14][15]
Ex-Homosexuals and the Bible
In regards to the question of whether or not homosexuality is a permanent condition, one of the earliest historical records regarding of the existence of ex-homosexuals is a letter of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian Christian church. (I Corinthians 6:9-11 (NIV)}}
See Also
References
- ↑ David E. Malick, "The Condemnation of Homosexuality in Romans 1:26-27," Bibliotheca Sacra 150: 599(1993): 327-340
- ↑ David E. Malick, “The Condemnation of Homosexuality in 1 Corinthians 6:9,” Bibliotheca Sacra 150: 600 (1993): 479-492
- ↑ HERMENEUTICAL ISSUES IN THE USE OF THE BIBLE TO JUSTIFY THE ACCEPTANCE OF HOMOSEXUAL PRACTICE, Guenther Haas, Redeemer College
- ↑ The Master's Seminary Journal (TMSJ), 11/2 (Fall 2000) 155-168 HOMOSEXUALITY AND THE CHURCH, Alex D. Montoya (Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries)
- ↑ http://www.tektonics.org/qt/romhom.html
- ↑ http://tektonics.org/gk/genhom.html
- ↑ http://www.tektonics.org/lp/lev18.html
- ↑ http://www.tektonics.org/gk/gayjude.html
- ↑ http://www.tektonics.org/gk/gaydavid.html
- ↑ The Master's Seminary Journal (TMSJ), 11/2 (Fall 2000), page 169, HOMOSEXUALITY AND THE CHURCH, Alex D. Montoya (Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries)
- ↑ http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5702
- ↑ http://www.apologeticspress.org/articles/480
- ↑ Archaeology and the Old Testament by Patrick Zukeran
- ↑ http://www.johnankerberg.com/Articles/_PDFArchives/science/SC3W0903.pdf The Discovery of the Sin Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, Part 1 of 2
- ↑ http://www.johnankerberg.com/Articles/_PDFArchives/science/SC3W1003.pdf The Discovery of the Sin Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah—Part 2