THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST BIBLE STUDY & HOME CELL WEEK 30

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 BIBLE STUDY OUTLINE

WEEK 30 – SUNDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 2016

TOPIC: HOMOSEXUALITY – BIBLICAL VIEW

Main Text: I Corinthians 6: 9 - 12

Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 6: 9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Introduction

In our previous discussion, we looked at the meaning of homosexuality. Moving on, we shall explore what the Bible says about this practice. This is of paramount interest considering the conscious attempts by various interest groups to justify homosexual behaviour using various theories and excuses as basis. In the midst of such attempts, the Bible which is the final authority in all issues of life is explicit on the boundaries of sexual expression. Sexual relations as designed by God should only take place between man (male) and woman (female) in the context of marriage. This position is absolute and non-negotiable under any circumstance.

Discussion Questions

1. From the scripture read can homosexuals be part of the kingdom of God? Discuss (verse 9)

2. How do you understand verse 11?

3. What is God’s counsel on human sexuality? (I Corinthians 6: 9, I Corinthians 7: 2, Genesis 2:22-24)

4. How is Homosexuality opposed to God’s counsel on sexual expression?

5. For what reasons will you condemn homosexuality?

6. What practical steps can we take to address the problem of homosexuality in the churches and our communities?

Conclusion

The Bible speaks against sexual relations between persons of the same sex and also indicates that, the right avenue for sexual expression is heterosexual marriage (I Cor. 7:2). Homosexuality contravenes the biblical stance on human sexuality for two reasons. First, it encourages sexual relations between persons of the same gender and secondly, defies the right context for sexual expression. Thus, we can deduce from our study that homosexuality is the result of unbridled sensual human passions and deception (Romans 1: 24 - 27), rather than an alternative sexual orientation as advocates for homosexuality would want us to believe. More so, in I Corinthians 6:11, Paul indicated that homosexuals and other sinners who turned to the Lord were washed, cleansed and set apart for the Lord’s use. Thus, the argument that some are born homosexuals and can never change is deceptive. It also implies that, Homosexuals are sinners who need to repent of their sins and become part of the kingdom of God.

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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST – 2016 HOME CELL OUTLINE

WEEK 30 – SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 24, 2016.

ACTIVITY: SERMON DISCUSSION, PASTORAL CARE GROUPINGS AND VISITATION

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