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A Defense of Biblical Marriage
Session 17
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. – Genesis 1:27
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The Church needs wisdom for functioning and ministering in a culture that has
legalized homosexual marriage.
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Is it here to stay?
Probably yes.
Therefore our primary response
must not be political.
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We must not offer a“pinch of incense”on cultural altars!
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The Church needs a biblical theology of civil disobedience, primarily in the area of “hate speech codes.”
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The church needs abiblical
philosophicalhistorical
and cultural
message of
truth and compassion so the world actually knows why
we oppose gay marriage.
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Are broken Christian marriages within the Church any less of a problem than gay marriage outside of the church?
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QuestionIs it loving to
remain silent whensomeone is on adangerous path?
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Gay marriage can only exist in aculture that embraces moral relativism.
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The irony of moral relativismas a worldview is that
there are no true moral relativists.
Everyone is a moral absolutist.
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There is also an important role for positive case
apologetics.
“We believe the Bible is the Word of God and is the
authoritative standard for life because…”
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Defending biblical marriage and refuting gay marriage is best done by critiquing moral relativism.
This approach is based upon Romans 2:14-15 and Acts 17:30-31.
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Even the most “tolerant” people have many things they will not tolerate!
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A troubled conscienceis easily provoked
to anger.
(Romans 1:32; 1 Peter 4:3-4)
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 1:32
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Make use of3 questions
1. Is it wrong?2. Why is it wrong?3. How do you know?
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We are seekingto identify the
moral absolutes held by the
gay marriage advocate.
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A 70 year old manwants to marry his
17 year oldgranddaughter…
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At some point the absolute will be identified…
The person who refuses to acknowledge any absolute is being
dishonest = this is a refutation.
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Make use of the 3 questions of The Rights Fight
1. What is a right?2. From where do rights come?3. How do you know?
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Two ChallengesTwo Challenges
1. Is homosexuality a genetic predisposition?
2. Is it true 10 percent of the population is homosexual?
1. Is homosexuality a genetic predisposition?
2. Is it true 10 percent of the population is homosexual?
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Build a bridgeto the Gospelby declaring
the greatest right of all:
The right to be calledchildren of God!
John 1:12