What does the Bible REALLY Say About Homosexuality?
Homosexuality and The Bible — by Pastor Tom Eckstein The issue of homosexuality has created much debate among various Christian denominations. Some Christians suggest that the Bible has been misinterpreted by those who assert that God condemns homosexual activity. Instead, pro-gay Christians stress that the Bible does not condemn consensual homosexual behavior between adults. The purpose of this brief article is to show what the Bible actually teaches about homosexuality. First of all, Genesis chapters 1 & 2 clearly teach that sexual activity is reserved only for one man and one woman within the context of marriage. Jesus Himself quotes from Genesis chapters 1 & 2 in Matthew 19:1-9 where He stresses that the only option to sex between one man and one woman in marriage is celibacy! The Apostle Paul refers to Genesis chapter 2 in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 where he condemns sexual activity apart from marriage. In addition, Paul also quotes from Genesis chapter 2 in Ephesians 5:22-33 where he
