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An ongoing dialogue about same-sex marriage.
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The Most Important Question
Is Same-Sex Marriage Biblical?
Explanation of the Levels
Level 1 Conclusions
Level 2 Prominent Explanations
I Corinthians 6
I Timothy 1
Leviticus 18
Romans 1
Level 3 Explanations Deemed Biblical
I Corinthians 6
Leviticus 18 & 20
Level 4: All Current Explanations
Level 4: STATEMENTS FOR SAME-SEX MARRIAGES
Brownson
Equality – Brownson
One Flesh – Brownson
Unity – Brownson
Celibacy – Brownson
Concerning Abuse Only
Most OT Prohibitions Are Obsolete
Inclusivity Is Required
Compassion, Not Debates
Genetics
The Suffering of Same-Sex Attracted People
The Parables And Compassion
Compassion Bridges the Great Moral Chasm
The Compassionate Samaritan
The Prodigal Son
The Servant Who was Shown Compassion
Two Prayers Offered
Level 4: STATEMENTS AGAINST SAME-SEX MARRIAGES
I Cor. 6 – Gagnon
Lev. 18 & 20 -Gagnon
Romans 1 Prohibits All Such Acts
Shameless Indicates Universal Prohibition
What Ought Not To Be Done
The Words Females and Males
Dishonorable Passions
Romans 1 Is Not Limited To Excessive Acts
Epithumia Did Not Mean “Excessive”
Pathe Did Not Mean “Excessive”
Pathe And Non-Biblical Definitions
Consumed Indicates Not Excessive
Verse 26b And “Nature”
Verse 27 Not Limited To Excessive Acts
Shameless Acts – A Noun, Not A Verb
Shameless: A Reference to Genitals, Not Excess
– -“For” Specifically Refutes Excessive
Level 4: STATEMENTS FOR HETEROSEXUAL MARRIAGES ONLY
One Flesh: Male And Female Required
Level 4: STATEMENTS AGAINST HETEROSEXUAL MARRIAGES ONLY
I Corinthians 6:9-10
All One Body Counters The Human Sexuality Report
CONCLUSION: THE ALL ONE BODY VIDEOS
CONCLUSION RE BIBLICAL CONCERNS
Eight Objections to the HSR
What About Romans 1?
Not A Set Of Rules
Missing The Point
Context Is King
Not So Clear
A Devotional Response
The Church of Nevertheless
Creation vs. Nature
Reflections
CONCLUSION CONCERNING LGBTQ+ CONCERNS
Harm to Trans Christians
Using the Bible to Oppress
What’s the Harm
Bearing Your Burden
CONCLUSION ON SCIENTIFIC CONCERNS
Integrating Revelation
Misuse of Research
CONCLUSION ON THE CONFESSIONAL CONCERNS SECTION
Intersex and Transgender
Variant or Defect?
HSR’s Flawed Claim
Ursinus’s Use of Unchastity
RCA’s LGBTQ+ Decision
Committee Membership
CONCLUSION: PASTORAL CONCERNS
Discounting and Not Listening
List of Sexual Sins vs. Grace
HSR Lacks Pastoral Advice
The Boundless Love of God
Some Observations
CONCLUSION OF THIS SECTION
Five Major Concerns
Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff
Classis Grand Rapids East Report of 2016
Brownson: Against Heterosexual Marriages Only
Impurity
Nature As Individualistic
Unnatural As Extreme
Non-Procreative Acts
Response to Natural & Unnatural
Endorsements
Grand Rapids East Report of 2016
Exchanging Desires: Only Conscious Choices Prohibited
Same-Sex Marriage and Science
Pederasty And Prostitution Motivated Paul’s Understanding
“Natural” – A Perceived, Not Biblical Norm?
Paul Only Prohibited Excesses
Romans 1 Contains Cultural Norms
Loader’s Comments
Paul’s Comments Were Limited
Paul’s Culture Required Condemnation
Loving Relationships Unknown? – Brownson
Matt. 7- Dr. Achtemeier
Who Determines?
Important Questions
Hate Speech
Is same-sex marriage a matter of adiaphora?
try same-sex marriage
The Sword of the Spirit
The Bible: Our Only Standard
Explanation Of The Levels
Level 1 – The Bible As Our Only Standard -Conclusions
Level 2: Bible Our Standard – Prominent Explanations
Level 3 – Bible As Only Standard – Explanations Deemed Biblical
Level 4 – Bible As Standard – All Current Explanations
STATEMENTS FOR THE BIBLE IS NOT OUR ONLY STANDARD
The Bible Centers On Christ
The Bible Is Insufficient
STATEMENTS AGAINST THE BIBLE NOT BEING OUR ONLY STANDARD
STATEMENTS FOR THE BIBLE IS OUR ONLY STANDARD FOR FAITH AND PRACTICE
Same-Sex Marriage & Unity
Explanation of the unity levels
Level 1 – Unity Conclusions
Level 2- Unity – Prominent Explanations
Level 3-Unity Explanations Deemed Biblical
3. Unity Inevitably Endorses Serious Sin
3. Unity & Morality Are Required By Scripture
Level 4-Unity All Current Explanations
STATEMENTS FOR UNITY REQUIRES US TO AGREE TO DISAGREE
Acts 15 – Pro Unity
John 17-Unity
Plausible Interpretations Require Unity
Romans 1: A Plausible Same-Sex Marriage Interpretation
The Christ-Spiral
Trans-Hermeneutic Unity
STATEMENTS AGAINST UNITY REQUIRE US TO AGREE TO DISAGREE
Acts 15 – Doesn’t Require Unity Regardless
John 17 Does Not Demand Unity
Plausible Interpretations Do Not Require Unity
I Corinthians 5 – A Call To Moral Living
STATEMENTS FOR UNITY HERE IS CONTRARY TO SCRIPTURE
Unity Inevitably Endorses Serious Sin
Unity & Morality Are Required By Scripture
STATEMENTS AGAINST UNITY HERE IS CONTRARY TO SCRIPTURE
Morality: A False Distinction?
The Significance of the Issue of Same-Sex Marriage
The Sword of the Spirit
The CRC and Human Sexuality
The Abide Project – things it has done well.
The Abide Project – things it has not done well.
Better Together – things it has done well.
Better Together – things it has not done well.
Key Resources
Organizations
Concerning Better Together: A Third Way
Better Together – Not A Salvation Matter?
Bible Verses About Sexual Immorality
Jesus’ Headship Compromised
The Rainbow Letters
Israel As God’s Nation
Rev. Wendell Karsen
Brownson’s Hermeneutic and its Implications
Article in The National
Brownson: Acknowledgement
Brownson’s Hermeneutic and its Implications
Brownson’s 15 Critical Errors
Overture re Eastern Ave. CRC 2024: Act Lovingly or Call for Repentance?
Overture 20 to the CRC Synod of 2021 (2022)
Overture 20 – Christian Unity
Overture 20: Fruit of the Spirit in LGBTQ People
Overture 20: Theology That Harms
Overture 20: The Image of God
Overture 20: Careful Deliberation Is Still Required
Overture 20: For Local Discernment
Overture 20: Confessional Status
Overture 20 & The PCC
Letter Signed By Calvin Faculty And Staff
Dr. Wolterstorff’s Response to the Report on Human Sexuality
Dr. Stephen G. Whatley
Miscellaneous
Pacific Island Ministries
Dame Carol Kidu and Moral Values in PNG
Comments On The Decisions Of The CRC’s 2022 Synod
Personal Criticisms
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Level 4: STATEMENTS FOR HETEROSEXUAL MARRIAGES ONLY
Index of Pyramid Level 4