#241 Why Christians Cannot Affirm Homosexuality

<p>Does the Bible’s condemnation of homosexual practice mean that Christianity is hateful toward gay people?</p><p>In this teaching episode, Joel Settecase explains why biblical Christianity is not anti-gay, but anti-sin—and why that distinction matters.</p><p>The Christian message did not arise as a reaction to the modern LGBTQ movement. For nearly 2,000 years, Scripture has condemned homosexual practice alongside greed, drunkenness, theft, sexual immorality, verbal abuse, and every other form of rebellion against God.</p><p>But condemnation is not the final word.</p><p>The Gospel announces that sinners can be washed, sanctified, and justified through Jesus Christ. Christians do not speak about homosexuality because we believe ourselves to be morally superior. We speak because we too have sinned, and we have received forgiveness through Christ.</p><p>This episode also addresses the common objection, “It is not our place to judge.” Joel agrees that final judgment belongs to God—but God has already revealed His moral verdict in Scripture. Christians do not decide who goes to heaven or hell. Our responsibility is to agree with God, speak the truth in love, and call everyone—including ourselves—to repentance and faith.</p><p>The Christian message to the LGBTQ community is not hatred. It is the same message offered to every sinner: Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose on the third day, and gives eternal life to all who repent and believe.</p><p><strong>Go Deeper</strong></p><p>Become the worldview leader your family and church need. Learn more about the Hammer &amp; Anvil Society at <a href="https://thethink.institute/society">https://thethink.institute/society</a>.</p><p>Pastors and church leaders can bring practical worldview and apologetics training to their congregations through The Think Institute. Learn more at <a href="https://thethink.institute/forchurches">https://thethink.institute/forchurches</a>.</p><p>The Think Institute is a Christian nonprofit ministry equipping believers to explain, share, and defend the Christian message. Give now at <a href="https://thethink.institute/partner">https://thethink.institute/partner</a>.</p>