Certain states are now allowing same-sex marriages. What does the Bible have to say about these things?
Marriage
- Established by God in the beginning (Genesis 2:18-24; Mark 10:6-8)
- God joins two people together (Matthew 19:6)
- Marriage is for one man & one woman for life (Matthew 19:4-6)
Homosexuality
- Contrary to nature (Romans 1:26-27)
- It is a chosen practice (Romans 1:25-27)
- It is sinful (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:10)
- Those who practice it can change (1 Corinthians 6:11)
Government
- Government’s role is not to establish or define marriage
- They are to punish evildoers (Romans 13:3-4)
- They are to protect the innocent (Romans 13:4)
- They are to provide and maintain a secure, free environment (1 Timothy 2:2-4)