QUESTION ONE: How do we explain that homosexual behavior is sinful?

• The Old Covenant is not our covenant.

> Compare Leviticus 18 to Leviticus 19.

• Jesus raised the bar on morality.

> Matthew 5:27-28 (see context as well)

• The apostles identified behaviors that are sinful.

> 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

• The goal is transformation, not condemnation.

> John 8:11; 2 Corinthians 5:17

QUESTION TWO: Why do we need to change?

• Everyone IS created in God’s image. But the image was broken.

> Romans 3:23

• Jesus changes us.

> 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

• Jesus calls us to agape love.

> John 13:34;

> 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Here’s how we can change the tone:

• Stop calling names.

• Stop using zingers.

• Invite LGBTQ people into your life.