Off Stage

Season One - 11b. The Church and Sexuality


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Should I go to my gay friend's wedding? How does Fellowship handle same-sex attraction within their body? Can I ever get married if I'm same-sex attracted? What do I say when my child comes out to me? Why do we have to talk about sexuality so much? These are the questions that Greg and RD tackle in this episode, in rapid fire question-and-answer style.

Q. Why are we constantly talking about homosexuality, and sexuality in general?

A. Because right now, our culture is trying to tell us that you are not whole unless you are sexually fulfilled, which is not Biblical. Yes, God made sex and He made it good, but we have to follow His guidelines for it. We talk about it so we can combat what society and our culture tries to make us believe.

Q. Should I attend my gay friend's wedding?

A. The first thing you have to ask when you are deciding whether or not to attend the wedding is are my friends Believers or Unbelievers? Greg stresses that if "In Jesus' name" is going to be uttered at the wedding, then you cannot attend because by that phrase, they are saying that God is in agreement with the wedding, which is not true. While Jesus eats with sinners, He does not condone their behavior, and He does not eat with Pharisees who claim to be Believers but are living in sin. RD chimes in and reminds us that while the church is a safe place for sinners, it is not a safe place for sin. On the opposite side, if it's a wedding that has nothing to do with God and is a marriage between two Unbelievers, then attending or not is up to your personal convictions, but be careful that you are not supporting the marriage by attending.

Q. How does Fellowship respond when they have same-sex couples attend? 

A. RD begins this answer by expressing that Fellowship doesn't check anyone's sexuality at the door. Fellowship welcomes people who have same-sex attractions, or are living a homosexual lifestyle, just as Jesus welcomed sinners. But RD does warn that Fellowship won't shy away from being vocal about our stance on homosexuality just because there could be same-sex couples in the congregation. Both Greg and RD also discuss how Fellowship would maintain that a person lay down their same-sex lifestyle in order to become members or elders, just like any other sin.

Q. How do I handle never getting married because I'm same-sex attracted?

A. Fellowship teaches that just because you are not married or never will get married doesn't mean you are a lesser Christian. You deserve just as much teaching, knowledge, and guidance as anyone else.

Q. How do I have a conversation with someone about sexuality and gender?

A. We have to talk about those things in a way that honors the Creator for His way of making creation. You have to be willing to have a long conversation with someone about this, and listen more than talk. Then, you can show them from Genesis to Romans about how God created us in a specific way, and that God knows what is best for His people and His creation, no matter how hard that is for us to grasp.

Q. How do I respond when my child/family member comes out to me and says they are embracing the lifestyle?

A. RD implores you to not kick them out or abandon them. Instead, acknowledge that you're thankful they shared it with you and begin the conversation there. Don't sacrifice your conviction, but think about your relationship with that person, and think about how to walk alongside of them in love even though you are making it clear that you disagree with them.

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