unChristian by David Kinnamon Perceptions: ages 16 – 29 Anti-homosexual Judgmental Hypocritical Old-fashioned Too involved with politics Out of touch with reality Insensitive to others Boring Not accepting of other faiths Confusing
A Christian Response to
Homosexuality Dr. Christopher Yuan www.christopheryuan.com
Outsiders 91% 87% 85% 78% 75% 72% 70% 68% 64% 61%
Christian Response
Church 80% 52% 47% 36% 50% 32% 29% 27% 39% 44%
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I. Convicted A. Gay sex is not the worst sin B. Our sin is just as odious
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Christian Response
Christian Response
Christian Response
II.Consistent
III.Compassionate
IV.Complete
A. Regarding relationships
A. B. C. D.
1. Singleness is a gift (1 Corinthians 7)
B. Regarding sexuality 1. Holy Sexuality
C. Regarding Change
Expect this is present here Know your position Assurance of friendship Zero-tolerance on bullying, stop gay jokes
A. Focus on Truth 1. “Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God” 1 Cor 6:11
B. Be Redemptive C. Christian with Homosexual Feelings
1. Change is not the absence of temptations, but change is the ability to be holy even in the midst of temptations
1. Thank them 2. Not alone 4
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Christian Response
Christian Response
Christian Response
IV.Complete
IV.Complete
IV.Complete
C. Christian with Homosexual Feelings 3. 4. 5. 6.
D. LGBT Friends
Identity in Christ Be realistic Don’t focus so much on externals Encourage God honoring same-sex friendships
D. LGBT Friends
1. Do Not... a. b. c. d.
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2. Do...
Compare to addiction, pedophilia, murder, etc. Say “lifestyle” or “choice” Say “Love the sinner hate the sin” Debate (aka “defend the truth”). There’s a time for truth when their heart is open.
a. b. c. d. e.
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Pray Listen Be Intentional Be Patient and Persistent Be Transparent
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