Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee offers thoughts on the issue of sexuality, after reading the book Confronting Old Testament Controversies by Tremper Longman III.
Sexuality
It is frequently claimed that since Yeshua (Jesus) did not specifically speak about homosexuality, that it is, perhaps, acceptable among His followers.
The debate over homosexuality is splitting entire faith communities. How can anyone fairly sort through this issue, in a Biblical but understanding way?
Many sincere Believers rightfully pray against abortion. But the problem is always with what is not said.
Far too many in the Body of Messiah have limited their sexual education to: wait until marriage, homosexuality forbidden.
Abortion and homosexuality are too frequently condemned within today’s Body of Messiah—when the real problem, thousands of times bigger, is heterosexual sin.
What are some of the sociological, and even pastoral factors, which are too often disregarded or ignored in the contemporary debate over homosexuality?
Liberal theologians are certainly familiar with Biblical passages like Leviticus 18; Romans 1; and 1 Corinthians 6. But how might they be seen to redefine the issue?
In Messianic discussions over sexuality, abstinence is seldom, if ever, discussed.
Today’s Messianic movement is grossly under-prepared to deal with sexual ethics.
