The Bible and Homosexuality
You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32
Introduction
Metropolitan Community Church proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ that every person is loved by God. There is no condemnation because one is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Perhaps you are gay or lesbian. Perhaps one of your loved ones or friends is. You undoubtedly know persons who are, whether you are aware of it or not. It may be that the traditional attitude of church and society toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender people causes you concern or pain. You may have become convinced that gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender are shut out of Christ's realm and out of the Church.
Many people have been taught that the Bible condemns homosexuality.
Metropolitan Community Church believes that this is not the truth.
We believe that gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender people are completely loved and accepted by God.
Pastors Deb Coggin and Jen Glass share their thoughts about the Bible and homosexuality, so that you can consider a loving point of view that all of us are loved by God just as we are. Following are several studies that Pastors Deb and Jen hope may give you a fresh and uplifting view of the Bible and of some specific Biblical verses that are often used to cast gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and questioning people in a negative light. Please accept these studies as our gift to you, given to you in God's love, light, and joy.
You may read each study in the order they are presented or you may click directly on specific passages.
Link to the studies on the special Bible and Homosexuality Navigation Menu above.