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NASB | Romans 1:27 and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:27 and in the same way also the men turned away from the natural function of the woman and were consumed with their desire toward one another, men with men committing shameful acts and in return receiving in their own bodies the inevitable and appropriate penalty for their wrongdoing. |
Subject: Homesexuality? Wrong? |
Bible Note: Hello: Well, the problem is you are quoting OT law. I like to define that word better. Law equals instructions and teachings. In this case instructions and teachings of what? OT law was instructions and teachings of Judaism. Between God and his people the Israelites. OT is mostly a reference to NT grace, faith and other characteristics of God's character or examples who God is and how he loves HIS people. Paul makes reference of this in Heb and other passages. But there is over 1000 laws or teachings and instructions in the NT to follow. Which many are also in the OT. But not any that you have referred to. Including pork. Which is addressed in Romans and Paul said, it is OK to eat pork. Indicating that the law was not transferred to the NT law. So homosexuality is a sin as you have already seen NT passages on. Why is this such a high stature above other sins. Well, God ordained marriage and it is an example of Christ and the church. (Eph 5) And one partaking in homsexuality is blaspheming Christ's relation to the church with sin. That is why God also hates divorce more then other sins. Another reason is Paul states in Romans 1:24-25. To do that which is against nature(homosexuality). Because their flesh or souls has taken over their life so completely that God let homosexuals go, because you have changed truth to a lie. just my personal view with scriptures charley |