LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Ethics Research Paper Outline, Abstract, and Bibliography
Submitted to Dr. Ronnie Campbell in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the completion of the course
THEO 650-D01 Spring 2017 LUO
Ethics and Christian Ministry
By
Fred M. Martin
May 3, 2017
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Outline
1. Introduction… ................................................................................................... 1
2. The Sin of Homosexuality in the Old Testament ................................................ 1-2
3. The Sin of Homosexuality in the New Testament.............................................. 3-4
4. Homosexuality in Today’s Secular Society… .................................................... 4-5
a. The Media
b. The Schools
c. The Political Arena
d. The Churches
5. The Christian Response to Homosexuality… ..................................................... 5-7
a. In the Home
b In the Schools
e. In the Workplace
f. In the Church
6. Conclusion….................................................................................................... 8
Bibliography
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Introduction
Christians today face unrelenting societal pressure to accept the tenants of an ever-
increasing secular worldview. One of those tenants is that homosexuality is a normal and healthy
lifestyle that benefits society. Another disturbing modern tenant is that homosexuality is not in
conflict with scripture. However, the written Word of God in both the Old and New Testaments
clearly identifies homosexual behavior to be a sin. This paper will present the biblical case
against homosexual behavior and propose strategies that may assist Christians in dealing in a
Christ-like manner with proponents who advance the radical societal, cultural, and political
homosexual agenda.
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Sanity. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1985.
Brown, Michael L. Can You be Gay and Christian? Responding with Love and Truth to
Questions about Homosexuality. Lake Mary, FL: FrontLine, 2014.
Dallas, Joe and Nancy Heche. The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality-
A Biblical and Compassionate Response to Same-Sex Attraction. Eugene, OR: Harvest
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Geisler, Norman L. Christian Ethics, Contemporary Issues and Options. Grand Rapids, MI:
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