Many Christians today have become convinced that God approves of Christian marriage between two men or two women. That is, a committed, monogamous, and loving same-sex marriage intended to last a lifetime. Not sexual promiscuity. This study looks at the Biblical passages that support this belief.
To understand the Bible’s teachings on Christian faithfulness, we need to think about the specific context. Certain Biblical commands are for all Christians, regardless of time or place. But some, even though they may sound universal, only apply to specific situations.
Let’s look at some biblical instructions that many churches believe don’t apply today. They were important for the specific circumstances at the time they were made, but they aren’t universal. Then we’ll look at the texts on homosexuality.