Same-Sex Marriage (Thoughtful Response): A Thoughtful Approach to God's Design for Marriage

their work is the sort of work that God has been doing. Note the instructions: “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it”

relationship, Jesus’ words are explicit: “What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate”

sexual choice takes precedence over any presumed purpose of marriage.

It’s an enormous cultural challenge but could also be an incredible opportunity for God’s people to flourish in their witness to the truth of the gospel.

The absolute Ruler of everything decided to make other rulers.

2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Section 3 of DOMA as being unconstitutional, and public approval for same-sex marriage jumped to 53 percent

Neither proximity nor depth of affection nor a sincere commitment to love each other and stay together for life is, on its own, enough to make a relationship marriage.

Owen Strachan wrote that we should be “spider-sense wary about the ‘Christian teaching is a stumbling block to the gospel’ argument.” He said that it is “a devil’s bargain.”

Procreative sex creates a new life that must be cared for