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Should Christians "Agree to Disagree" About Homosexuality? with Dr. Robert Gagnon

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Jan 13, 2026

Dr. Robert A. Gagnon, a New Testament scholar known for his work on biblical sexual ethics, challenges the notion that Christian views on homosexuality are outdated. He argues that Jesus's compassion did not imply acceptance of sin. Gagnon emphasizes the importance of biblical authority over cultural norms, clarifying that sexual ethics remain vital. He also addresses the misconception regarding the term 'homosexuality' and offers guidance for Christians on attending same-sex weddings while maintaining their convictions. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of faith and sexuality!

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Jesus As Foundation For Sexual Ethics

Jesus's teachings establish male-female complementarity as the foundation for sexual ethics.
Rejecting that foundation undermines Jesus's lordship and the church's witness.

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Love Means Calling Sinners To Repentance

Jesus reached out to sinners to call them to repentance, not to affirm their sin.
Reaching out in love includes calling sexual sinners away from wrongdoing toward the kingdom.

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Food Laws Created Spiritual Boundaries

Old Testament food laws functioned to create cultural boundaries and prevent idolatrous influence.
Removing food laws in Acts signals Gentile outreach, not a relaxation of sexual ethics.

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Are Christian views on marriage and sexuality really “outdated,” or has culture slowly talked us into treating clear biblical teaching as a harmless disagreement? In this midweek podcast episode, Frank and Dr. Robert Gagnon continue their discussion by examining what the Bible actually teaches about homosexuality and why sexual ethics sit at the core of Christian morality. Tune in as they answer questions like:

When Jesus showed compassion to tax collectors and sexual sinners was he affirming their sins?
What was God's primary purpose for food laws in the Old Testament?
Was homosexuality ever an “agree to disagree” issue for Jesus or the Apostle Paul?
Why does Paul specifically single out homosexuality instead of other sexual sins in Romans 1?
What are the three "new knowledge" questions?
What's the underlying problem most people don't realize when it comes to long-term and monogamous same-sex relationships?
What about the objection that the word 'homosexuality' wasn't invented until 1946?
Should Christians attend same-sex weddings? And how can you refuse without losing relationships?

This episode challenges believers to examine who their true authority is and whether love, as Jesus defined it, still guides their convictions. Frank and Dr. Gagnon will also equip listeners with how to respond to today's most common arguments and scriptures that are being misused to justify homosexuality and how to defend the true biblical position on marriage and sexual immorality. For a deeper dive, check out Dr. Gagnon’s flagship book, 'The Bible and Homosexual Practice'.

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What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Homosexuality? Part 1 with Dr. Robert Gagnon - https://youtu.be/8Jn8NTr9XnA Would Jesus Attend a Gay Wedding? with Becket Cook - https://youtu.be/Ulbi94VvxSY The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics - https://a.co/d/cDFZm9a

Website - RobertGagnon.net

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