1 Corinthians 6:9-10 NIV.. controversial verses? ( non-PC - homosexual offenders)

[twin.spin]

Of all verses that seems to draw heated objections: (NIV)

"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God"

What causes the most controversy is the wording "homosexual offenders"

There are some Christians or so-called "christians" who argue that the original language does not say "homosexual offenders". Some as go so far to say that "the scriptures seem to condemn homosexuality as translated into English, in another place it seems to be embracing the "relationship" between two men.
I agree that scripture is correct, but how does one make the case that the wording "homosexual offenders" = is correct and thus homosexuality should be included in "the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God".




\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ So........Being I don't understand the original languages

1. what was the wording in Greek 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 that the NIV translated for "homosexual offenders"
2. Are there any other instances of this word being used elsewhere in scripture
3. Are there any OT references to 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (directly or indirect that God finds this an abomination"

 

[RadMan]

Sorry I'm not really addressing your question but just musing. Out of all the proponents for homosexuality many could never explain God's hard line reaction to Sodom and Gomorrah. I know this is a radical example of homosexual performance but it also is what God really thinks of the practice and the consequences for that lifestyle. It would scare the cr_p out of me if I was gay. Or scare the gay out of me. Take your pick.



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[DaRev]

Of all verses that seems to draw heated objections: (NIV)

"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God"

What causes the most controversy is the wording "homosexual offenders"

There are some Christians or so-called "christians" who argue that the original language does not say "homosexual offenders". Some as go so far to say that "the scriptures seem to condemn homosexuality as translated into English, in another place it seems to be embracing the "relationship" between two men.
I agree that scripture is correct, but how does one make the case that the wording "homosexual offenders" = is correct and thus homosexuality should be included in "the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God".



\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ So........Being I don't understand the original languages

1. what was the wording in Greek 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 that the NIV translated for "homosexual offenders"
2. Are there any other instances of this word being used elsewhere in scripture

There are two words used in 1 Corinthians 6:9 that refer to homosexuality. The first is "malakoi" (the NIV translates this as "male prostitute" but the NKJV translates it "homosexual") which refers to men who submit to homosexual activity. This could refer to the homosexual orientation. This word is not used in this context anyplace else in the NT.
The other word is "arsenokoitai" (NIV="homosexuals", NKJV="sodomites") which refers to those who actively engage in homosexual acts. It's also found in 1 Timothy 1:10.

3. Are there any OT references to 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (directly or indirect that God finds this an abomination"

Leviticus 20:13

 

[PreachersWife2004]

Sorry I'm not really addressing your question but just musing. Out of all the proponents for homosexuality many could never explain God's hard line reaction to Sodom and Gomorrah. I know this is a radical example of homosexual performance but it also is what God really thinks of the practice and the consequences for that lifestyle. It would scare the cr_p out of me if I was gay. Or scare the gay out of me. Take your pick.
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Oh but they do try to explain it away. the bible talks about the evil of Sodom being a lack of charity.

Ezekiel 16:49
" 'Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.

They take this one verse completely out of context and say "it was never about homosexuality!!!!"

 

[bach90]

Jude 6-7 also add context to what the sin of Sodom is. Homosexuality is sign of unrepentant sin which shows a lack of faith.