A CALL TO OBSERVE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES ON "MALE AND FEMALE HE CREATED THEM" AND THE DIFFICULTIES OF GAY MARRIAGE TO THE CONTEMPORARY CHURCH

Philip Benjamin Karbon, PhD, Confidence James Deng

Abstract


The Bible contains all of God's teachings on people. The principles impact on all human lives. "A Call to Observe the Biblical Principles on "Male and Female he created them" and the Difficulties of gay marriage to the contemporary church" was an article that looked at the social and theological ramifications of gay marriage from a Christian point of view. It emphasized gender complementarity as a fundamental aspect of Christian doctrine and the significance of restating biblical principles that define marriage as a bond between one man and one woman. The study employed a qualitative approach. The results demonstrate that the article promoted pastoral care from the Church that respects individual hardships while firmly establishing its doctrine in the Bible. Furthermore, it promoted the scriptural point of view on marriage. Continuing to be a strong example of God's intended marriage by modeling Christ-centered relationships and encouraging marriage based on biblical principles. Among other things, the researchers recommended that churches should give priority to biblical teachings on gender, marriage, and family dynamics. Church leaders are to ensure that members know fundamental Christian beliefs and promote a united position against same-sex marriage.


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Biblical Principles, Gender Distinctiveness, Gay Marriage, Difficulties, Solutions, Contemporary Church.

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