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Category 1: Foundational Texts on Creation and Marriage

These verses are often cited to establish a theological foundation for the purpose and design of human sexuality and marriage.

Genesis 1:27-28

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number…’”

考察： This passage roots human dignity in being made in God’s image, a profound truth for every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation. The pairing of “male and female” in the context of creation and the command to be “fruitful” provides a foundational picture of generative complementarity. For those who do not fit this pattern, this verse can evoke a sense of dissonance or exclusion from a core aspect of God’s creative purpose, a feeling that requires deep pastoral care and a broader understanding of how all people image God in diverse ways.

創世記 2:24

「それゆえ、男はその父母を離れ、妻と結び合い、ふたりは一体となるのである。」

考察： This verse speaks to a powerful human longing for profound union and intimacy. The “one flesh” union described here is a beautiful, holistic picture of a bond that is emotional, spiritual, and physical. It establishes a paradigm for marriage that has shaped Judeo-Christian thought for millennia. The emotional weight of this verse lies in its description of a unique kind of cleaving and belonging, setting a standard against which other forms of relationship are often measured.

マタイによる福音書 19:4-6

“‘Haven’t you read,’ he replied, ‘that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.’”

考察： Jesus affirms the Genesis account, elevating this male-female marital union not just as a cultural norm, but as an institution joined by God himself. His words carry immense theological authority. For a person with same-sex attractions, hearing this can feel like a door being closed, a path to sacred union being declared inaccessible. It highlights a tension between the lived experience of one’s desires and the explicit teaching of Jesus on the nature of marriage.

エフェソの信徒への手紙 5:31-32

“‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.”

考察： This passage imbues the one-flesh union of a husband and wife with cosmic significance, making it a living metaphor for the faithful, covenantal love between Christ and his people. This high view of marriage as a sacred picture can create a deep yearning for such a holy union. It also raises the stakes in the conversation, suggesting that the structure of marriage is not arbitrary but is meant to reveal something true about God’s redemptive love for the world.

Category 2: Old Testament Prohibitions

These verses from the Holiness Code in Leviticus are two of the most direct and challenging texts in the entire biblical witness on this topic.

Leviticus 18:22

“‘Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.’”

考察： This is a stark and unambiguous prohibition that can land with devastating emotional force. The word “detestable” (or “abomination”) signifies something that is profoundly contrary to God’s order and holiness. For someone who experiences same-sex desire as integral to who they are, this verse can feel like a condemnation of their very being, creating a painful conflict between their identity and their desire to be right with God.

Leviticus 20:13

“‘If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.’”

考察： This verse intensifies the prohibition of chapter 18 by attaching the gravest possible penalty. While Christians do not live under this civil and ceremonial law, the moral principle behind it remains profoundly challenging. The severity of the command communicates an intense concern for maintaining covenantal and sexual purity within ancient Israel. Reading this today can evoke feelings of fear and rejection, highlighting the deep need to understand such texts within their historical context while also holding onto the overwhelming message of grace found in Christ.

Category 3: New Testament Teachings on Sexual Ethics

These passages from the Apostle Paul are central to the New Testament’s discussion of sexual ethics and are frequently cited in discussions of homosexuality.

ローマの信徒への手紙 1:26-27

“Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.”

考察： Paul describes same-sex behavior as a departure from a “natural” order and a consequence of turning away from God. This language of “natural” versus “unnatural” creates a deep internal conflict for individuals whose attractions feel entirely natural to them. The passage links these actions to a broader context of idolatry, suggesting they are a symptom of a deeper spiritual disorientation. The emotional impact is one of feeling disordered or fundamentally misaligned with God’s design.

コリント人への手紙第一 6:9-10

“Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”

考察： This verse includes two Greek terms (often translated as “men who have sex with men”) in a list of behaviors that place a person outside the Kingdom of God. Being included in such a list can feel deeply shaming and exclusionary. It presents a moral boundary that is both stark and serious. The internal experience for a gay Christian can be one of perpetual vigilance and fear regarding their eternal standing with God.

1 Timothy 1:9-10

“We also know that the law is not made for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels…for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine…”

考察： Similar to 1 Corinthians, this passage lists same-sex behavior alongside other serious ethical violations that are “contrary to the sound doctrine.” The emotional weight here is one of incongruence; this behavior is presented as incompatible with a life of faith. It reinforces a sense of moral struggle and the challenge of integrating one’s faith with personal desires that are explicitly named as sinful.

ユダの手紙 1:7

「ソドムやゴモラ、また周囲の町々も、同じように、淫らな行いにふけり、不自然な肉欲に走ったので、永遠の火の刑罰を受けて、見せしめにされています。」

考察： This passage links the story of Sodom and Gomorrah to “sexual immorality and perversion” (literally “going after strange flesh”). Historically, this has been interpreted as a condemnation of homosexual acts. This association with a story of such catastrophic divine judgment can instill a deep-seated fear and a sense of being associated with something archetypally wicked, compounding feelings of shame and alienation.

Category 4: The Overarching Commandment of Love and Compassion

These verses provide a crucial counter-narrative and framework, emphasizing that love for God and neighbor is the ultimate ethical principle.

マタイによる福音書22章37-40節

“Jesus replied: ‘‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.’”

考察： Jesus provides the ultimate interpretive key for all of scripture: love. Any moral law must be viewed through this lens. This command offers profound comfort and a guiding principle. It calls us to a posture of deep affection for God and radical compassion for others, demanding that our treatment of all people, including LGBTQ+ individuals, be characterized by love, not contempt. It challenges us to ask whether our attitudes and actions are truly loving.

ヨハネの福音書 13章34-35節

“‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.’”

考察： The defining mark of a follower of Jesus is not perfect moral performance or correct doctrine, but demonstrable love for others within the community. This love is modeled on Christ’s own sacrificial, empathetic love. This verse creates a deep sense of responsibility in how we engage with controversial topics. It suggests that a failure to love our gay and lesbian neighbors and siblings in Christ is a failure of our essential witness.

ローマの信徒への手紙 13:10

「愛は隣人に悪を行わない。だから、愛は律法を完成させるものである。」

考察： This is a profoundly simple and deeply challenging ethical summary. It forces us to evaluate the real-world impact of our beliefs and actions. If our application of scripture causes demonstrable harm—emotional, spiritual, or relational—to our neighbor, we must seriously question whether we are truly fulfilling the law as God intends. It prioritizes the well-being and dignity of the other person as a central component of holiness.

ヨハネの手紙第一 4:7-8

「愛する者たち、互いに愛し合いましょう。愛は神から出るものだからです。愛する者は皆、神から生まれ、神を知っています。愛さない者は神を知りません。神は愛だからです。」

考察： This passage makes a breathtaking claim: the very nature and essence of God is love. Therefore, our capacity to love is the primary evidence that we know God. It shifts the focus from a list of prohibitions to the cultivation of a loving character. This can bring immense hope, suggesting that the path to knowing God is paved with acts of love, compassion, and empathy for all.

ガラテヤの信徒への手紙 5:14

「律法全体は、『自分を愛するようにあなたの隣人を愛しなさい』というこの一つの言葉によって全うされるからです。」

考察： Paul, who wrote some of the most challenging verses on sexual ethics, also provides this powerful, simplifying lens. It reminds us that at the heart of all God’s commands is a desire for human flourishing in right relationship. This verse can be a source of moral clarity, calling the Christian community to prioritize the loving, humane treatment of others above all other religious duties.

コリントの信徒への手紙一 13章1-3節

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.”

考察： This passage is a devastating critique of religiosity devoid of love. One can hold all the “correct” theological positions and moral stances, but if those positions are not held and expressed in love, they are spiritually worthless. This is a profound check on the pride that can accompany moral certainty. It reminds us that the emotional and spiritual posture from which we speak is as important as the content of what we say.

Category 5: On Judgment, Grace, and Community

These verses speak to the posture Christians are to have toward one another, particularly in matters of sin and judgment.

マタイによる福音書 7:1-2

“‘Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.’”

考察： This is a sobering warning against adopting a posture of self-righteous condemnation. It speaks directly to the human tendency to scrutinize the perceived flaws of others more harshly than our own. It calls for a profound humility, reminding us that we all stand in need of grace. This verse doesn’t abolish moral discernment, but it powerfully rebukes a spirit of harsh, hypocritical judgment.

ヨハネによる福音書 8:7

「彼らが問い詰めると、イエスは身を起こして言われた。『あなたたちの中で罪を犯したことのない者が、まずこの女に石を投げなさい。』」

考察： In this powerful narrative, Jesus protects the dignity of a woman caught in a clear moral transgression. He does not dismiss the sin, but he fundamentally critiques the self-righteousness of the accusers. This moment models a profound compassion that stands in solidarity with the broken and shamed, challenging the community to look at its own heart before condemning another.

Galatians 6:1-2

“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

考察： This provides a beautiful and humane model for how to address sin within the community. The goal is not condemnation or expulsion, but gentle restoration. The call to “carry each other’s burdens” is a call to empathy, solidarity, and shared struggle. It frames the human condition not as a solo performance of righteousness, but as a communal journey of supporting one another in our weaknesses.

ローマの信徒への手紙 14:13

“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.”

考察： This verse directly commands a cessation of judgmental attitudes over disputable matters. The guiding principle becomes building up, rather than tearing down, a fellow believer. It speaks to the deep emotional and spiritual damage that can be done by rigid and unloving condemnation, urging a focus on how our actions either help or hinder another person’s walk with God.

ヤコブの手紙 4:11-12

“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?”

考察： This is a piercing question that exposes the arrogance of placing ourselves in the seat of God, the only rightful Judge. It reminds us of our limited perspective and shared human frailty. Speaking against another person is framed as an act of profound spiritual pride. This can evoke a healthy sense of moral caution, urging us to approach our brothers and sisters with humility and grace.

Category 6: Identity and Transformation in Christ

These verses address the core of Christian identity, suggesting it is found not in our desires or behaviors, but in the person of Christ.

コリントの信徒への手紙二 5章17節

「ですから、だれでもキリストのうちにあるなら、その人は新しく造られた者です。古いものは過ぎ去りました。見よ、すべてが新しくなりました。」

考察： This verse offers a radical promise of transformation and a new identity. It speaks to a deep human longing for a fresh start and a renewed self. For a person wrestling with any aspect of their identity—including sexual identity—that feels at odds with their faith, this verse offers hope. It suggests that our ultimate and truest self is the “new creation” defined by our relationship with Christ, not by the “old” patterns of desire or behavior.

ガラテヤ人への手紙 3章28節

「そこには、もはやユダヤ人もギリシア人もなく、奴隷も自由な身分の者もなく、男も女もありません。あなたがたは皆、キリスト・イエスにおいて一つだからです。」

考察： This is a revolutionary declaration of our ultimate identity. In Christ, the primary social and biological markers that define and often divide us are relativized. Our oneness in him becomes our most fundamental reality. This doesn’t erase our lived experiences as male or female, gay or straight, but it reorients our core identity to being, first and foremost, a beloved child of God. This can be a source of immense emotional and spiritual liberation.

コリント人への第一の手紙 6:11

「あなたがたの中には、そのような者もいました。しかし、主イエス・キリストの名と私たちの神の御霊によって、あなたがたは洗われ、聖なる者とされ、義と認められたのです。」

考察： Following the difficult list in verses 9-10, this verse floods the scene with hope and grace. Paul reminds the Corinthian believers that their past—which included many of the behaviors on the list—does not have the final say. Their new identity is “washed,” “sanctified,” and “justified.” This speaks to a profound sense of cleansing and acceptance. It offers a powerful narrative of transformation, suggesting that no past or present struggle can negate the justifying grace of God.