Approach 1: Verse by Verse

A message from the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”, given by Pastor Scott Austin on Aug. 27, 2023.

The most obvious (if not the most helpful) approach to this topic is to examine the relatively few verses in the Bible that directly address LGBTQ+ matters. Although these verses have traditionally been used to exclude queer folks, it is reasonable to reach a different interpretation after a more careful reading of the text.

Recommended article: "Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ Inclusion" by The Reformation Project