Homosexuals In The Military (1993-58) Whereas, the sexual relationship between man and woman within the bounds of marriage is viewed as something natural and beautiful; and Whereas, homosexual relationships, like adulterous relationships, are clearly condemned in the Scriptures (Genesis 2:24; Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8); and Whereas, the Bible […]
Homosexuality (1978-51) Whereas the committee charged to prepare a study on the nature of homosexuality and the Biblical teaching hereon has prepared such a paper, Be it Resolved that this document be disseminated among our churches for study and, Be it Further Resolved that as a denomination we adopt a posture of redemptive concern for those who struggle with […]
Homosexuality (1993-57) Whereas, homosexual activity like adulterous relationships is clearly condemned in the Scriptures; as in Leviticus 18:22 where God declares the practice of homosexuality an abomination in his sight; or in Romans 1:26-27 where Paul describes the practice of homosexuality as a degrading and unnatural passion; while in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Paul identifies the […]
Sexual Perversion (1976-66) Whereas the Scripture declares homosexuality and all other forms of sexual perversion as sinful (Romans 1:24-27,32); and Whereas increasing numbers of religious bodies have gone on record as approving homosexuality as an acceptable lifestyle, Therefore, be it Resolved that (1) the Advent Christian General Conference stand with Scriptures in condemning these practices; (2) at the […]
Same Sex Marriages (1996-68) Whereas some of our states are considering recognizing same-sex marriages and granting to them all the legal benefits thereof; Therefore Be It Resolved that we go on record as opposing the recognition of such unions as not supported by Scripture, and Be It Further Resolved that we urge all Advent Christians to use any lawful […]
Same Sex Marriages (2008-104) Whereas it is recorded in Genesis 2:22, 24 that “God formed woman from the rib of man and brought her to the man, and for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh” and, Whereas we as a denomination have […]
Pornography (2002-67) Whereas God has called His people to holiness by saying, “Be holy as I am holy”, and that this holiness includes purity of mind (Rom. 12:2), thoughts (Matt. 5:28) and body (Rom. 12:1); And whereas it is the responsibility of Christian parents and the Church as a whole to protect our children from the attacks of […]
Human Sexuality (2017-40) Whereas, All persons are created in God’s image and are made to glorify Him (Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 43:7); and Whereas, God’s design was the creation of two distinct and complementary sexes, male and female (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6) which designate the fundamental distinction that God has embedded in the very biology […]