Let’s get down to the heart of the matter and deal with the sex rules for the people in exile in the desert. Reading Leviticus is a good reminder that humans have a rich history of lustful urges.
Mark 10 is often used to state that marriage can only be between a man and a woman when Jesus is answering a specific question raised on a marriage between a man and a woman… Matthew’s version is more interesting!
Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is a phenomenal work, definitely the best from our greatest church planter. It’s a shame we lose so much in how we read the opening. Context always matters, especially to Paul.
John 3:16,17 – The strongest case for inclusion. There isn’t a shred of exclusionary verbiage here! When combined with Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, the way forward is clear.