Outline of Paper:

• Overview of Romans 1:18-23
• Relevance of 1:18-32 in Romans
• Relevance of vv. 18-23 to vv. 24-32
• A Closer Look at Romans 1:18-23
• The Progression of Evil in Rom 1:18-23 and vv. 26-27
• Radical Voices on Romans 1:24-27
• A Closer Look at Romans 1:24-27
• Focus on "Against Nature" and "Natural Use"
• Homosexuality as an Illustration
• Conclusion

Endnotes

Original Outline of Thesis Chapter

Sermon Outline of Romans 1:24-27

Resources for Practical Details on Romans 1:24-32

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The following paper is a modified version of chapter two in my M.A. thesis, "Paul's View of Male Homosexuality: An Exegetical Study."  I have shortened and simplified it to make the data more accessible (like deleting much of the overly technical details and transliterating the remaining Greek).  While my writing has improved since I originally wrote my thesis, I have left my wording the same except for a few minor changes.  I wrote my thesis before Robert Gagnon published his important work, The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics.  My paper, however, can aid the average reader wanting more insight into the Romans 1 text.  May it bring much glory to Christ.