Slide 2: If this verse were truly referring to a man abusing a boy, the boy would be a victim. However, the text explicitly commands that both individuals be put to death. In Biblical law (like Deuteronomy 22), God consistently protects victims of abuse and only punishes the perpetrator. The fact that both parties receive the same capital punishment proves that the Bible is describing an act between two consenting, responsible adults, not a child and an abuser.
Slide 3: Many activists claim Moses was condemning pederasty (a relationship between a man and a boy) because it was common in Roman culture. This is a massive historical error known as anachronism. Moses wrote Leviticus around 1400 B.C., while the Roman practices they are referencing didn't happen until about 1,500 years later.
Slide 4: The Language (Zakar vs. Yeled) The Hebrew word used in this verse is Zakar, which simply means "male" (referring to gender). It is distinct from the word Yeled, which means "boy" (referring to age). If Zakar specifically meant "boy," then the Creation account in Genesis 1:27 ("Male and Female He created them") would absurdly read that God created Adam as a little boy. Since Zakar is used for adult men throughout the Bible, we cannot redefine it just to change the meaning of this one verse.
What are some other myths that you'd like me to bust?
The ""Man vs. Boy"" controversy centers on a debate over the translation of the Hebrew word zakar in Leviticus 20:13. This word is translated simply as ""male,"" meaning the verse condemns sexual acts between a man and any male (regardless of age), which is understood as a prohibition of homosexuality. However, some modern activists argue that in this specific context, zakar should be translated as ""boy"" or ""youth.""
Their argument is that the verse is not condemning a consensual relationship between two adult men, but rather the ancient practice of pederasty (an adult man exploiting a young boy). If their interpretation is correct, the Bible is condemning child abuse, not homosexuality. If the traditional interpretation is correct, the Bible is issuing a blanket moral prohibition on same-sex sexual acts. The entire debate hinges on whether that one Hebrew word refers to gender (male) or age (boy).
However, if we apply this revisionist logic consistently, we would have to rewrite hundreds of Old Testament passages where ""male"" (zakar) refers to adult priests, warriors, and elders. The text is precise for a reason. God doesn't mince words, and neither should we when we read them.
What are some other myths that you'd like me to bust?
When we try to force the specific cultural dynamics of the Roman Empire (pederasty) onto the ancient laws of Moses, we are committing "eisegesis" (reading our own desired meaning into the text rather than letting the text speak for itself).
The reality is that the ancient Near East (Canaan and Egypt) had its own forms of sexual brokenness, which God explicitly warned against. But to claim that Leviticus is only addressing a specific Roman power dynamic that wouldn't exist for another millennium is intellectual desperation.
Why the "p3d0ph1l1a" interpretation contradicts God’s character regarding victims.
Psalm 82:4 reads, "Rescue the weak and the needy. Deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
This dual punishment makes it obvious that this is not about a man and an innocent boy, but concerning two guilty individuals. Don't let bad theology twist God's justice.
Here's the ultimate test of a "high view" of Scripture: Do you believe God only spoke in the red letters?
The doctrine of inspiration means we can't put Jesus in conflict with Paul. It's not "Jesus's words" vs. "Paul's words"; it's all God's Word, revealed by the same Spirit.
Claiming to follow Jesus while rejecting the Scriptures He inspired is like claiming loyalty to a king while ignoring his royal decree.
People often treat Jesus's silence as a blank canvas to paint their own modern ideas onto.
But His silence wasn't a void waiting to be filled; it was an affirmation of the unspoken, universally understood moral laws of His immediate audience (1st-century Israel).
He didn't need to "remind" them of things no one was debating.
He saved His words for the issues they were actually getting wrong, like divorce. And when He spoke on that subject, He didn't invent a new rule; He pointed straight back to the original design in Genesis.
How can we talk to someone that this is sinful behavior when the world, and even now gay Christians, don't even view it as behavior? What are they viewed as? Who they are. This is why we need both clarity and compassion when pointing people back to God’s truth. What are your thoughts?
How can we talk to someone that this is sinful behavior when the world, and even now gay Christians, don't even view it as behavior? What are they viewed as? Who they are. This is why we need both clarity and compassion when pointing people back to God’s truth. What are your thoughts? Watch the full video where I share my testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_oMj...
Holy Sexuality - Christopher Yuan
Holy Sexuality - Christopher Yuan
Here's some further explaination:
Slide 2: If this verse were truly referring to a man abusing a boy, the boy would be a victim. However, the text explicitly commands that both individuals be put to death. In Biblical law (like Deuteronomy 22), God consistently protects victims of abuse and only punishes the perpetrator. The fact that both parties receive the same capital punishment proves that the Bible is describing an act between two consenting, responsible adults, not a child and an abuser.
Slide 3: Many activists claim Moses was condemning pederasty (a relationship between a man and a boy) because it was common in Roman culture. This is a massive historical error known as anachronism. Moses wrote Leviticus around 1400 B.C., while the Roman practices they are referencing didn't happen until about 1,500 years later.
Slide 4: The Language (Zakar vs. Yeled) The Hebrew word used in this verse is Zakar, which simply means "male" (referring to gender). It is distinct from the word Yeled, which means "boy" (referring to age). If Zakar specifically meant "boy," then the Creation account in Genesis 1:27 ("Male and Female He created them") would absurdly read that God created Adam as a little boy. Since Zakar is used for adult men throughout the Bible, we cannot redefine it just to change the meaning of this one verse.
What are some other myths that you'd like me to bust?
Watch the full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/5DYEuvRCRh4
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The ""Man vs. Boy"" controversy centers on a debate over the translation of the Hebrew word zakar in Leviticus 20:13. This word is translated simply as ""male,"" meaning the verse condemns sexual acts between a man and any male (regardless of age), which is understood as a prohibition of homosexuality. However, some modern activists argue that in this specific context, zakar should be translated as ""boy"" or ""youth.""
Their argument is that the verse is not condemning a consensual relationship between two adult men, but rather the ancient practice of pederasty (an adult man exploiting a young boy). If their interpretation is correct, the Bible is condemning child abuse, not homosexuality. If the traditional interpretation is correct, the Bible is issuing a blanket moral prohibition on same-sex sexual acts. The entire debate hinges on whether that one Hebrew word refers to gender (male) or age (boy).
However, if we apply this revisionist logic consistently, we would have to rewrite hundreds of Old Testament passages where ""male"" (zakar) refers to adult priests, warriors, and elders. The text is precise for a reason. God doesn't mince words, and neither should we when we read them.
What are some other myths that you'd like me to bust?
Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/5DYEuvRCRh4?si=_pR25...
#homosexuality #Hebrew #Theology
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When we try to force the specific cultural dynamics of the Roman Empire (pederasty) onto the ancient laws of Moses, we are committing "eisegesis" (reading our own desired meaning into the text rather than letting the text speak for itself).
The reality is that the ancient Near East (Canaan and Egypt) had its own forms of sexual brokenness, which God explicitly warned against. But to claim that Leviticus is only addressing a specific Roman power dynamic that wouldn't exist for another millennium is intellectual desperation.
Watch the full breakdown:
https://youtu.be/5DYEuvRCRh4?si=I21fz...
#BiblicalLiteracy #ChristianApologetics #Theology
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Why the "p3d0ph1l1a" interpretation contradicts God’s character regarding victims.
Psalm 82:4 reads, "Rescue the weak and the needy. Deliver them from the hand of the wicked."
This dual punishment makes it obvious that this is not about a man and an innocent boy, but concerning two guilty individuals.
Don't let bad theology twist God's justice.
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/5DYEuvRCRh4?si=FFzzB...
#pedophilia #Homosexuality #Bible
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"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
Matthew 1:23
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Here's the ultimate test of a "high view" of Scripture: Do you believe God only spoke in the red letters?
The doctrine of inspiration means we can't put Jesus in conflict with Paul. It's not "Jesus's words" vs. "Paul's words"; it's all God's Word, revealed by the same Spirit.
Claiming to follow Jesus while rejecting the Scriptures He inspired is like claiming loyalty to a king while ignoring his royal decree.
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/ak4r7dR02CI
#GospelTruth #ChurchCulture #Discernment #Apologetics #LocalChurch #Church #Theology #Christianity #Jesus #HolySexuality #Faithfulness #Chastity #Bible #Truth #Christians #Sexuality #Marriage #Homosexuality #LGBTQ #Trans #Gay #straight #Heterosexual
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Funny how “experts” show up where experience is absent.
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People often treat Jesus's silence as a blank canvas to paint their own modern ideas onto.
But His silence wasn't a void waiting to be filled; it was an affirmation of the unspoken, universally understood moral laws of His immediate audience (1st-century Israel).
He didn't need to "remind" them of things no one was debating.
He saved His words for the issues they were actually getting wrong, like divorce. And when He spoke on that subject, He didn't invent a new rule; He pointed straight back to the original design in Genesis.
Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/ak4r7dR02CI?si=deYnC...
#GospelTruth #ChurchCulture #Discernment #Apologetics #LocalChurch #Church #Theology #Christianity #Jesus #HolySexuality #Faithfulness #Chastity #Bible #Truth #Christians #Sexuality #Marriage #Homosexuality #LGBTQ #Trans #Gay #straight #Heterosexual
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How can we talk to someone that this is sinful behavior when the world, and even now gay Christians, don't even view it as behavior? What are they viewed as? Who they are. This is why we need both clarity and compassion when pointing people back to God’s truth. What are your thoughts?
Watch the full video where I share my testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_oMj...
#Christianity #Faith #Gospel #BiblicalTruth #Love #Truth #Jesus #Bible #Christians #Homosexuality #Sexuality #LGBTQ #Trans
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How can we talk to someone that this is sinful behavior when the world, and even now gay Christians, don't even view it as behavior? What are they viewed as? Who they are. This is why we need both clarity and compassion when pointing people back to God’s truth. What are your thoughts? Watch the full video where I share my testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_oMj...
#Christianity #Faith #Gospel #BiblicalTruth #Love #Truth #Jesus #Bible #Christians #Homosexuality #Sexuality #LGBTQ #Trans
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