Tinjauan Teologis terhadap Fenomena LGBTIQ di Gereja Kupang
Studi Eksegetis terhadap Roma 1:26–27 dan 1 Korintus 6:9–10
Abstract
Abstract
The LGBTIQ phenomenon has become a global issue that also impacts church life, including in Kupang City, known for its strong religious and communal socio-cultural character. The presence of LGBTIQ individuals within the church community raises complex theological, pastoral, and ethical challenges, particularly in relation to the Bible's understanding of sexuality, holiness, and human identity. This study aims to examine the LGBTIQ phenomenon in Kupang City churches through a theological-exegetical approach, examining Romans 1:26–27 and 1 Corinthians 6:9–10. The method used is a literature study with biblical, linguistic, and historical analysis of the New Testament texts, along with a contextual socio-religious study in East Nusa Tenggara. The results of the study indicate that Paul places same-sex sexual practices within the broader theological framework of creation, the fall, and worship that deviates from God's will, rather than simply as a modern sexual orientation issue. At the same time, this study confirms that the church's calling does not stop at affirming doctrinal truth, but also demands a pastoral response rooted in Christ's love, repentance, and renewal of life. Thus, the church in Kupang is called to integrate fidelity to biblical authority with an empathetic pastoral approach, without sacrificing the principle of holiness of life according to God's Word.
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