1 Corinthians 6:9-11 and the Greek terms for homosexual behavior — a direct condemnation with redemptive hope

The list includes two Greek terms — arsenokoitai (active partner) and malakoi (passive partner) — referring specifically to consensual homosexual acts. Paul prefaces the list with 'do not be deceived,' signaling this is a deception people fall into. Winger cites the ESV footnote and rejects Matthew Vines' claim that these terms are unclear, calling it historically unfounded. Crucially, Paul adds 'such were some of you' — former homosexuals are present in the Corinthian church, demonstrating that change is possible through Christ.