Christian Questions & Answers

Yes. God condemns sodomy (Deu. 23:17) and suggests those same-sex men and same-sex women who burn in their unnatural lust towards each other have already begun the process of degenerating into a state of total reprobation (Ro. 1:27.)

The scriptures given in other comments such as Romans 1; and those of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis and Jude of "unnatural" affection give the reasoning in scripture of God's offense towards these behaviors. If we merely look at it from a question of emotional fulfillment of what is considered "who we are" then we are missing a lot of other factors that need consideration.

First of all; man is created with a mind; body and soul; and according to Deut. 6:5 and reflected in the N.T. We are commanded to worship with all of our being and all facets of our existence. What is in the natural realm as to our biological makeup is pretty clear. When we consider that Adam was a living SOUL; we understand further the complimentary; i.e. "soul mate" or helper that was made for man in a woman TAKEN OUT of man with the original design. We also see the beginning of a covenant made between God and man that is universally accepted throughout the world. God is at the center; and the verse a cord of 3 strands is not easily broken may refer to that ( Ecclesiastes 4:12). This also gives children the ability to exist; as well as be brought up with the authority of a man and woman in proper respective roles.

It is clear that indeed pride is involved; which much of this community like to bring up as the sin of Sodom. To celebrate anything degenerate; and then use God's symbol for preservation of life is clearly a slap in the face to God. We need to look at individuals who have lived this lifestyle; as well as those who turned trans to see that MANY have turned to Christ and much to the chagrin of others in their community spoken out against it. Violence often seen in gay relationships (I've seen it myself); is excascerbated with the unbelievable stats on suicide among the trans sector. (like one third or more with attempts).

Fifty percent divorce rate gives legit beef to the gay community as to our lack of commitment as well as rampant heterosexual fornication.

Leviticus 20:13, Deuteronomy 22:5,

Romans 1:20-32,

Genesis 13:13, Genesis 18:20, Genesis 18, & 19, for Context , Genesis 19:4,5,7,9,13, Deuteronomy 29:23, Jude 1:7,

When examining what the Bible says about homosexuality, it is important to distinguish between homosexual behavior and homosexual inclinations or attractions. It is the difference between active sin and the passive condition of being tempted. Homosexual behavior is sinful; temptation is not. James 4:7 says to resist the devil and he will flee.

Romans 1:26-27 teaches that homosexuality is a result of denying and disobeying God. When people continue in sin and unbelief, God "gives them over" to even more wicked and depraved sin to show them the futility and hopelessness of life apart from God. One of the fruits of rebellion against God is homosexuality. First Corinthians 6:9 proclaims that those who practice homosexuality, and therefore transgress God's created order, are not saved.

No matter what you choose to find attractive we cannot continue to define ourselves by the very sins that crucified Jesus-and at the same time assume we are right with God. Paul lists many of the sins that the Corinthians once practiced (homosexuality is on the list). But in 1 Corinthians 6:11, he reminds them, "That is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God" (emphasis added). In other words, some of the Corinthians, before they were saved, lived homosexual lifestyles; but no sin is too great for the cleansing power of Jesus. Once cleansed, we are no longer defined by sin.

The Bible does not describe homosexuality as a "greater" sin than any other. All sin is offensive to God. Without Christ, we are lost, whatever type of sin has entangled us. According to the Bible, God's forgiveness is available to the homosexual just as it is to the adulterer, idol worshiper, murderer, and thief. God promises the strength for victory over sin, including homosexuality, to all those who will believe in Jesus.

Excerpts courtesy of GotQuestions; used with permission.

Absolutely. It is a great sin against God. He created male and female for recreating of mankind. This is a defiant rebellion against the Almighty and His plan for all in this life. He told man to reproduce and to replenish the earth for His glory. Yes homosexuality is a sin and can cause a person to become a reprobate. That means being void of judgement. You have already been judged according to the word of God. Salvation is for everyone, but you come out of sin, you cannot continue in any sin. Jesus died for our sins. His blood cleanses all sin, and He is the only way to have our eternal home in Heaven. Living for the Lord is the only peace and joy in this life and there is nothing fullfilling without Him. He loved us enough to give His life for us. Thank you Lord Jesus for your great sacrifice for us all.

the original and natural way of multiplying our generation is through a Man and a Woman. that was a biblical right proposed and endorsed by God. Nature has been violated. the evil in this world has been inculcated into many other cultures making us go astray in the name of constitutional right. it is very wrong to be gay. remember sodom and gomorrah was destroyed because of such practice. If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them." Leviticus 18 to 20

God loves everyone and doesn't want us to perish in our sins. God hates the act that violates His law but he love his people and want them to be saved.

Anything that is a sin. It is man that made sins greater than others. While to God sin is sin. Same goes for us today.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17

16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

How? By puting, saying or doing anything to our bodies that are bad for us. Smoking bad for the lungs, drinking for the liver, etc.

There is no question about this. Homosexuality is a sin regardless of what society is trying to make it look like. The Bible is clear. Romans 1:27.... Leviticus 18:22 NIV reads, " 'Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable."

There is no need to try to twist scriptures to fit our narrative. If you're attracted by the same, ask God to deliver you from this demonic attraction. He is merciful.

The world is progressively taking God even out of the language and it's creeping into the church .Even as a building if it is to last must have a foundation so too must our thinking .

In respect to this question the foundation is this . The Word of God .

Which states every seed will bring forth fruit after its own kind .

Thus we are not a fish kind a dog kind or some ape kind we are Mankind .

So we are Mankind overall .

We are Man (not humans ) in general on the foundation " Let us make man in our image"

Mankind overall . Man in general and either male or female in particular

There is nothing else !

And if someone ,anyone thinks or feels they arecwhat they are not . It's not God who is wrong ,nor His Word nor tyecwholevof creation nor even a persons own body .

But for whatever reason it's a persons VERY subjective feelings and thinking that is wrong and which they are in bondage to and they need to repent .

There is an answer " If any man be in Christ they are a new creation ,old things have passed away but behold all things have become new".

The condemnation is not so much that people have sinned but that " the light has come and men love darkness more than the light "

Or their sin more than righteousness .

GB

To those who somehow separate actions from desires /attractions or lusts and think that as long as you do not put your 'attraction's' into actions it's alright somehow ,you havevto consider the words of Jesus in regards to adultery . That if a man looks at a woman with lust in his heart he has committed adultery already etc. ALL temptations are designed to have you walking and acting in the flesh rather than the spirit . Homosexuality and all its branches are an " abomination"to God . And are like all other sexual sins as in fornication ( sex outside marriage) and adultery are "sins against your own body" . All other sins are outside the body .

The Salvation of God is a complete salvation of mind body and Spirit . The body is redeemed " ready to be revealed " The spirit is quickened made alive by His Spirit for " they are joined tothe Lord are one spirit" and we are " transformed by the renewal of our minds " by the Word of God .

A homosexual can most defnately be " born again" and become a true born child of God . But they cannot remain a homosexual . For how can you live in sin if in Christ you have died to sin"?

And if we walk after the Spirit we shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh ."

And given the nature of all sexual sins ld lusts might arise even as the old man will. But progresively they will in Christ be overcome . The key to success is to " let not sin REIGN in yiur mortal body"fir if you do you will obey . But rather ket Christ reign and have his rightful pkace in yiur heart and if He reigns then you will obey Him.

For we are in Christ no longer "children of disobedience and children of wrath " But rather by the grace of God have become children of obedience through faith in Him.