The Truth about Homosexuality

Sadly, for every true believer that loves the Lord and wants for homosexuals and bisexuals to be saved, there is a false Christian who uses the Bible to spread hatred for homosexuals and others who live "alternative lifestyles". Such is the case with Matthew Shepherd. As we all know, Matthew Shepherd is the young man who was killed simply because he was gay. (Though this has lately been disputed.) At his funeral, there were a family of religious people who had signs reading "Matt in Hell", and "God hates f**s". Such ugliness is not what a Christian make. That kind of ugliness and insensitivity is of the devil.

Yes, the Bible does condemn homosexuality. In fact, it is called an abomination. But never has the Bible endorsed such ugly, Satanic behavior as displayed at Matthew Shepherd's funeral. God has never, and never will, once endorse outright homophobia towards homosexuals and bisexuals. We should love the gay, bisexual, and transgendered people because Jesus loves them and died for them.

And yes, it is possible for someone who is gay or bisexual to change. This is not homophobia, it is fact. No one is born gay. Homosexuality is not genetic. It is a chosen act between men and women of the same sex.

Why Writing This Page is So Important
It is important for those of the Christian community to reach out to those who are homosexuals and bisexuals. They need to know that Jesus died on the cross for them just like He did for everyone else. The truth is, homosexuality is not something one is born with, it is a sin, just like adultery, fornication, giving in to lust, and lying. It is important for everyone of us to know this. It is also important for those of the gay and bisexual community to listen. Not everyone who says they are Christian is a Christian; and not every Christian who holds the belief that homosexuality is wrong is not homophobic. This is not a homophobic site.

 
What Does the Bible Really Say About Homosexuality?
Genesis 2:18-25 says, "And the Lord God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him." Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name. So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him. And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. And Adam said: "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed."

Also on the fifth day according to Genesis 1, God's plan for His creation was to "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth." Leviticus 18 is written concerning sexual immorality including homosexuality and sleeping with one's relatives. Verse 22 says, " You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination." This verse speaks about homosexuality.

This is not just Old Testament. It is also of the New Testament, or the Covenant of Grace, which we are under. Romans 1:26 says "For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise, also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due."

Homosexuality, not homosexuals, is an abomination to God. God wants us to procreate, and homosexuals cannot procreate. The natural use does not mean that homosexuals are unnatural, but what they are doing is not a part of God's plans. These verses are not inspired by an anti-gay Deity, but by a loving, caring, God who only wants the best for us. These verses certainly are not about in any way, nor implying homophobia or violence against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals. No one is born gay, it is chosen. That is why it is called an "alternative lifestyle", which entails a choice. It is not like being born of a certain race or being male or female. It is not genetic.

Yes, God did create a helper for man, a woman. If this sounds homophobic to you, then you are mistaken. It is not. I understand that homosexuals suffer and are treated badly, and Jesus loves you and understands your pain. Christianity is a religion of love, but it is also a religion about justice and judgement. All of us will stand before God one day and will have to answer for everything we have done in this life. Homosexuality is an abomination to God. It is a sin and the wages of sin is death.

Invitation
If you are a homosexual or bisexual or know someone who is, or if you are a backslider or someone who has never put God first (never accepted Jesus), it is important that you understand that is not too late to be set free. Jesus is not homophobic. Jesus loves you. He died for you and rose on the third day. If you believe with all your heart that Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day, please pray this prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I confess I'm a sinner in need of a Savior. I have held wrong beliefs about you and I want to know you. I believe that you died on the cross and rose again. Forgive me of all of my sins. I accept you now as Lord and Savior. I ask that my name be written in the Lamb's Book of Life. Thank you for saving me and setting me free. In Jesus' name, Amen."

You have now entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ and are on your way to Heaven! Get baptized in water and in the Holy Spirit. Water baptism is for the remission of sins and being one with Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:3-4) Baptism alone, however, does not and cannot save us. Those who have baptised and repented are among those who will be saved.

Tell somebody about your new life. It won't be easy and you may lose some friends, but tell somebody. Be a witness for Jesus Christ!