Topic : 06/06 "I'm Gay, OK?"

however, it does say in the Word that homosexuals shall not enter the gates of Heaven (1 Cor 6:9-10).  Along with this it does say that "other offenses" will not allow you in either.  That is why repentence is necessary.  However, repentence is an active verb.  The act of it means you will, with God's help, turn away from the sin.  I will not judge any other human, but I will speak the truth.  I don't "hide behind hate the sin, love the sinner", I abide by it.  Jesus did it, so should I.  We welcome everyone in our church b/c just as well people don't need a doctor, spiritually unwell people need God.  We shouldn't turn anyone away.  I have read a couple times that if "God doesn't want me homosexual, why is it so hard to turn away from?".  Well, God doesn't want us to sin, but it sure is tempting and easy enough.  It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit that we can turn away from these things.  When the Bible says that if we ask, it shall be given, don't forget the part that says according to His Will.  I believe we forget about our free will and get caught up in that God should just "fix us".  That won't happen as easy as it sounds.  Seek His will for you and in seeking the kingdom of God, you will find your answers.  God bless. 

Tselb2 

hey everybody 

i have not seen the show but ive been reading some of the psts i agree with the people who say homosexualty is a sin yes im a christain my best friend told me he was gay a few years ago i had a hrd tiem dealing with it i still do becuase i still want to love him but not agree with what hes doing with his life.  But i know only god can change him!  so i do believe god can change people. for those who are saved think about what you wer before you were not you didnt change automatically on your own it was god working in  you to change you. 

ive realized the only thing i can do is love my friend hes a wonderful person but i alos know he needs a savior just like i did! 

  hey guys- i am so sorry for you all.  You seem so confused and someone has deceived you tremendously.  True Christians ARE NOT JUDGING.  But leave it to the world, and we will all be led astray.  True Christians are only trying to help you understand the TRUTH according to GOD.  Many people say that the Bible does not apply to us anymore, or that SOME of it is true.  I am so sorry for those who feel this way and I WILL be praying for you!   God loves us all so much, and yes, he loves the homosexual, just as he does the alcoholic and the drug addicted crack parent.  Homosexuality is NOT something we are born with.  God made us, and He made us in HIS image.  Homosexuality is NOT merely an alternative lifestyle.  The dark one wants us all to beleive this, so that is the popular world thought.  The devil wants us all to be confused and turn away from God and not use our God given lives and resources for God's kingdom.  Do we really think that God, who made Heaven and Earth all of us, breathed life into us, sees past and future, and  inspired the writers of HIS HOLY BIBLE would only have them write what was pertinent for awhile?  NAH........ Please read ALL of these scriptures.......... Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, Genesis 19:1-11, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:8-10 

This world saddens me so much.  The devil will do all he can to confuse us and harm us and keep us from being used by God for God.  Homosexuality is only conquered BY God.  Only a pure heart truly wanting to change, being humble before him, can attain His help.  Only the heart matters to God, not  what our lips sAY.  He loves us so much and only wants a RELATIONSHIP with us.  Just talk to HIM honestly and humbly.  He will give you peace that passeth all understanding!!!!!!!!!! 

And as for the many religions of the world , well there is only ONe way to Heaven.  Jesus Christ.  Being a Christian is the only 'religion' ...........Jesus is the only way, and I am only saying this because it is the truth and I want to share it with all of you........ sorry if this offends, but the Bible , Matthew :24:4-8, 12-14 predicts this............ 

I will be praying for you  and that Jesus' truth finds those who need him 

I'm a christian, but I don't believe I know everything about the Bible.  So, are you saying that you believe being gay is a sin?  Tell me where it says no matter what God will forgive you.  That isn't what mine says, but then again, I don't know everything there is to know about it.  Mine says that I have to accept Jesus Christ as my savior and repent for my sins in order to be forgiven.  I do practice forgiveness, but just b/c you're gay doesn't mean "I" have to forgive you for anything.  That is between you and God.  God does, indeed, love all His children.  But, He also knows many will deny Him and His ways.  That hurts Him deeply.  He does want us to be happy, but our happiness is not to sacrifice His will for us.  I would appreciate you citing where it is though that God will forgive us no matter what.  Thanks. 

tselb2 

You people need to go back and read the bible.  Being a christian is a day-to-day struggle for everyone for all types of sins, not just homosexuality.   You all can be forgiven and God (and probably only God), who made us all can help you overcome it.  The problem is that this society has pushed this agenda for so long that when our children are very young they are being taught that this is okay, when God clearly says it is NOT.   Read Leviticus 18:22 "thou shalt not lie with a mankind as with womankind".  What part of that says that its ok?  God did not create a man for man, he created WOMAN.   This is the same type of "abomination" in God's eyes as beastiality.  God's rules have never changed, its man that keeps making up new rules and looking at the bible as something to be debated.  If you study the bible and pray to God, he will show you the way and help you learn and do what you need to do about it. 

I know that this is apparently a very unpopular view looking at the first few messages on this message board, but Jesus also tells us that, as christians, we will all be persecuted for our beliefs at some time.  For all of you who choose to make the bible say what you WANT it to say by taking things out of context, one day those who are not saved will wish they were never born.  Personally when I'm standing there on judgement day, shaking in my boots, just like everyone else, I certainly don't want my child looking at me saying "mom why didn't you tell me that this is wrong". 

I do not hate any of these people (homosexuals), but I hate what they are doing and I hate them shoving it down my throat every day of my life.  I'm tired of TV making this funny and acceptable and my having to defend what is normal to my children.