Posts Tagged ‘homosexuality’
What Homosexuals Want
by Joe R. Price December 1992 The Bible unequivocally describes homosexuality as a sin. It is a sin against God (Jude 7), the home (Genesis 2:18-25), self (I Timothy 1:10) and society (Romans 1:18-32, esp. vss. 26-27). The reality of this truth to every Bible-believing person is too obvious to belabor. Homosexuals, unless they repent,…
Read MoreWhere can I find an article on how homosexuality is not a part of a Christian’s lifestyle?
Question: Can I get an example of an essay on how homosexuality is not a part of a Christian’s lifestyle? Answer: There are several articles on this web site. You can find a list of articles answering prior questions regarding homosexuality at: Homosexuality If there is a more specific question that you would like addressed that…
Read MoreWould my husband have crossed the line by having sex with another guy because he is a cross-dresser?
Question: Would my husband have crossed the line by having sex with another guy because he is a cross-dresser? Answer: Cross-dressing, the wearing of clothing associated with the opposite sex, is something consistently condemned in Scriptures. “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s…
Read MoreDoes God put more weight on moral law and less on ceremonial law?
Question: Thanks for taking the time to reply. Sorry about my first email; I know it was a bit full-on and probably not in the best tone. I grew up in churches of Christ and sometimes find it hard to understand the logic and get frustrated, bitter, etc. Your position makes sense to me and is…
Read MorePeople Change
by Donnie V. Rader via Guardian of Truth XL: No. 19, p. 6-7, October 3, 1996 When General Motors came out with the new aerodynamic style Chevy Caprice (1990) I said that I would never have one of those “ugly” things. When cellular phones started getting popular, I thought it was dumb to carry your phone with…
Read MoreI believe some people are born with homosexual tendencies
Question: I am almost 69 years old. I married a man when I was twenty, and he was twenty. He never liked me sexually. I was married to him for seven years, and we had sex five times. Under the influence of sodium pentathol, he admitted he liked men sexually. After this, he became involved…
Read MoreA Right to Privacy?
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Ephesians 5:8-17 I. In our society the concept of a right to privacy has taken on a significant role A. A few years back, two men arrested for committing homosexual acts won their case by arguing that what was done in the privacy of their home could not be used against…
Read MoreDoes the definition of marriage change?
Question: If you have another look at the Bible you would see there is no condemnation actually against same-sex marriage. Thankfully a lot of Christians are seeing this now and same-sex unions are at last being made legal. Here, on December 5th, in the United Kingdom, same-sex couples will be able to marry. Also, marriage…
Read MoreIs same-gender love wrong?
Question: I need to ask a question about love. I have asked before about boy-boy or girl-girl relationships. Is there such a case that you can say it is proper if you’re a guy to be infatuated (or have a crush) on another guy, or for a girl (this is more common, I think) to…
Read MoreHow do I get someone to believe the truth about homosexuality?
Question: I know a guy who says he’s bi-sexual but is faithful to his wife. He agrees that the Bible is the word of God, but where the Bible condemns homosexuality, he insists that it is mistranslated. What do I say to that? How do I get him to believe the truth? Answer: Your complaint…
Read MoreDidn’t Jesus say some are born homosexual?
Question: Didn’t Jesus agree that some were born homosexual? You can see his thoughts on the matter if you read Matthew 19:10-12. If you know the history of the words saris or eunouchos, you would know this. Answer: After explaining to his audience that marriage was a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman (Matthew 19:4-6) and that it…
Read MoreIf homosexuality isn’t genetic, then is heterosexuality genetic?
Question: Please explain that if homosexuals are not born that way, then there is no evidence heterosexuals are born that way either. So when did you choose to be a heterosexual? Can heterosexuals also be converted into homosexuals? Can a heterosexual fall in love with someone of the same sex? Can a heterosexual be made…
Read MoreIs homosexuality condemned in the Scriptures?
Question: This was received in response to the answer “What kinds of homosexuality does the Bible mention?” Malokos just meant soft as in weak in faith and arsen is male or man and homosexual means male and female gay people, so arsenokotie only meant a gay male temple prostitute. Levitical law is now dead so I don’t think it matters…
Read MoreWhere does the Bible say homosexuality is a sin?
Question: I saw your email in a Christian site which was also on homosexuality, I decided to write. I wondered if you believe it is a sin as I can’t find any passages on gay love to show that it’s a sin anywhere. Answer: A previous question, “What kinds of homosexuality does the Bible mention?”…
Read MoreAre same-sex relationships wrong if they are non-sexual?
Question: Does it make any difference at all if the girl – girl or boy -boy relationships are not sexual? What I am trying to ask is would being infatuated or “falling in love” with someone of the same sex be a sin? Answer: Oh, the mess our over-sexualized world has made of relationships between…
Read MoreAre girl-girl relationships condemned?
Question: What can you say about girl/girl relationships? Is it a sin and an abomination to the Lord? Did the Bible say anything about it? Answer: God’s teaching clearly condemns girl-girl (lesbian) sexual relationships along with boy-boy (homosexual) relationships. “For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the…
Read MoreWhy isn’t more time spent on spreading the golden rule?
Question: Yes, I did generalize your views when I inferred that the church goes after sins of the “flesh” and homophobic is one of the words I used to describe your stance. After reading your response it turned out that I was right in your case. It seems that the church (I know that’s a…
Read MoreHow can Solomon say that having multiple sexual partners is bad when he had hundreds of wives?
Question: You stated, “Solomon explains why having multiple sex partners is unhealthy by comparing sexual desire and intercourse to thirst and having a drink of water. ‘Drink water from your own cistern, and running water from your own well. Should your fountains be dispersed abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be only…
Read MoreWhat kinds of homosexuality does the Bible mention?
Question: What kinds of homosexuality does the Bible mention? Answer: “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God” (I Corinthians 6:9-10).…
Read MoreLiving With Hideous Monsters
by Ben May A man visited a psychiatrist to talk about his dreams. “Every night,” the man said, “I dream that these three hideous monsters are sitting on the edge of my bed, ready to attack me.” “Hmmm,” said the doctor. “I feel sure I can cure you of this problem. But the treatment will…
Read MoreIs Homosexuality Just Another Way of Life?
by Guyton E. Montgomery Homosexuality is a problem that is plaguing the nation. Television, movies, magazines, and music are bringing this abomination into our homes. Children are being taught that this is just another choice and that there is nothing wrong with it. Something must be done! The problem is: if a person even suggests…
Read MoreIs homosexuality a race?
Question: Is homosexuality a race? Answer: According to my dictionary, a race is “a lineage; a family, tribe, people, or nation belonging to the same stock; a breed or stock.” In other words, a race is a breed of mankind. When two people of the same race have children, characteristics of that race are passed…
Read MoreCan I as a homosexual change if I start going to church?
Question: I always thought I was born a homosexual, everybody thought I was because I was very feminine. I read in the Bible that it is a sin, and now I have constant worries about being gay, but I have desires for sex with other guys. Do you think I can really change if I…
Read MoreCan a person be born gay?
Question: I was just wondering if you had any biblical defense for someone saying they are born gay. I think it’s a choice and I was wondering if any scriptures helped support this. I recently heard of a friend who had only been a Christian for a year and has now pretty much renounced her…
Read MoreHomosexuality (Hamilton)
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I. Discussions of homosexuality have been occupying prominent places in the news A. Many arguments that the rights of those practicing homosexual relationships need to be protected. B. Arguments that homosexual relationships are normal and should be taught in public schools as acceptable alternatives. C. Annoucements of new studies attempting to find the cause of…
Read MoreTeaching Unpopular Doctrine
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Some questions are difficult to answer, not because the Bible is unclear on a matter, but because there is a strong bias against the correct answer within the culture. Today, we have no difficulty speaking against idolatry. Even non-Christians understand that worshiping an idol is a worthless effort, just as God…
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