The material of this post has been taken
from the Scripture, but may be unsusitable
for children.
God Reveals His will in His Word
(Romans 1:16-27)
There have been persons, seemingly well
informed, who contend Scripture does not
address the practice of homosexuality. I
cannot hold this view. It may have been
"legalized" and accepted by government,
but our Lord does not change, no does his
Word/Law.
informed, who contend Scripture does not
address the practice of homosexuality. I
cannot hold this view. It may have been
"legalized" and accepted by government,
but our Lord does not change, no does his
Word/Law.
Before we get into the Scripture, let's establish; for
the sin we commit as a fallen human race, forgiveness
is available in Christ Jesus, The Son of God. The for-
giveness must be preceded by confession, repentance
and a forsaking of that sin in the Spirit that God sup-
plies. On our own we will not, cannot, resist temptation
to sin. We must rely upon the Spirit of God for the will
and ability to resist.
The clear teaching from the Law of God, as recorded in
Leviticus 18: 22, "You shall not lie with a male as with a
woman. It is an abomination" Keep reading; there is
remediation for all, no matter the transgression. In 1
Corinthians 6:9-10, "Do you not know that the unrigh-
teous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Do not be
deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor homo-
sexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor
drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the
Kingdom of God. NKJV The original language included
"catamites," or those who give themselves to be used
of sodomites. Pedophilia is implied in this language.
Then, there is this caveat. In verse 11, "And such
were some of you: but you are sanctified, but you
are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by
the Spirit of our God." (AMEN)
In Romans 1:16-23 we find, "For I am not ashamed of
the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God to salva-
tion for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and
also for the Greek." (gentile) "For in it the righteous
ness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is writ-
ten, 'The just shall live by faith.' For the wrath of
God is revealed from heaven against all unrighteous-
ness, because what may be known of God is mani-
fest in them, for God has shown it to them. For
since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes
are clearly seen being understood by the things that
are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so
they are without excuse, Because, although they
knew God, they did not glorify him as God, nor were
they thankful, but became futile thoughts, and their
foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise
they became fools, and changed the glory of the in-
corruptible God into an image made like the corrup-
tible man and birds and four-footed animals and cree-
ping things." Now, reflecting on verses 19-20, we see
the things of the Lord are clear; He has shown it. The
things that were made, clearly indicate His attributes,
leaving us without excuse.
(Now, back to Romans 1)
24."Therefore, God also gave them up to uncleaness,
in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies
among themselves, 25. who exchanged the truth of
God for the Lie, and worshiped and served the crea-
tor, who is blessed forever." Amen...
26. "For this reason, God gave them up to vile pas-
sions. For even their women exchanged the natural
use for what is against nature. 27. Likewise, also,
the men, leaving the natural use of the woman,
burned in their lusts for one another, men with men
committing what is shameful and receiving in them-
selves the penalty of their error which was due."
(You might choose to read the rest of this passage.)
the sin we commit as a fallen human race, forgiveness
is available in Christ Jesus, The Son of God. The for-
giveness must be preceded by confession, repentance
and a forsaking of that sin in the Spirit that God sup-
plies. On our own we will not, cannot, resist temptation
to sin. We must rely upon the Spirit of God for the will
and ability to resist.
The clear teaching from the Law of God, as recorded in
Leviticus 18: 22, "You shall not lie with a male as with a
woman. It is an abomination" Keep reading; there is
remediation for all, no matter the transgression. In 1
Corinthians 6:9-10, "Do you not know that the unrigh-
teous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Do not be
deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor homo-
sexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor
drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the
Kingdom of God. NKJV The original language included
"catamites," or those who give themselves to be used
of sodomites. Pedophilia is implied in this language.
Then, there is this caveat. In verse 11, "And such
were some of you: but you are sanctified, but you
are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by
the Spirit of our God." (AMEN)
In Romans 1:16-23 we find, "For I am not ashamed of
the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God to salva-
tion for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and
also for the Greek." (gentile) "For in it the righteous
ness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is writ-
ten, 'The just shall live by faith.' For the wrath of
God is revealed from heaven against all unrighteous-
ness, because what may be known of God is mani-
fest in them, for God has shown it to them. For
since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes
are clearly seen being understood by the things that
are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so
they are without excuse, Because, although they
knew God, they did not glorify him as God, nor were
they thankful, but became futile thoughts, and their
foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise
they became fools, and changed the glory of the in-
corruptible God into an image made like the corrup-
tible man and birds and four-footed animals and cree-
ping things." Now, reflecting on verses 19-20, we see
the things of the Lord are clear; He has shown it. The
things that were made, clearly indicate His attributes,
leaving us without excuse.
(Now, back to Romans 1)
24."Therefore, God also gave them up to uncleaness,
in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies
among themselves, 25. who exchanged the truth of
God for the Lie, and worshiped and served the crea-
tor, who is blessed forever." Amen...
26. "For this reason, God gave them up to vile pas-
sions. For even their women exchanged the natural
use for what is against nature. 27. Likewise, also,
the men, leaving the natural use of the woman,
burned in their lusts for one another, men with men
committing what is shameful and receiving in them-
selves the penalty of their error which was due."
(You might choose to read the rest of this passage.)
Before we key in on this one issue, we must
consider this fact; The sins mentioned in this
passage hit us all. None of us is immune to
sin. It is darkening to the soul, but there is
a remedy. The key to the cure is in:
consider this fact; The sins mentioned in this
passage hit us all. None of us is immune to
sin. It is darkening to the soul, but there is
a remedy. The key to the cure is in:
1 Corinthians 6:11, "And such were some of
you, but you were washed, but you were sanc-
tified, but you were justified in the name of
the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God."
you, but you were washed, but you were sanc-
tified, but you were justified in the name of
the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God."
In Romans 3:23-26, "...for all have sinned
and fall short of the glory of God, being justi-
fied freely by His grace through the redemp-
tion that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set
forth as a propitiation by His blood through
faith to demonstrate His righteousness be-
cause in His forbearance God had passed
over the sins that were previously committed,
to demonstrate at the present time His righ-
teousness, that He might be just and the justi-
fier of the one who has faith in Jesus."
Propitiation: To Satisfy, Appease, Atone or
Place of Expiation, Covering.
According to the Word of God, any who will
believe in and follow Jesus the Christ will be
delivered from these, admittedly vile and life
deforming issues. He or she will find mercy,
grace, forgiveness and a new life in Christ,
in fellowship with God as one repents of any
sinful lifestyles in confession of his/her sin.
(Repentance involves genuine regret and tur-
ning from that sin to Jesus.)
believe in and follow Jesus the Christ will be
delivered from these, admittedly vile and life
deforming issues. He or she will find mercy,
grace, forgiveness and a new life in Christ,
in fellowship with God as one repents of any
sinful lifestyles in confession of his/her sin.
(Repentance involves genuine regret and tur-
ning from that sin to Jesus.)
In 1 John 1:8-10, "If we say that we have no
sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not
in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful
and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse
us from all unrighteousness. If we say that
we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and
His Word is not in us."
sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not
in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful
and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse
us from all unrighteousness. If we say that
we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and
His Word is not in us."
I do not believe this passage refers to persons
outside of Christ only. This Scripture covers
the error and "sin" into which believers may
fall. Just because one is a believer in Jesus
Christ; it does not follow that he is immune to
the temptation to sin. There is Scripture sup-
porting the Lord offering a way of escape for
one who is a believer, choosing to refuse the
temptation to sin. Exodus 20...
Sin is an offense against a Holy God, and
will receive a just recompense. Did you see
any sin not addressed by the cleansing of
the blood of Jesus Christ? Not one. Our
God is not a respecter of persons. He des-
pises sin, but loves and died for sinners.
Mankind may, at times, justify himself by
thinking; "I am not guilty of that sin," and
feel exonerated. This is, assuredly, not the
case. Our Holy Lord, the God of Abraham,
Isaac and Jacob, does not respect nor give
privilege to certain persons. He condemns
or forgives each, alike. When we meet his
conditions in 1 John 1: 8-10, above, He for-
gives each who comes to Him a repentant
sinner and turns from sin to the *Saviour.
(In New King James Bible "Saviour" is
rendered "Savior")
In Hebrews 10:16-17; "This is the covenant
that I will make with them after those days
says the Lord:
"I will put my laws into their hearts, and
in their minds I will write them," then,
He adds, "Their sins and their lawless
deeds I will remember no more."
Also, read Romans 10: 9-10, 13 which says;
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and believe thine heart that God
has raised Him from the death, thou shalt be
saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness, and with the mouth confession
is made unto salvation. (13) For whosoever
shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be
saved."
(Confess your faith in the Lord God in Jesus
Christ to those with whom you have a relation-
ship, with the hope of winning them to Christ.)
AMEN!! AND GOD BE PRAISED!!
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