Can u be gay and christian

The Bible and same sex relationships: A review article

Tim Keller,

Vines, Matthew, God and the Male lover Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same Sex Relationships, Convergent Books,

Wilson, Ken,A Letter to My Congregation, David Crum Media,

The relationship of homosexuality to Christianity is one of the main topics of discussion in our culture today. In the fall of last year I wrote a review of books by Wesley Hill and Sam Allberry that take the historic Christian view, in Hill’s words: “that homosexuality was not God’s original creative intention for humanity and therefore that queer practice goes against God’s state will for all human beings, especially those who trust in Christ.”

There are a number of other books that accept the opposite view, namely that the Bible either allows for or supports same sex relationships. Over the last year or so I (and other pastors at Redeemer) have been regularly asked for responses to their arguments. The two most scan volumes taking this position appear to be those by Matthew Vines and Ken Wilson. The review of these

Is it REALLY ok to be LGBTQ? A look behind and beyond the &#;clobber passage&#;

There’s a name for what’s happening here: proof texting.

Theopodia defines proof texting as &#;the method by which a person appeals to a biblical text to prove or justify a theological position without regard for the context of the passage they are citing.&#;

If you hear someone declare “the Bible says…” run in the other direction. The Bible says lots of things!

Here a limited things the Bible says:

That the Soil was covered in water when created until God formed land (Genesis ) but also that the Earth was completely dry until God brought streams up and watered the planet (Genesis ).

That God created animals first and then humans (Genesis 1) but also that God created Adam first, then animals, then Eve (Genesis 2).

That’s right, the Bible contradicts itself in the first two chapters!

“The Bible says” in Exodus and Deuteronomy that if a woman is raped her rapist must either marry her or pay her father (because he’s “damaged” the father’s “property”).

Paul says in 1 Thessalonians that Jesus will r

This may not be a huge surprise, but we receive A LOT of questions via email, social media, and in person on Tuesdays. What considerate of questions? Well, anything from, Should I receive back together with my boyfriend or girlfriend? to What should I accomplish next with my life? to How should I lovingly engage those in the LGBTQ community?

In this blog series “Ask The Porch,” we’re answering real-life questions that we’ve received from you. Disclaimer: our highest priority is always to first respond with biblical counsel from God’s Word. The hardest questions to answer are those in the “grey” areas. So we’ll do our best to share our biblically-informed opinion, but recognize that we may hold different convictions on the non-essentials (vs. the essentials).

Now, let’s dive into the question for this week emailed in from an online listener:

Can a Christian be gay?

“Hey David,

I am a Christian and possess struggled with same sex attraction since childhood. I would not wish it on anyone. It’s very hard being alone and longing for someone to hold hands with. I want the chance to love and have som

Is it possible to be a gay Christian?

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 effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians ). There is a tendency to state homosexuality as the worst of all sins. While it is undeniable, biblically speaking, that homosexuality is immoral and unnatural (Romans ), in no instinct does the Bible outline homosexuality as an unforgivable sin. Nor does the Bible teach that homosexuality is a sin Christians will never struggle against.

Perhaps that is the key phrase in the scrutinize of whether it is possible to be a gay Christian: “struggle against.” It is possible for a Christian to strife with homosexual temptations. Many homosexuals who become Christians have ongoing struggles with homosexual feelings and desires. Some strongly heterosexual men and women have experienced a “spark” of queer interest at some show in their