Yes, but all these sins can be forgiven. Here is the passage. Focus on verse 11, where it says “..and such WERE some of you”, but they were redeemed and saved. Praise be to God.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NKJV
[9] 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, [10] nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. [11] And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
You are washed and made whole... with repentance and a desire to do better, and by genuinely accepting Christ. You cannot accept Christ and refuse to repent from your sin.
The Bible speaks several times about a refusal to move away from sin. Condoning any sin in your life and acting as if it is okay is a fundamentally flawed understanding of God's Word.
There's a marked difference between a practicing homosexual characterized by indulging in and pursuing their same-sex lusts, and a same-sex oriented individual who is actively and consciously attempting to keep their desires in check. Just like for the heterosexual. The fact that one is more biologically aberrant than the other does not make a difference as to the biblical standards of sexual purity.
But of course, any public "criticism" of the practicing homosexual needs to be seriously toned down and marked by genuine humility and non-judgmentalism, since the overall human condition is nowhere admirable, especially with regards to every kind of selfish ambitions and sexual immoralities vs the one-man-one-woman bonded in self-giving love standard from the beginning. Need proof? Just look at the heterosexual divorce rates within the professing Christian demographics. Not looking good.
There's a marked difference between a practicing homosexual characterized by indulging in and pursuing their same-sex lusts, and a same-sex oriented individual who is actively and consciously attempting to keep their desires in check. Just like for the heterosexual. The fact that one is more biologically aberrant than the other does not make a difference as to the biblical standards of sexual purity.
One is an abomination before The Lord, the other act was designed by God.
But of course, any public "criticism" of the practicing homosexual needs to be seriously toned down and marked by genuine humility and non-judgmentalism,
No. Sin is sin. The Church has absolutely no place to embrace sin, but rather to call it out and reject it. You have a fundamental problem if you are arguing to ignore sin in people's lives and accept it.
since the overall human condition is nowhere admirable, especially with regards to every kind of selfish ambitions and sexual immoralities vs the one-man-one-woman bonded in self-giving love standard from the beginning. Need proof? Just look at the heterosexual divorce rates within the professing Christian demographics. Not looking good.
Man's imperfections do not reflect on God's plan nor His Will for us. That's such biblically horrible statement.
That's pretty much my point. People are hypocrites. And as such, are not worth the aggravation they generate.
I took several Bible study courses in college. And homosexuality shows up in it only a handful of times.
The last time I had this conversation here, the person I was speaking with tried to use the word "fornication" when I asked him to give me more than 5 verses involving homosexuality. And no, they're not the same thing.
But if you'd like to show me that the Bible discusses homosexuality more than I've claimed, I would be happy to read it.
It doesn't matter what most people care about or choose to focus on. What matters is what God says. Sin is a sin is a sin and whataboutism doesn't change that fact.
Spoken like a true hypocrite. Saying that the only thing that matters is what God says while you gallop through life, throwing out judgements like they're Mardi Gras beads.
No, I'm flat out saying that people who hate on homosexuals because of the Bible are nothing but hypocrites.
If they were really concerned with what God thought was an abomination, they would be out there screaming "God hates women wearing jeans!" and "God hates incense!" and all the other things God hates.
But do they do that? Nope. Why? Because they couldn't give less of a shit what God does or does not hate.
For whatever reason, they decided they didn't like gay people, so then they use the Bible as their shield whilst they sling shit at others.
They're hypocrites and cowards.
And I don't have any respect for hypocrites and cowards.
The only sin that keeps you out of heaven is rejecting Christ.
That being said, homosexuality is regarded al throughout The Bible as an abomination, and it is objectively a sin.
There is a HUGE difference for asking forgiveness from a sin, and trying to justify a sin and refusing to repent or fix your ways.
Ding ding ding. The correct answer.
Yes, but all these sins can be forgiven. Here is the passage. Focus on verse 11, where it says “..and such WERE some of you”, but they were redeemed and saved. Praise be to God.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NKJV [9] 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, [10] nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. [11] And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
You are washed and made whole... with repentance and a desire to do better, and by genuinely accepting Christ. You cannot accept Christ and refuse to repent from your sin.
https://www.gotquestions.org/unrepentance-unrepentant.html
The Bible speaks several times about a refusal to move away from sin. Condoning any sin in your life and acting as if it is okay is a fundamentally flawed understanding of God's Word.
What does GO AND SIN NO MORE mean?
Did you even read my comment?
No.
Gee, maybe that's a problem.
Oh ok, so there is no sin now?
Hear that everybody? Go have premarital sex and frequent gay orgies! Mathew 2 means nothing now! He was just joking or something!
There's a marked difference between a practicing homosexual characterized by indulging in and pursuing their same-sex lusts, and a same-sex oriented individual who is actively and consciously attempting to keep their desires in check. Just like for the heterosexual. The fact that one is more biologically aberrant than the other does not make a difference as to the biblical standards of sexual purity.
But of course, any public "criticism" of the practicing homosexual needs to be seriously toned down and marked by genuine humility and non-judgmentalism, since the overall human condition is nowhere admirable, especially with regards to every kind of selfish ambitions and sexual immoralities vs the one-man-one-woman bonded in self-giving love standard from the beginning. Need proof? Just look at the heterosexual divorce rates within the professing Christian demographics. Not looking good.
One is an abomination before The Lord, the other act was designed by God.
No. Sin is sin. The Church has absolutely no place to embrace sin, but rather to call it out and reject it. You have a fundamental problem if you are arguing to ignore sin in people's lives and accept it.
Man's imperfections do not reflect on God's plan nor His Will for us. That's such biblically horrible statement.
Sin is sin. You do not get to commit more sin against someone just because they're a sinner.
You are a sinner too. That is the entire basis of Christianity. We all are. It is repentance of our sins before God that saves us all.
Holding someone accountable for their sins, judging their behavior and refusal to repent from sin, is in no way a sin.
The fact that you imply otherwise shows a grave lack of understanding of God's Word and his teachings.
repentance is correct, but if sin is accepted and justified many will not repent as they dont believe they are sinning.
You can love the sinner and hate the sin. We should rebuke the all sin and repent for our own sin.
Sounds self-righteous. I think you may be a homo.
Homosexuality is mentioned about five times in the Bible.
Adultery is mentioned probably hundreds.
But most people don't care much about adultery.
Definitely more than 5, and very few things are talked about as negatively as, "an abomination."
Simply because others are hypocritical doesn't justify it in God's view.
That's pretty much my point. People are hypocrites. And as such, are not worth the aggravation they generate.
I took several Bible study courses in college. And homosexuality shows up in it only a handful of times.
The last time I had this conversation here, the person I was speaking with tried to use the word "fornication" when I asked him to give me more than 5 verses involving homosexuality. And no, they're not the same thing.
But if you'd like to show me that the Bible discusses homosexuality more than I've claimed, I would be happy to read it.
Seminary?
Dunning-Krueger effect, activated...
Here ya go, since you asked:
https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-homosexuality/
Fornication is sex outside of marriage. That would apply to straight couples and gay couples.
It doesn't matter what most people care about or choose to focus on. What matters is what God says. Sin is a sin is a sin and whataboutism doesn't change that fact.
Spoken like a true hypocrite. Saying that the only thing that matters is what God says while you gallop through life, throwing out judgements like they're Mardi Gras beads.
Only the wicked fear being judged.
And this is relevant why? Are you attempting to straw man the argument by suggestion that anyone who thinks homosexuality is a sin supports adultery?
No, I'm flat out saying that people who hate on homosexuals because of the Bible are nothing but hypocrites.
If they were really concerned with what God thought was an abomination, they would be out there screaming "God hates women wearing jeans!" and "God hates incense!" and all the other things God hates.
But do they do that? Nope. Why? Because they couldn't give less of a shit what God does or does not hate.
For whatever reason, they decided they didn't like gay people, so then they use the Bible as their shield whilst they sling shit at others.
They're hypocrites and cowards.
And I don't have any respect for hypocrites and cowards.
Both are sins, and both must be repented for. Neither should be accepted as clean.