According to the Christian perspective, is it Biblically wrong to be gay?

Question

For the record, I am not a homosexual. I am actually a pastor that wanted to see what type of response I would get by asking this question. I have been pleasantly surprised at the response that I have recieved. Please keep responding. Thank You.

Answer 1

Here are a few passages about homosexuality:

Rom 1:26-32

For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 27 and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. 28 And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 without understanding, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; 32 and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them.

Lev 18:22
You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.

1 Tim 1:9-10

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers 10 and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

1 Cor 6:9-11 Or 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, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.

As you can see, the Bible is very clear about the practice of homosexuality. I don’t see any way we can accept homosexuality without rejecting God’s Word. Further, there are some strong warnings listed here. As Christians, we want to see everyone saved, so we want them to hear and accept the gospel. These passages indicate that if they do, there will be a life-change taking place (for anyone, not just homosexuals).

Answer 2

Yes.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Answer 3

it depends on how you look at it. in Leviticus 18:22-23, it says that you shan't lie with a man (speaking to a man) for it is an abomination.however, it also says two chapters after that, in verse 9, that if you disobey your parents, you should be stoned. Oh, and if you want to become a priest, but are blind, deaf, or lame, think again. or if you have a flat nose, or if you have a broken foot/hand, if you're short, have a black eye, or if you have a scab, you still could never become a priest of god(as said in Leviticus 21:18-20).however, in john 3:16, it says that whosoever believes in him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life. so if you're christian, you're fine. and if you don't believe in god, why would you care about the bible anyway?

Answer 4

Yes. It says in 1 Corinthians that Homosexuals will not enter the kingdom of Heaven.
More importantly -
Have you ever lied, stolen, used God's name in vain. These are a few of the Ten Commandments. It's appointed unto man once to die, then judgment. When you die God will judge you by His Ten Commandments. You will be guilty, and if you are guilty, you will be sent to Hell. Jesus came to die on a cross and rise again to pay the debt for your sins, If you Repent, which means to ask forgiveness and turn from your sins, and put your Trust in Jesus Christ, you will be accepted into Heaven. This is the only way.

Answer 5

Yes any sex outside of marriage is biblically wrong. In the old testament Levitcus 20:13 reads:
'If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads." but 3 verses above it says the same thing to heterosexuals as well 'If a man commits adultery with another man's wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death." God recognizes sex within marriage alone as permissable. Sin is Sin. No ifs and or buts about it. God hates sin. This is why he provided a way of escape from sin's punishment through the death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Romans 6:23 says " for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through His Son Jesus Christ.

Answer 6

I am Jewish and am sure that the Christians observe the Old Testament like us Jews. Leviticus 18:22 quotes, "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination". I have heard that there is nothing wrong with having gay feelings, it is just carrying them out that is against the Bible.

Answer 7

You're new here, aren't you?

I see a lot of Leviticus, but nothing that Jesus said. Perhaps these people should call themselves.... oh... Jews!

Or since they quote Paul rather than Jesus... Paulines.

Christians have a way of going on about everything except what Christ said. Christianity seems to be based on what came before (Leviticus, Daniel) and what came after (Romans, Revelations).

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

You ask this question according to Christian perspective! Before I answer this question let me say this, "Its What GOD Says That Counts!....some religions has certain parts of the Bible that they believe and some parts they throw out but I believe The Gospel Completely!.......The answer to your question is located in (Romans 1:24-27).....your move!..you decide!