You know when the bible said......?

Question

I don't know the exact scripture (maybe someone can quote it), but you know when the bible said that gay people won't get to heaven.... Then what if your friend is in denial and you keep questioning their sexuality and he/she finally admits it and you are happy for them, are you going to hell? Also if you think a gay couple looks good together are you part of the scripture that is going to hell, and does it necessarily mean you are gay even if you don't have felings for the same sex whatsoever?

Answer 1

I don't know anywhere in the Bible that says gays can't go to heaven. Being gay is just another type of sin, like lieing, cheating, murder, sex outside of marriage... And all those people get to go to heaven if they follow the right steps.

Answer 2

There is no actual verse in the Bible which states that homosexuals or gay people will not go to Heaven. The closest is a verse which states that the "witches, dogs and sinners" were left out of the gates of Heaven.

A "dog" is often translated as a homosexual person. I attended a Christian school for a little over a year and my Bible teacher taught us this. He said that in the Jewish times, homosexuals were called dogs.

The point is that every part of the Bible is open to your own interpretation since all of it was written by a man (human). The Bible is not infallable. If it was, well, what would you say to scripture supporting slavery or the subjugation of women?

I would tell your friend that I believe the only sin in God's eyes is to deny one's true self. If your friend is attracted to people of the same sex, then one could argue that this was "God's plan" for him or her.

Answer 3

Traditional Church teaching falsely misuses the Bible to judge the
homosexual lifestyle. True Biblical theology begins not with Church
tradition and dogma but with the biblical texts themselves. Biblical
theology seeks to understand how the biblical authors expressed themselves
in the Koine Greek of the time (not expanded by later modern Greek
meanings), in terms of their culture. Only with this understanding is it
legitimate to define biblical sexual ethics of the NT and find implications
for today.

There are only 4 scriptures that are taken to say anything about
homosexuality; the Leviticus laws, I Cor 6:9, Romans 1:26-27, and the story
of Sodom and Gomorrah - and none address loving, consenting homosexual acts
as we know them today, but rather the terrible unnatural, heterosexual acts
of pederasty.

The unclean acts of Leviticus makes no statement about the morality of
homosexual acts as such. In today's society similar unclean acts might
include picking ones nose, burping or passing gas. In Hebrew times wearing
polyester, or eating shellfish would have been just as much an abomination
as men laying with men. The law is no longer in effect and its purpose was
to show that man could never follow it. The sins of Sodom and Gomorrah,
have nothing to do with homosexuality.

I Cor 6:9, no way refers to homosexuality. The original Greek word often
quoted as sexual immorality, Paul used was "porneia" which means "a harlot
for hire". In Corinth in the temples of Venus, the principal deity of
Corinth, where Christians went to worship, a thousand public prostitutes
were kept at public expense to glorify and act as surrogates for the
fertility Gods. This sex with the pagan Gods is what Paul was talking
about - fornication is an admitted mistranslation and has nothing to do
with gays or singles sex. This rendering reflected the bias of the
translators rather than an accurate translation of Paul's words to a
culture of 2000 years ago worshipping pagan sex gods. I can also show the
errors of effeminate or homosexual reference in this verse.

Romans 1:26-27 mentions homosexual acts performed by people who are clearly
heterosexual. The men in the NT patriarchal culture exerted dominance not
only over women, but over younger males as well. The Greco-Roman practice
of pederasty was widespread and openly accepted. This was a bisexual
practice. The nature of homosexual acts in the Bible are so very different
from what we know as homosexuality today that the passages have no
application to today's homosexuality. Such practices as in NT times simply
no longer exist.

Answer 4

I hope that I can help. Yes, the Bible does say that homosexuality is wrong. In Romans 1:27 is says "In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty fo rtheir perversion." (The same goes with women being gay.) This scriptures says that the men of the time (that the apostle Paul is talking about) were gay, and had "lust for one another." It is my best opinion that Paul is saying that being gay is wrong and God does not like it!

In answer to if your friend is going to hell...that's a tough one. First off, it is not OUR place to decide who is going to heaven or hell. God is the ultimate judge. I DO know that the only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ (John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he sent his son, that who ever believe in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life.) If your friend has accepted God into his heart, then he would turn from his past ways.

I bet it is hard trying to decided who is saved and who is not. Please, don't worry yourself over this. God is the judge, and he will decide who is going where.

In answer to your second question about if being friends with a gay person means you are going to hell: Jesus Christ himself was a friend to sinners. He loved them, and taught them the right way to live. I think supporting homosexuality is wrong, but certainly just being a friend isn't wrong. You don't have to judge to be a good Christian. Sharing your faith means you are on a better path. :)

We are all sinners, and being friends is what helps us get closer to that point when we share our faith with those friends. Please be wary about not supporting their cause, and be open about your faith. A good saying is "What Would Jesus Do?"

P.S. The whole chapter of Romans 1 is about what is sin, how God veiws sin, and his punishments for it. I would highly suggest the read! :)

P.P.S. If you'd EVER like to talk about religion, God, life, or whatever, there are lots of people out there who would be happy to talk to you. Do you have any friends who are Christian? They are a good resource. Maybe you know a pastor? I bet he'd be helpful too. :) I'm sure a pastor would be able to give you a MUCH better answer! Please don't hesitate to ask; talking to you about God and the Bible is what they love doing!!!

Good luck on our journey, and may God bless you!! :)

~Jennifer

Answer 5

gay ppl won't get to heaven just like liars or murderers or adulterers or fornicators (given they do not repent of their sins ans continue to commit the sin, for God forgives those who do repent and make a conscious effort to stop commiting the sin) I think the main thing is that ppl focus on being gay as a sin when the same ppl pointing the finger and lying and fornicating and so forth. You can be happy for a person without approving of their lifestyle, which I'm guessing is your situation. All you can do is continue to reach out to them and let God handle the rest.

Answer 6

You have lots of good questions. There are lots of things that the Bible speaks about being gay, But the Bible is the only place you can find your answers. Peoples opinions will secure you place with the dammed.

For more information and answers
Please see http://www.johnfourteen.com
Click on "Studies in the Bible"

Answer 7

It sounds as if you have a lot of confusion and fear when it comes to spirituality. You can have assurance in Christ that you are forgiven of ALL your sins and put your fears aside if you do the following:

First, acknowledge your need for the Lord and His guidance.

Second, believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for you and forgive you of your sins.

Third, accept His free gift of eternal life to you, ask Him to forgive you and send His Holy Spirit to live in your heart, be your saviour, and guide you into righteousness.

As to your question (a secondary issue), there are many verses that condemn homosexuality. Therefore, if you truly care about your friends welfare, you should not encourage what scripture calls sin.


Grace and Peace to you!

Answer 8

Read 1 Corinthinas 6:9 - Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders.

Also see SODOMITES » A proverbial term of reproach applied to those who practiced sodomy (ritual homosexuality)

It's in Black & White if you do the opposite and aren't forgiven your bye bye! Which is not a good thing. Ask for forgiveness and accept Jesus into your heart that is the only way to be saved. Good works alone will not do it. God Bless!!

Answer 9

We also have to remember that homosexuality is just as forgivable a sin as all other sins. God’s forgiveness is just as available to a homosexual as it is to an adulterer, idol worshipper, murderer, thief, etc. God’s love and desire to save extends to homosexuals (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). God also promises the strength for victory over sin, including homosexuality, to all those who will believe in Jesus Christ for their salvation (1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

No, you wont go to hell for supporting them, or loving them.

Homosexual behavior is the sin, men having sex with men, women with women. Knowing them, being friends with them is NOT a sin, and wont keep you out of heaven.

Answer 10

Read Romans chapter 1 in The Holy bible. It says there that gays and lesbians are reprobates and that means they are rejected by God and will not go to heaven unless they ask Jesus Christ to forgive their sins, turn from their wicked lifestyle and agree to live straight the rest of their lives, they cannot go to heaven.