The spiritual side of homosexuality
by Matt Slick

The content of this article is not aimed at delving into the religious beliefs of homosexuals or how they view themselves spiritually. Instead, it is about the spiritual meaning of homosexuality according to the Bible.

Created Order

Biblically, homosexuality is a sin that is clearly condemned in Scripture (Lev. 18:22, 20:13, 1 Cor. 6:9-10, Rom. 1:26-28). But it seems to be more than "a mere sin." When we look at God and Adam and Eve, we see a manifestation of the will of God in making a man and a woman (Gen. 2:21-24), not a man and a man, nor a woman and a woman. We see the heterosexual pattern that God established in order to fulfil the creation mandate:

"And God blessed them; and God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth,'" (Gen. 1:28).

It is not possible to carry out God's command to multiply and fill the earth via homosexual unions. Therefore, homosexuality is a direct contradiction to the command God.

Messiah

In addition, it was through procreation that the Messiah would come, who would deliver sinners from eternal damnation. Biblically speaking, Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary who in turn was born through the heterosexual relationship of a married couple, and so on. Such progeny could never have been produced via homosexuality. So, if homosexuality were rampant, it would have been a threat to the messianic line--with dire spiritual consequences for us all. Therefore, it could be said that homosexuality is an attack not only on the created order of God making man and woman in order to fill the earth and subdue it but also upon the Messiah as well. Of course, it goes without saying that God's plan for the redemption of mankind ultimately could not be thwarted and that Jesus would have been born, died and resurrected, no matter how many homosexuals populated the earth.

Spiritual Consequences

Perhaps this is why in Romans 1 we see what appears to be a unique judgment upon the hearts and minds of homosexuals.

"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," (Rom. 1:26-27).

These two verses are a condemnation of homosexual practice. But notice that within them there is a declaration that God gives people over to the depravity of their hearts and minds when they're involved with homosexuality. I know of no other sin mentioned in Scripture where it says the sinners are given over to it. Clearly, homosexuality has dire spiritual consequences.

Furthermore, not only are they given over to their sins (a type of judgment) but also the result of this is that then they want to promote their sin to others.

"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," (Rom. 1:28-32).

This is exactly what we see in the homosexual agenda with its heavy-handed and persistent promotion in society, schools, movies, TV, internet, literature, and politics. As Christians, we need to be cognizant of the spiritual consequence and its effect on the material world. We need to pray for them and their deliverance from this great sin. Also, we Christians cannot remain isolated from the rising tide of homosexual social reconstruction. We need to take a stand against it so that we might promote the righteousness of God and inform sinners of the need to repent.

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ifeness:


Ignorant OP recycling a book that has expired thousands of years ago. Who are you to speak on homosexuality when you haven't tried it? Perhaps Jesus and Kumuyi did,who knows

OLAADEGBU:


Why is it that atheists are the main culprits when it comes to homosexuality? Could it be because you have abandoned God or is it that God has abandoned you? See Romans 1:26-32 in the OP.

ifeness:


How can a God abandon God? You have no clue you are the God you go to church looking for. You are the one who needs help Mr.

OLAADEGBU:


The adage that says 'the moment a mad man realises he is mad is the moment he becomes well' may have some truth in it.

OLAADEGBU:
God doesn't play dice.

nnamdiosu:


nice teachings and comics. pls finish posting them. God bless

Time is short. No gains in arguments or vain religious discussion. When are you going to surrender your life to Jesus?

Please, do not let today pass you by. Seize this opportunity and say this simple prayer:

"Dear Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I acknowledge you as my Lord and personal Saviour and that you died for my sins. Please Lord, forgive me of all my iniquities, wash me clean in your shed blood and write my name in your Book of life.

From today, I accept you as my Lord and Saviour and I hereby denounce any past relationship I had with Satan and his agents.

Thank you Jesus for saving my soul. In Jesus name I prayed."

Now if you said above prayer, you are born again and you know what, there is rejoicing in Heaven right now for your sake.

Next step, find a Bible believing Church around you (RCCG, Deeper Life, TREM, MFM, Christ Apostolic Church, ECWA or any church where Jesus is preached) and become baptised by IMMERSION. Baptism by IMMERSION (completely submerged in water) is key as it signify your recognition of Jesus' DEATH, BURIAL & RESURRECTION.

You life is already anew.

nnamdiosu:


nice teachings and comics. pls finish posting them. God bless