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What does the bible say about the possibility of being born a homosexual?

The bible teaches that it is not possible for one to be born a homosexual, in that homosexuality is called unnatural (i.e. something one is not born with). Romans 1:26-27 speaks of this specifically, when it says of women: “women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.” And of men, it says: “the men, leaving the natural use of the woman.” It is therefore made clear that in order to practice homosexuality, one must leave the natural desires for the opposite sex. One can’t leave somewhere that they’ve never been before. It may be too early in their […]

How could homosexuality be wrong? We are all born differently with a certain sexual preference.

If this is true, we still must abide by the laws of God that govern sexuality. Indeed, from a fairly young age, everyone faces sexual desires. If we give in to these desires in a manner that is not lawful, then we have committed sexual immorality, whether it be man with man or man with woman, etc. While the subject of homosexuality is an intensely emotional subject today, as far as sexual desire is concerned, it is no different than the desires of heterosexuality, in that both types of desires can always be successfully overcome and God expects that out […]

I’ve heard people use Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13 to call homosexuality a sin, but don’t these verses only condemn sex among men if done in the worship of idols?

The verses called into question are these: “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination,” and “If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them.” It is argued that these verses must be taken out of context in order to condemn homosexuality because the context is about shrine prostitution. According to this argument, homosexuality, as a whole, is not mentioned here as sinful, but rather the use of homosexuality […]

Why does every marriage have to be between a male and a female? Is this because of the example of Adam and Eve in the Bible?

Adam and Eve is a good illustration for the marriage arrangement, but it may not necessarily illustrate that every marriage after Adam and Eve should have the same arrangement; so let’s take a closer look at the scriptures. After God created man (alone and without a companion), God said “I will make him a helper comparable to him” (Genesis 2:18). Or, as the KJV says, “a help meet for him.” The Hebrew word used here, neged, is defined as: “a front, that is, part opposite; specifically a counterpart.” And thus, the LORD made man’s counterpart, who was female, and not […]

I’ve heard that the Bible talks about an “Unforgivable Sin,” what is this sin and how do I know if I’ve already committed it?

The text in question is this: “Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.” From an initial reading, it seems that Jesus actually talks about an unforgivable sin; however, we need to understand the context before we draw such a conclusion. […]

I’ve been taught that once you’re truly saved, then your salvation is forever secure. Is that true?

Although this is an extremely popular view today, it is nowhere to be found in the bible, but rather, a reading of the scriptures will prove to us that just the opposite in the truth. Let’s consider some examples. 1 Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons” If I told you I departed from Los Angeles, does that statement necessitate that I was in Los Angeles? Of course! But men still refute 1 Timothy 4:1 by suggesting that those referenced in […]

Where do you get the “direct command, approved example, and necessary inference” idea from?

In short, from the bible, from many pages of the bible. Now there is not a verse/sentence that commands these three means of establishing bible authority, but they are the only three that we can see the bible using or referencing time and again. While there is not a “one verse quote” that can be given to show these three things necessary, there is a portion of one chapter that is a good example of how God enabled man with the ability and necessity to understand His will through the means of direct commands, approved examples, and necessary inference. Acts […]

Isn’t calling on the name of the Lord simply saying the Sinner’s Prayer in order to be saved?

The words “calling on the name of the Lord.” are first used a number of times by the Holy Spirit to communicate a certain action, but are now used popularly by denominationalists to communicate an entirely different action. Due to the widespread use in the scriptures of the statement under discussion, we have a great opportunity to come to a biblical understanding. Its first occurrence is in Genesis 4:26, “And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the LORD.” Now if “to call” […]