DISCLAIMER
The following has been constructed in love and service towards anyone who may be struggling with same sex attractions or homosexuality. It is not intended to offend, insult, malign, vilify or anything otherwise contrary to International, National or Local Laws.
What does the Bible state about Homosexuality?
Note: The below verses are from the English King James Version of Scripture. They are consistent with Ancient manuscripts of the Holy Bible in their original languages, and are solid in their English rendering to state that which the Originals stated.
Scriptures dealing with homosexuality:
Leviticus 18:22 THOU SHALT NOT lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is ABOMINATION.
Leviticus 20:13 IF A MAN ALSO LIE WITH MANKIND, AS HE LIETH WITH A WOMAN both of them have committed an ABOMINATION....
Genesis 19:4-7 But before they lay down, the men of the city, even THE MEN OF SODOM, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? BRING THEM UNTO US, THAT WE MAY KNOW THEM. And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him, And said, I pray you, brethren, DO NOT SO WICKEDLY.
2Peter 2:6-10a And TURNING the cities of SODOM and GOMMORHA INTO ASHES CONDEMNED THEM with an overthrow, MAKING THEM AN ENSAMPLE UNTO THOSE THAT AFTER SHOULD LIVE UNGOLDLY; And delivered just Lot, vexed with the FILTHY CONVERSATION OF THE WICKED: (For that righteous man dwelling among them, IN SEEING AND HEARING, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with THEIR UNLAWFUL DEEDS;) The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, AND TO RESERVE THE UNJUST unto the day of judgment TO BE PUNISHED: But CHIEFLY THEM THAT WALK AFTER THE FLESH IN THE LUST OF UNCLEANNESS, and despise government.
Jude 1:7 Even as SODOM and GOMORRHA, and the cities about them in like manner, GIVING THEMSELVES OVER to FORNICATION, AND GOING AFTER STRANGE FLESH, ARE SET FORTH FOR AN EXAMPLE, SUFFERING THE VENGEANCE OF ETERNAL FIRE.
Deuteronomy 23:17 There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a SODOMITE of the sons of Israel.
1Kings 14:24 And there were also SODOMITES in the land: and THEY DID ACCORDING TO ALL THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE NATIONS WHICH THE LORD DID CAST OUT before the children of Israel.
Romans 1:26-27 For this cause God gave them up unto VILE AFFECTIONS: for even THEIR WOMEN DID CHANGE THE NATURAL USE into that which is AGAINST NATURE: And likewise also the MEN, LEAVING THE NATURAL USE OF THE WOMAN, BURNED IN THEIR LUST one toward another; MEN WITH MEN working that which is UNSEEMLY, and receiving in themselves that recompense of THEIR ERROR which was meet.
1Corinthians 6:9-11 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither FORNICATORS, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, NOR EFFEMINATE, NOR ABUSERS OF THEMSELVES WITH MANKIND, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. AND SUCH WERE SOME OF YOU, but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
Ephesians 5:3-6 But FORNICATION, and all UNCLEANNESS, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither FILTHINESS, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no WHOREMONGER, NOR UNCLEAN PERSON, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, HATH ANY INHERITANCE IN THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST AND OF GOD. Let no man deceive you with vain words: FOR BECAUSE OF THESE THINGS COMETH THE WRATH OF GOD UPON THE CHILDREN OF DISOBEDIENCE.
Colossians 3:5-6
MORTIFY therefore YOUR MEMBERS which are upon the earth; FORNICATION, UNCLEANNESS, INORDINATE AFFECTION, EVIL CONCUPISCENCE, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For WHICH THINGS SAKE THE WRATH OF GOD COMETH UPON THE CHILDREN OF DISOBEDIENCE.
Romans 7:7
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: FOR I HAD NOT KNOWN LUST, except the law had said, THOU SHALT NOT COVET.
1Timothy 1:9-10
Knowing this, that THE LAW IS not MADE for a righteous man, but FOR THE LAWLESS AND DISOBEDIENT, FOR THE UNGODLY AND SINNERS, FOR UNHOLY AND PROFANE, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers. For WHOREMONGERS, FOR THEM THAT DEFILE THEMSELVES WITH MANKIND, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, AND IF THERE BE ANY OTHER THING THAT IS CONTRARY TO SOUND DOCTRINE;
What does the Bible say to those who struggle with same sex attractions and homosexuality?
Mat 11:28 COME UNTO ME, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Mat 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and YE SHALL FIND REST UNTO YOUR SOUL.
Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Joh 3:16 For God so LOVED THE WORLD, that HE GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world TO CONDEMN the world; but that the world through him MIGHT BE SAVED.
Joh 3:18 He that believeth on him IS NOT CONDEMNED: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Joh 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, BECAUSE THEIR DEEDS WERE EVIL.
Joh 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Joh 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought IN GOD.
Rev 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Rev 3:20 Behold, I STAND AT THE DOOR, AND KNOCK: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I WILL COME IN TO HIM, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Rev 3:21 To HIM THAT OVERCOMETH will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
1Jn 3:16 Hereby perceive we THE LOVE OF GOD, BECAUSE HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Joh 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water THAT I SHALL GIVE HIM shall be in him a well of water SPRINGING UP into everlasting life.
Act 1:8 But YE SHALL RECIEVE POWER, AFTER THAT THE HOLY GHOST IS COME UPON YOU: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Eph 6:16 Above all, TAKING THE SHIELD OF FAITH, wherewith YE SHALL BE ABLE to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
What is Miracle Christian Center’s view of homosexuality?
1) Miracle Christian Center strives to adhere to the Holy Bible in all we do, teach, speak and live. We believe the Bible gives us the only pattern for right living in this world.
2) We believe the Bible teaches man’s sexual activity is to be expressed through scriptural boundaries of heterosexual marriage only.
3) We believe the Bible warns people about the impending eternal danger of sexuality outside of Biblical confines.
4) We believe in proclaiming the message of the Bible, as well as answering any Biblical questions that are asked of us in good faith and a genuineness of heart to every person no matter what sexuality they are of. We believe our failure to perform these things is a gross apostasy from our Christian faith, and a moral injustice towards those who may be practicing same sex thoughts and actions.
5) We believe there can be a number of factors which can contribute to the development of homosexuality, both spiritual, mental and physical.
6) We believe the most significant part of a person’s own free will decision to exit homosexuality, is through being born again of God’s Spirit and cultivating a relationship with Jesus Christ.
7) We defend the right to assist and help people who desire to be free from unwanted same sex attractions and practice. Therefore we seek to provide love, education, care, counsel, resources, help and support to anyone who is genuinely seeking our assistance to exit same sex attractions and or homosexuality because of their own personal Biblical conviction.
8) We also defend the right to assist these people should they choose to enter into heterosexual marriages or remain celibate.
Disclaimer:
For your benefit we have listed some links to websites, Ministries and other links sites that specifically minister to those involved in Homosexuality or struggle with same sex attractions.
We do not endorse all of the content of these sites, however, we do encourage you to check out everything they have to say and discuss or debate it as you feel necessary. At the time of posting these site links we found some useful information regarding the above title, but cannot be sure that this link hasn't changed or been corrupted since the time of posting, nor do we agree with everything posted on these sites or the spirit in which they have been written or posted. If you feel that these sites are in any way contrary to our views or attitudes to love and help those struggling with same sex attractions or homosexuality, please immediately send us a detailed email.
www.newhope123.org www.syrogers.com
www.janetboynesministries.com www.lovewonout.com
www.focusonthefamily.com www.rescuinghomosexuals.net
For further information or if MCC can be of serviceto help you in any way please contact us via email, God bless you in Jesus Mighty Name!
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