Topic: The Rampant Sin of Homosexuality

[Joy]

I like what you've shared here Tony.  It's about coming back to the Lord everytime and hearing what He has to say about these things.  It's all clearly set out in His scriptures and with the help of the Holy Spirit we will ultimately bring our lives into total submission to Jesus Christ.  This morning I read where He says in scripture, the power within you is stronger than any power in the world.  So, this says to me, with the power of the Spirit abiding in our hearts we can defeat anything that seeks to separate us from the Lord Jesus Christ.  I do like what Paul has to say in Romans 8 about nothing being able to separate us and he lists principalities and powers.  He really does mean nothing!  Another scripture I like to remember often is, resist the devil and he will run from you.  That one makes me chuckle; just the thought of the devil running away from me. 

[Tony]

Thank you Joy. I wrote a response, but I got off topic, so I started a new topic: 'Dreams & Visions'.

It's under Testimonies and Storys.

[Ro]

A personal note to those who are homosexuals.

God is a loving God.  Yes, he has judgment.  Yes, he punishes those who reject his love. 

(John 3:16-18 NIV)  "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. {17} For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. {18} Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.

God’s love for the human race was so strong that he had to send his son, Jesus, to reach out to all of us in the hope that we would accept his loving embrace. 

His goal wasn’t to condemn you or any other person but to save us all.

(2 Peter 3:9 NIV)  The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Here are a few simple questions to ask yourself.

1)   Do you believe God exists?
2)   Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for the sins of all humans?
3)   Have you talked to God and asked him to forgive you and accept you because of what Jesus did by dying for your sins?
4)   Are you actively involved in a relationship with God?

If you answered yes to those 4 questions then trust that the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth.

(John 16:13 NIV)  But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

If you haven’t taken the 4 steps listed above, well, they only take a few minutes.  If you have questions you can post them here or email me (publisher) @ Believers Bay.  I’ll be happy to answer your questions and get you started on the greatest adventure of your life both here and forever.

This applies to everyone.  We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God and are all headed for the Lake of Fire / Hell if we do not accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. 

Tim, I like how you made it very simple and concise and focused on God's love.  The whole world needs Jesus and many times we (Christians) complicate things way too much. 

That was a beautiful post Tim!!!