What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality

What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?

We have been so soaked in the constant indoctrination on this subject for so long, the Word of God appears foreign, as if it could not mean what it says. Between the media’s constant barrage to normalize this perversion, and the lack of outrage from the Church in general, most have accepted this deviant behavior as normal. Any who stand up against this onslaught are demonized and typically bullied into silence. The few who will not be bullied are subjected to the vilest attacks. The following is a brief essay on the subject. I have selected a few of the many passages in scripture that address this particular form of sexual immorality. Make no mistake, this perverted lifestyle is being forced fed to our society by a militant radical element that will not rest until they silence any opposition, and everyone in lock step accepts homosexuality as normal, even superior behavior.  

First, let’s get out of the way the notion that if you are a Christian you cannot speak against sin and evil. Below are two of the most misquoted, out of context, and misinterpreted scriptures used by those that wish to intimidate, silence, and shame anyone who speaks against evil and sin. Bible passages are in bold.

First, Matthew 7:1“Judge not, that you be not judged.” This is usually the only part of the scripture quoted, and the interpretation is you cannot speak against evil or sinful behavior. You therefore, cannot “Judge”. If you read the scripture below in context, it becomes obvious that Jesus is talking about judging hypocritically. In other words, don’t you be judging another’s behavior if you are sinning yourself, i.e. you have a plank in your own eye that you need to get rid of first so you can see clearly before you can instruct your brother. In fact, verse 6 requires you to make a judgment as to who the dogs and the swine are. The Bible is full of the Prophets, the Apostles, and Jesus himself constantly speaking against sin and evil, so obviously the idea that the Church and Christians should not speak against sin and evil is preposterous.

Matthew 7:1“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. 6 “Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.

Second, John 8:7 “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” This one is used constantly, and out of context, to insinuate again that a Christian cannot speak against sin and evil. The people in question were going to execute the woman caught in adultery. The Lord dispelled the crowd by exposing the sin in their own heart. Then the Lord turned to the woman and forgave her and instructed her to “go and sin no more”. The lord followed up by saying that “He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” Again the idea that the out of context line “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first”, somehow means that no Christian can speak out against evil is completely absurd. Read the passage in context below, and it becomes quite plain that Jesus is in no way condoning sin or excusing sin. Remember, the Devil is the all-time master of twisting Scripture.

John 8:1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” 6 This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. 7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.”And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

The scripture below from Second Timothy charges Christians that part of their ministry is to rebuke. Read the Scripture passage below.

2 Timothy 4:1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 5 But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

In Second Corinthians below, the Apostle Paul instructs Christians to pull down strongholds and any argument or high thing that comes against the knowledge of God.

2 Corinthians 10: 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

In the book of John, Jesus instructs how to judge.

John 7: 24 Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.

Jude encourages us to make a distinction.

Jude 22: And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

We know that not only can Christians speak out against sin and evil, we are commanded to. Therefore, let us look at what the Bible has to say regarding sexual immorality generally and homosexuality specifically. These passages are just a few of many that address this. The passage below from Romans Chapter 1 describes our modern decadent society to a tee, and address homosexuality specifically. Anyone that says the Bible is silent on homosexuality or condones homosexuality is but a profound liar. Our society in general has indeed been given over to a debased mind, and the truth is constantly suppressed. Those who practice the sins addressed in the following passages, and those who promote, condone, and approve of these sins, are in for a horrible surprise and a terrible end.

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

Matthew 18: 6 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!

1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

1 John 3:4 Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 5 And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. 6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8 He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.

Revelation 21:7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. 15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.

It was true that Jesus befriended tax collectors and sinners, but only to offer deliverance from their sins, not to be involved with them in sin. What is the Christian response to the sin and evil of the world?

2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 17 Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” 18 “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.”

What is the Christian response to those who claim to be followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and yet practice, condone, excuse, or promote sin?

1 Corinthians 5:9 I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people; ¹⁰ I did not at all mean with the immoral people of this world, or with the covetous and swindlers, or with idolaters, for then you would have to go out of the world. ¹¹ But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler—not even to eat with such a one.

As you can see, my world view is based on the Bible, the unchanging Word of God. If your worldview is based on talk shows, sitcoms, pop culture, academia, your own imagination, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, than you are ripe for any wind that blows, and any bandwagon that rolls by. Those that promote the sin of homosexuality, have very successfully marketed themselves and their view point, and at the same time demonizing anyone who dares disagree with them. The ancient cities of Sodom (this is the origin of the word sodomy) and Gomorrah were destroyed by God because of this sin, (Genesis 18 and 19). The bisexual, transgender movement, along with the multiple genders insanity are direct off shoots of the militant Homosexual agenda, as well as the radical feminist movement. It is not love to accommodate sin, or make sinners comfortable in their sin. For the wages of sin is death, now and eternally. For those who unrepentantly practice, excuse, condone, and promote sin, as well as all who reject the salvation offered by God through Jesus Christ, God’s judgment awaits. Both in this life, and for eternity.

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and Romans 6: 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The good news (the Gospel) is that any who turn from their sin, repent, and place their life and their eternal soul in the hands of the King of Kings can be freed from the power of sin and death, and have eternal life now and forever in the presence of God and Jesus Christ, the Savior of all who accept and follow Him. Those who reject Him, reject the only means there is of salvation, and have nothing in their future but the eternal wrath of God.

Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; 20 that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days…