Bible Question:
Hi Steve, Thank you so much for your reply. Could you give me a scriptural or personal opinion, as to whether this scripture also relates to born-again christians in a defacto or same sex relationship who do not wish to change their lifestyle. I did send another reply, but am not sure if it was sent correctly. Many thanks. |
Bible Answer: Hi ceebee7 It is doubtful whether a practising homosexual who continues permanently in such a relationship can be a born again Christian. If he/her had truly been born again and had become a new creation in Christ his/her conscience would not allow him/her to continue in a relationship so clearly condemned as shameful by God in Romans 1.26-27. I must stress here that we must differentiate between those with such tendencies, who are to be loved in Christ, and those who put it into practise in sinful relationships, who if they claim to be Christians are to be loved but should be disciplined by the church as in 1 Corinthians 5, (even if they are bishops). As you may be aware this issue is so serious that it may well cause the Anglican/Episcopalian church to divide up in the not too distant future. Best wishes Jonp |