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NASB | Matthew 12:31 ¶ "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 12:31 ¶ "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy [every evil, abusive, injurious speaking, or indignity against sacred things] will be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the [Holy] Spirit will not be forgiven. |
Bible Question: If you believe that the Doctrine of Election teaches that God pre-chose individuals to be saved then is it possible for a practicing homosexual to be one of the chosen ones? |
Bible Answer: Dear TruthSeeker, As I am not in a position to say whether or not a person is of the elect (it is, after all, not a 'feeling'), it is difficult to answer. However, after reading the exhortations in Romans 1:18-27 (reagarding the unnatural lusts of people rebelling against common sense), I find it difficult to believe that God would call such a person without providing a way for them to be set free from that sin. I can well imagine God saving anyone, because He saved me, but He gave me victory over my many sins. As yet, I am not sinless, and I do not expect to become sinless in this life, but the direction of my life changed dramatically. I would say that homosexuality would come under the category of 'in need of drastic change of direction.' Without getting into an 'election' discussion, how might someone determine their 'elect' status without some profound evidence? To say, "My fundamental rebellion against the Word of God remains, but I am convinced I am of the 'elect,'" is a questionable statement of faith. I hope this answers the question. In Jesus' name. charis |