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NASB | Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:8 But God clearly shows and proves His own love for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. |
Bible Question: I am a lesbian and I am concerned if my soul is bound for hell? I am a firm beliver and I have excepted christ as my savior. |
Bible Answer: Hello Marquita, Let me start by saying that I feel for you, having to struggle with the weight of this heartrending burden... The first question you need to answer for yourself is: Is this conviction you're feeling coming from the Holy Spirit, or from some well-meaning but overscrupulous fellow Christian, or maybe from the Holy Spirit speaking through your fellow Christians? You need to get with God and His word and do some honest and fearless soul-searching, because He wants the best for you, and you will never be happy with less. Having said that, I will say that I would never presume to say who's going to hell and who isn't. The Bible does provide some very clear guidelines in some areas, and yet in some the lines are not quite so clear, and we need to meditate prayerfully in order to discern God's perfect will for our own lives and souls. There are a few web sites I wanted to share with you that may be helpful: http://members.aol.com/gunnyding/christ.htm http://www.dignityusa.org/faq.html#3 http://www.melwhite.org/biblesays.html http://members.aol.com/gunnyding/christ4.htm These sites present a different viewpoint than what you're probably used to hearing from "mainstream" Christianity. I am not saying that they will contain the answer for your own situation. I am only presenting them as a possible alternative viewpoint. Only God holds the destiny of your soul in His hands. I pray He will give you light for your path, and peace in your heart as you choose His will and His ways. In His Grip, Cheryl |