Pastor speaks about homosexuality

Hillsong Church pastor Brian Houston has been forced to issue a statement clarifying his views on gay relationships after media reports suggested he had softene. At a press conference last week he was asked about his views on same-sex marriage and how to make Church relevant to modern-day life. He replied: "I think with the Church, the message is sacred, but the methods have to change for the Church to stay relevant. It's challenging to stay relevant. I mean, if we go to the one big hot topic maybe for churches So staying relevant is a big challenge.

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• Tennessee Pastor Who Is Also a Detective Calls for L.G.B.T. People to Be Executed
• Gay, Christian and a former preacher, I'm coming out to help anyone hurt by Folau
• The Bible and homosexuality: Pastors offer differing views
• Homophobic pastor says LGBT+ people should be killed: ‘As much as God loves, God hates’
• Homosexuality, Marriage, and Sexual Identity
• Biblical and pastoral responses to homosexuality
• German pastor charged with incitement over homophobic comments
• Malaysia's first openly gay pastor says to wed

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Online Minister Credential Renewal now available. More Info. Increasing political and religious advocacy for homosexual 1 practices, same-sex marriage, and alternate sexual identities has prompted us to clarify our position on these critical issues. We believe that all matters of faith and conduct must be evaluated on the basis of Holy Scripture, which is our infallible guide 2 Timothy — Since the Bible does speak to the nature of human beings and their sexuality, it is imperative that the Church correctly understands and articulates what it actually teaches on these matters which have now become so controversial and divisive.

In effect, they seek to set aside almost two thousand years of Christian biblical interpretation and ethical teachings. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. It should be noted at the outset that there is absolutely no affirmation of homosexual activity, same-sex marriage, or changes in sexual identity found anywhere in Scripture. Male and female genders are carefully defined and unconfused.

The consistent ideal for sexual experience in the Bible is chastity 4 for those outside a monogamous heterosexual marriage and fidelity 5 for those inside such a marriage. There is also abundant evidence that homosexual behavior, along with illicit heterosexual behavior, is immoral and comes under the judgment of God.

This paper is a brief exposition of salient biblical teachings on homosexuality and the application of those teachings to marriage and sexual identity. Historically, homosexuality often has been defined as an emotional psychological or organic physiological problem. In recent years, some have lobbied mental health organizations to have homosexuality removed from the list of classified diagnostic pathologies, and many have come to see it as nothing more than a morally neutral personal preference or a naturally occurring aspect of human biological diversity.

In making moral judgments, we must remember scriptural warnings against depending on our own reasoning or even personal experience to discern truth Proverbs —6. When God called Israel to be His people in a distinctive sense, He miraculously delivered them from Egyptian bondage. But God did more. He entered into a covenant relationship with them and provided the Law, predicated on love for God and neighbor, by which they could order their lives as a holy people.

The Christian church has historically understood that although the ceremonial provisions of the Old Testament law were no longer in effect after the atoning death of Christ, the New Testament interpretation and restatement of its moral law continues in effect. On the subject of homosexuality, both the Old and New Testaments speak with one voice.

The moral prohibitions against homosexual behavior in the Old Testament are pointedly repeated in the New Testament. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations 7 for unnatural ones.

In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations 8 with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Paul is referring to both male homosexuality and lesbianism. It was not only a crossroads of commerce, but of all kinds of vice. The record is explicit. In this case, Paul is understood to identify male homosexuals in both active and passive homosexual behavioral roles.

An unbiased study of these passages makes it clear that Scripture consistently identifies homosexual behavior as sin. Not only do the Scriptures condemn more flagrant examples of homosexual violence and promiscuity, they also provide no support for the popular modern idea that loving and committed homosexual relationships between two long-term partners, even if legally married, are morally acceptable.

Homosexual activities of every kind are contrary to the moral commandments God has given us. After God had created the male, He indicated it was not good for him to live alone Genesis So God created a companion for him Genesis God created two sexes, not just one, and each for the other.

In creating humankind God established the order of sexuality by which the race was to develop. Psychologically, the relationship is sound. Physically, the relationship is natural. Sociologically, it establishes the foundation for the family.

The biblical order for human sexual expression is that of an intimate physical relationship to be shared exclusively within a lifelong marriage covenant—a heterosexual and monogamous relationship. When people choose to engage in homosexual behavior, they depart from the God-given nature of sexuality. Their unnatural sexual behavior is a sin against God, who established the order of sexuality Romans The name of the ancient city of Sodom 14 has become a synonym for homosexual behavior.

While other evils existed in this community, sodomy was prominent. Only divine intervention spared Lot and his household from their evil intentions, and God subsequently destroyed both Sodom and the neighboring city of Gomorrah Genesis —11, 24— They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.

The Book of Judges —30 records an incident in the ancient Benjamite city of Gibeah that has many similarities to the sin of Sodom. The other tribes of Israel found the crime so repugnant that when the tribe of Benjamin refused to surrender the offenders, they eventually went to war—decimating the Benjamites — These are particularly notorious examples of homosexual expression that undoubtedly most homosexual persons today would repudiate.

It should be understood that while expressing abhorrence at such rapacious perversion, the biblical writers do not imply that heterosexuals are not capable of sexual atrocities nor that most homosexuals are as depraved as the residents of those ancient cities.

Nor should modern Christians draw those implications. It is important to note, however, that wherever homosexuality occurs in the biblical record it is an occasion of scandal and judgment. Homosexuality is never viewed in a positive light.

The biblical writers make it clear that practicing homosexuals, along with sexually immoral heterosexuals and all other unrepentant sinners, will not inherit the kingdom of God 1 Corinthians — While Scripture makes it clear homosexual behavior is sin and comes under the judgment of God, it also indicates that those who are guilty of homosexual behavior or any other sin can be reconciled to God 2 Corinthians — In the church at Corinth were former homosexuals who had been delivered from the power of sin by the grace of God.

In 1 Corinthians , Paul listed homosexuals along with immoral heterosexuals as those who cannot inherit the kingdom of God. His grammar implies continuing sexually immoral activity until their conversion. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. Scripture makes clear that the efficacy of the death and resurrection of Christ is unlimited for those who accept it. There is no sin, sexual or otherwise, that cannot be cleansed.

Through the regenerating power of the Holy Spirit, people, regardless of the nature of their sin, can be made new creations in Christ Jesus 2 Corinthians The practicing homosexual who wants to be delivered from the penalty and power of sin must come to God in the same way all heterosexual sinners must come to God, in the same way all who are now His children have come for deliverance from their sins.

The act of turning to God for salvation includes both repentance and faith. Jesus is both Savior and Lord. He is the one who forgives our sin as we believe in Him and repent. Repentance represents a change of mind in which there is a turning from sin in both attitude and behavior. Jesus is also the One whose lordship we affirm in holy living. Like the Philippian jailer who asked what he had to do to be saved, those desiring salvation must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ Acts —31 —believe that He can save from the power as well as the penalty of sin.

Obedient faith, like repentance, is a condition of salvation. In view of the clear biblical teachings on homosexuality and the application of these teachings to contemporary sexual practices, the Assemblies of God Fellowship makes the following affirmations:.

Genesis —28; —24; Matthew —9; Mark —9; Ephesians — The Assemblies of God believes that sexual acts outside of marriage are prohibited as sinful. Sexual acts outside of marriage include but are not limited to adultery, fornication, incest, bestiality, pornography, prostitution, voyeurism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, sodomy, polygamy, polyamory, or same-sex sexual acts. Exodus ; Leviticus —23; —21; Deuteronomy ; Matthew —28; ; Romans —27; 1 Corinthians —13; Galatians ; Ephesians —19; Colossians ; 1 Thessalonians ; Hebrews The Assemblies of God believes that God created humankind in His image: male man and female woman , sexually different but with equal personal dignity.

Genesis —28; Romans —32; 1 Corinthians — The Assemblies of God affirms the sexual complementarity of man and woman and teaches that any and all same-sex sexual attractions are to be resisted. Consequently, believers are to refrain from any and all same-sex sexual acts or conduct, which are intrinsically disordered. Genesis ; ; Matthew —6; Mark —9; Romans —27; 1 Corinthians — The Assemblies of God believes that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God and should seek redemption through confession, repentance, baptism, and faith in Jesus Christ.

Our Fellowship welcomes and treats with respect, compassion, and sensitivity all who experience same-sex attractions or confess sexually immoral acts and are commited to resisting sexual temptation, refraining from sexual immorality, and transforming their behavior in the light of biblical teachings. Matthew —30; Romans ; 1 Corinthians ; Ephesians —10; Hebrews —18; — Believers who struggle with homosexual temptations and sexual identity confusion must be encouraged and strengthened by fellow Christians Galatians —2.

Likewise, they should be taught that while temptation to sinful behaviors is universal, temptation itself is not sin. Temptation can be resisted and overcome 1 Corinthians ; Hebrews — 6. The moral imperatives of Scripture are incumbent upon all persons. However, believers should not be surprised that unbelievers do not honor God and do not recognize the Bible as a rightful claim on their lives and conduct 1 Corinthians Peter writes clearly of the conflict and contrast between believer and unbeliever in his first letter:.

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead 1 Peter —5. Aware of the claims of God on every aspect of our lives, we must emphasize that we are called to holiness. To unbelievers we must reach out with compassion and humility. We must hold no malice toward, or fear of, homosexuals and those struggling with sexual identity—such attitudes are not of Christ. At the same time we must not condone sexual behavior, homosexual or heterosexual, that God has defined as sinful.

Christians should also do all they can to assist the person who has struggled with homosexual behaviors and desires to change and find deliverance. Change is not always easy but it is possible.

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The following affirmations summarise the position of the Evangelical Alliance in its Report Biblical and pastoral responses to homosexuality. Buy copies of the resource in full here. We are conscious that different evangelicals might apply certain of these points in different ways, but we believe that, taken together, they reflect an authentic, mainstream evangelical response to homosexuality in general and sexually active same-sex partnerships in particular:. We recognise that all of us are sinners, and that the only true hope for sinful people — whatever our sexuality — is in Jesus Christ. Our earnest prayer is that his love, truth and grace would characterise evangelical responses to debates on homosexuality, both now and in future. We are encouraged many Christians now recognise and deeply regret the hurt caused by past and present failures in their responses to those who experience same-sex attraction. We affirm that marriage is an institution created by God in which one man and one woman enter into an exclusive relationship for life.

The Bible and homosexuality: Pastors offer differing views

In June , the US Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples can marry in all 50 states, setting off a flurry of reaction by Christians and virtually everyone else on social media and beyond. Ed Stetzer wrote a helpful background post to the shift in opinion that led to the decision and included links to a number of other leading articles in his post. The social media reaction ranged from surprising to predictable to disappointing to occasionally refreshing. I write from the perspective of a pastor of an evangelical church in a country where same-sex marriage has been the law of the land for a decade. I hope what I offer can help. My fingers tremble at the keyboard because my goal is to help in the midst of a dialogue that seems far more divisive than it is uniting or constructive. The purpose of this post is not to take a position or define matters theologically for there is so much debate around that.

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SWEDEN: A Swedish priest sentenced to a month in jail for calling homosexuals "a cancerous tumour" was cleared by a court yesterday in a ruling that upheld his right to preach biblical views even if many found them offensive. He became the first person convicted of inciting hatred on grounds of sexual orientation under legislation, provoking debate about freedom of speech and religion in a highly secular and egalitarian country. The court in Jonkoping, southern Sweden, quashed Pastor Green's conviction and found that "nothing indicates the pastor used his position as a preacher as a cover for attacking homosexuals". It defended his right to preach what it called "the Bible's categorical condemnation of homosexual relations as a sin", even if such views were "alien to most citizens". Pastor Green called the ruling "a relief".

Homosexuality, Marriage, and Sexual Identity

Evangelicals across the country are mourning the death of Billy Graham, an influential preacher who died in his home in Montreat, North Carolina, on Wednesday. But while some are celebrating his legacy, others are grappling with the lasting damage his actions have done to their communities. Over the course of Graham's 99 years of life, he reached millions of Christians around the world and had an outsized impact on the national political landscape. For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, however, Graham was a crusader against them, one whose efforts shaped the religious right into an anti-LGBTQ political force. White said Graham also helped connect this coalition to "the political process in general and to the Republican party in particularly, especially through his support for Nixon in the s. Graham himself had few specific words on LGBTQ people, at least when compared to the rest of his expansive canon, but his disapproval of homosexuality was unequivocal.

Biblical and pastoral responses to homosexuality

France 24 is not responsible for the content of external websites. A popular Nigerian evangelical preacher, TB Joshua, has called on his followers to "pray for YouTube" after the platform blocked his channel over allegations of hate speech against LGBT people. Last week, YouTube closed the pastor's channel with more than 1. In one of his YouTube videos, watched more than 1. The moves were criticised online in Nigeria where the evangelical community is powerful and churches have tens of thousands of followers. In , a new law set prison terms of up to 14 years for those found guilty of "homosexual acts", and while it has never been used, homosexuality is widely condemned in Africa's most populous country. TB Joshua, often called "the man of God" or "the Prophet" known for his "miracles" and "resurrections", has an estimated fortune of several million dollars, according to Forbes. Following the suspension, the pastor opened a new YouTube page that already had 27, subscribers after 24 hours.

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Recently this thing has been happening to Brandan Robertson. Then, the gratitude will start flowing. These encounters, though frequent, are still striking for Robertson, 29, who had taken to TikTok during the pandemic just for kicks. Robertson first encountered that gospel when his Baptist neighbors invited him to church one Sunday at the age of

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After stepping down, Canfield served as an offstage vocal coach. JC: Yes, I found Hillsong extremely welcoming. At the time I was not telling anyone at church that I was gay.