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Objection Stated Arsenokoites should be defined narrowly to refer to “male prostitutes.” Biblical Response We have already noted this primary objection of revisionist authors5 or merely to pederasty.6 But these sources ignore the role of the LXX in the formation of Paul’s vocabulary and cannot be taken seriously outside of this consideration. What is more, many revisionists, upon asserting the term is basically beyond our meaningful definition, are forced to fall back on the assertion that the modern view of homosexuality, involving “orientation” and “loving monogamous relationships,” was unknown to Paul, and hence what he meant in using arsenokoites is for all intents and purposes irrelevant to the modern situation.  Revisionist arguments all lead to this singular conclusion: that the biblical text cannot speak to the modern expression of homosexuality. How they support that conclusion may differ, but the goal is always the same. Even if it could be established that the apostle P...

The Apostle Paul We miss the truly redemptive force of 1 Corinthians 6:9–10, however, if we allow ourselves to be caught up solely in the discussion of the meaning of arsenokoites. Once its definition has been established, we must surely hear the clear teaching of this portion of God’s Word: 11 Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God. The past tense “such were some of you” cannot be ignored. Paul does not address “homosexual Christians.” He addresses former homosexuals who were now Christians.  A transition had taken place, a supernatural movement from the practice of homosexuality to the Christian faith. They had been washed, showing that their previous activities were sinful and required cleansing. They had been sanctified, showing that their previous acts had been unholy.  They had been justified, showing that their previous deeds placed them under the wrat...

I’m told I’ve got this wrong. I’m told that when it comes to people who identify as LGBT, God doesn’t expect them to change who they are or change who they love. I’m also told this is too hard a pill for evangelicals to swallow. I presume that what they mean is that people with same-sex attraction, a transgender identity, or who claim to be non-binary are free to embrace those impulses and satisfy those desires. God doesn’t expect them to change their identities or the objects of their affection. They can be faithful followers of Jesus while fully embracing their LGBT identity. Every person who follows Jesus experiences a change in who they are and what desires they will satisfy. The claim that becoming a follower of Jesus doesn’t entail change, however, is totally foreign to what it means to be a Christian.  Every believer who is transformed by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit experiences a change of identity and lifestyle.  It’s unreasonable to expect that the same p...

The “straight” world — shorthand for those who do not identify as LGBT — has bought into lies asserting the normalcy of homosexuality, transgenderism, and the redefinition of marriage to such an extent that disagreeing with the new LGBT dogma is no longer just a violation of "political correctness" but is increasingly criminal.   To not honor sodomy is seen as perverse, and to seek to prevent the mutilation of the sexual organs of your children is deemed “child abuse,” an offense that can trigger losing custody of your child.    The “straight” world is lost, having made itself subservient to LGBT masters who have dubbed them “Cisgender,” a term that makes being in harmony with nature sound abnormal. What is the answer for a beguiled world that lacks the requisite intellectual curiosity, allegiance to truth, and will to free itself? Where will it come from?   The beacon that will lead society out of this thick darkness may very well arise from a su...

“The Lion of the tribe of Judah is roaring, He’s roaring, to set the captives free,”  sang  a group of ex-LGBT people. They marched around the Washington Monument and toward the Ellipse in front of the White House and back on Saturday, May 25. The banner they carried read: “Freedom March Washington D.C.,” and “Hear the sound of freedom.” This Saturday marked the second annual Freedom March in Washington. This year saw significant growth in numbers. LifeSite News  reported  there were about 200 participants this year, a threefold increase from last year’s inaugural march. Stories That Need to be Heard “The whole reason why I started the freedom march was that I felt like all these stories of people that have left LGBTQ lifestyles needed to be heard,” Jeffrey McCall, Freedom March organizer  said  in an interview with CBN News. McCall has  his own story  of freedom from the LGBT lifestyle. He lived a homosexual lifestyle since age 15. In...

My life before I pursued a change in my sexuality was what I would call "a hot mess.” Lonely, empty, unhappy, shackled, and unloved were the ways I felt for eight years after I came out. The more unhappy I was, the worse it got. My life was so consumed by homosexuality, drugs, and liquor that I wouldn’t give the time of day to my family. Having been raised in a strong Christian home, I felt a deep conflict between what I had known to be good and right, and the life I was living. I woke up hungover on June 11th, 2016, after a night of drinking and drug use. That evening my friends and I went to Pulse, a club in Orlando. At 2:02 a.m. everything changed. While saying our goodbyes, we heard a big POP! I dropped my drink, realizing the sounds were gunshots. As we ran, I was shot several times and fell down, pulling my friends with me. Struggling to stand back up, I felt a footstep behind my left leg and heard a loud snap which resulted in my left femur breaking. I couldn’t move or eve...