The truth here is ugly, but any that reject it do so to to their own peril. This isn't merely Paul's value judgment but is in fact God's assessment of the human condition. Any and all of us at our natural best are equally abominable in God's eyes and worthy of Hell forever. Paul even confesses this of himself ( 1 Timothy 1:15).
Yet God loves the vilest sinner and sent his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to pay for all our sins. He didn't come to affirm us sinners in our destructive death styles, but to redeem us and deliver us out of it. It's really not love that holds back from warning a sinner, who is already condemned, about the coming judgment ( John 3:18). I encourage you to keep reading Romans.
Stephende - it appears to me in Romans that Paul in showing that we are all under sin - Greeks, Jews, Gentiles - no one is perfect except Jesus (and that includes me and you). No one, is exempt. Paul is battling the Pharisee's who think they are exempt from the condemnation of a sinful nature, because of their man-made laws. However, like every Book and Chapter you need to read everything and not just stop at any place you want to stop, because so much is missed. That is like hanging your entire doctrine on one special verse. Romans was written as one letter to be read in its entirety at one time. Very few have the patience, or steadfastness for God, to even complete that one task. But, I would encourage you to try it, and see what the whole of the letter says.
I find it difficult to hear Paul's attacks in this chapter. He implicates almost everyone on earth with his puritanical view and probably hypocritically himself. Did he ask firgiveness from the Jews whom he cruelly railed on for converting? He preaching is pedantic and obscure for interpretation of the scripture. He lacks empathy which clearly Jesus himself possesed. Yet Christians everywhere points to obscure passages to defend their heartless views against women, queer folk, and humanity at large as they cling to their narrow views and support a wholly unholy man who sits in the white house. Am I right? I know I am. Who will contest?
I always use King James Bible for study. I read the NIV before I sleep. When I was brand new Born Again I had a Living Bible. It's so marked up I can barely read it lol. It takes me back to those first days of first love for Jesus. I never felt so loved prior to that.
Adam R... The is literally nothing in the Bible that says the sun, stars, universe that rotates around the Earth. When we try to make such claims it makes us Christians look stupid. What it DOES point out is THIS critical fact: The ENTIRE AMAZING Universe was created - and yet God spent his entire Word talking about his Love and Focus on US!! The universe he created only qualified for a few words
THAT'S the perspective. WE are the center of attention of God
...the truth of God into a lie..." I believe that the hierarchy of the world exchanged God for the lie of 'outer space'( being eternal, infinite, encompassing) And 'they' told us we rotate around the sun(sun worship) when in fact we are the center of creation. God made everything around us. "The world also is stablished, that it be not moved". Most people believe we are insignificant, just spinning thru some infinite space when in fact we are awaiting Jesus return and the New Jerusalem when all the elect will live with Christ here on earth with no need for the sun for He will be our Light and His kingdom will have no end. God is very near, on His throne above the firmament. Praise Him daily
I always tell folks if they want the blunt or direct truth about homosexuality and how God feels about it to read Romans 1. Actually reading the whole book of Romans is recommended. Many so called Christian churches have given in to the world and are denying the truth of scripture. Sadly for them God is still alive and has other plans and it won't be good for those that reject His Son which is the truth the ways and the life.
They are fulfilling one part of the scripture they can't help it they are blind. We all have a choice to fulfil any part of the scripture.
Let's choose wisely
How do different Christian denominations that allow Lesbian and Gay Bishops, Reverends, etc. deal with Bible verses warning against homosexuality? Looking for an answer to this question on this website... quora dot com/unanswered/How-do-different-Christian-denominations-that-allow-Lesbian-and-Gay-Bishops-Reverends-etc-deal-with-Bible-verses-warning-against-homosexuality
Satan has his Footprints Deceiving all Mankind Lying, Cheating, Stealing, Evil of every Kind. Pain, Death and Confusion are all his Master Plans seeking to attack in Close and Distant Lands. Satan the Deceiver promising Grand Schems Leaving Rejection and the Crash of Broken dreams. Christ is The Victor and will be coming soon Satan defeated banished by the Bridegroom.
Gods Footprints are everywhere for all the World to see He has left His Mark for all Mankind from the Start to Eternity. When lost confused and all alone His Words to us will be made known. For within every Grain of Truth there stands the indent of The Creaters Hand in every Language, Race and Clan The Lord has left His Master Plan. No one can claim they cannot see for in Christ Jesus we have been given Liberty bringing us in Love to bow our knees for He has the Crown of Victory.
Quite true, but unfortunately the sin has and is continuing to spread more widely throughout the world. And the worst part, society and the world are demanding and getting acceptance - casting shame and hatred upon anyone who speaks against the sin.
Thank you Daryl and yes very True and sadly it is even in the Churches. Sin is accepted or ignored. Some misunderstand what is meant by we are not to Judge so they look the other way when people continue to Sin and this allows Satan to get a foothold in their lives bringing much suffering and fear because they reap the evil they sow and if they have no True Heart Repentance this leads to more Sin and than Spiritual death. It's not God's will anyone perishes it's their choice but He knows those who are His and not one of us will be lost Eternally He protects our Soul.
i wish everyone would read romans chapter 1. because it shows the current state of our sin tainted world today and how satan has turned the minds of men from the clear truths CLEARLY PUT FORTH by GOD
I am drawn to vers 16 in this chapter for this word is a two edge sword and it can cut to life or death it is the power of God unto salvation. Let us choose life for it is Gods kingdom and not ours let him be the judge and not us for our enemy is not flesh and blood but the principalities of the air the darkness within ourselves. let us humble ourselves and become poor in spirit that the Spirit of God may guide our hearts and thoughts so that not one soul may go astray. Thank You Beloved in Christ.
This chapter also spoke about: And, Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, dispiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedience disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful
I think this passage is straightforward. Homosexuality is a sin acceptance means man's ruling over what the Bible says old time religion needs to make a come back. There can be no compromising of God's word !
Yet God loves the vilest sinner and sent his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to pay for all our sins. He didn't come to affirm us sinners in our destructive death styles, but to redeem us and deliver us out of it. It's really not love that holds back from warning a sinner, who is already condemned, about the coming judgment ( John 3:18). I encourage you to keep reading Romans.
THAT'S the perspective. WE are the center of attention of God
he will do to thuis world just as before its clear
Let's choose wisely