pj- That was probably the single most blatant intentional misrepresentation of Scripture, or innocent ignorance of the New Covenant and it's application to Jews and Gentiles that I've ever seen. Please let me know if you are attempting to be a non-religious Pharisee, or if you would like to learn how Old Testament Laws apply to us today. Either way, be blessed.

Interesting, Doesn't God's law clearly trump the law of the land? God's law says homosexuality is a sin. These hotel owners were obeying God's law and did not provide a way for this couple to violate God's law under their watch. I completely support them. I'd rather be convicted in man's court of law than God's court of law. If God be for us, who can be against us?

As I think about all that could be associated with this, I remember that God is still in control... Absolute, full control. Also, as I look back through the Scriptures (in the Old Testament), God allowed the sin of those living in Canaan to reach its full peak before driving them out and giving the land to the Israelites. God allowed the sin of the Canaanites and all those living in the region to...more

As I think about all that could be associated with this, I remember that God is still in control... Absolute, full control.
Also, as I look back through the Scriptures (in the Old Testament), God allowed the sin of those living in Canaan to reach its full peak before driving them out and giving the land to the Israelites. God allowed the sin of the Canaanites and all those living in the region to reach its peak to warrant destruction. As I look at Romans 1, I see God turning the unrepentant over to their sinful desires because they refused to accept His saving Grace. It seems that God is allowing for the case of the homosexuals to be built up, so logically, what do we expect to happen since God does not ever change (Malachi 3:6/Hebrews 13:8). Judgment is coming. On of my many jobs as a Christian in the military is to warn people of this judgment to come. While God WILL judge this fad, He does offer us Salvation. Its still not too late. I'm still praying for gays to allow God to work on them and conform them to Christ's Image. Be blessed.less

Praise God! I've always liked John Piper... and not trying to cause any division here, but he is one of my favorite preachers/theologians that present the Gospel from a Calvinistic viewpoint. Being a Charismatic Christian who is part of an Apostolic ministry, I'm caught in between the Calvinistic/Arminianism viewpoints. From the opposite end of the spectrum, Prophet Brian Carn is also one of my f...more

Praise God!
I've always liked John Piper... and not trying to cause any division here, but he is one of my favorite preachers/theologians that present the Gospel from a Calvinistic viewpoint. Being a Charismatic Christian who is part of an Apostolic ministry, I'm caught in between the Calvinistic/Arminianism viewpoints. From the opposite end of the spectrum, Prophet Brian Carn is also one of my favorites. I really love the passion that Piper displays and I'm looking forward to seeing more from him! Thank God for the restoration! Keep pressing brother!less

That's cool and all... but let's make the birth, death, and glorious resurrection evident in our LIFE!

Regardless of what happens, God is in complete control. As an AD Air Force member, if they keep DADT in effect, praise God! If they repeal it, praise God... at least most of those who carry this vile spirit will be able to openly admit it... leaving me to pray that spirit out of them. Come to my office with that openly gay business if you want to, and watch me get my Matthew 10:1 on.

Believer/Kone, Please forgive me if I came across as belittling to other Christians who are not actively involved in this particular area of ministry. I hope you understand my intentions here. I solely want want Christians to be obedient to God in the area that HE called them too. While I do agree that salvation is of the utmost importance, we cannot forget to meet the needs of the less fortunate...more

Believer/Kone,
Please forgive me if I came across as belittling to other Christians who are not actively involved in this particular area of ministry. I hope you understand my intentions here. I solely want want Christians to be obedient to God in the area that HE called them too. While I do agree that salvation is of the utmost importance, we cannot forget to meet the needs of the less fortunate... especially if this is the ministry God called one to. Please understand my heart on this, as the true intent of what I was saying was lost through the medium of text. However, Kone, I think you were being a bit abrasive in your response based on a misunderstanding. It's cool though. I do understand your frustrations. Be blessed people of God!less

Trev, You are correct. Please keep in mind that many Christians still haven't arrived to "this point in their Christianity" where they can think of others in far away nations. I pray that God moves us all collectively toward fulfilling the great commission of Matthew 28:18-20. I also pray that God collectively moves us to true religion as seen in James 1:27. Being active duty Air Force and cur...more

Trev,
You are correct. Please keep in mind that many Christians still haven't arrived to "this point in their Christianity" where they can think of others in far away nations. I pray that God moves us all collectively toward fulfilling the great commission of Matthew 28:18-20. I also pray that God collectively moves us to true religion as seen in James 1:27.

Being active duty Air Force and currently stationed in Asia, I am just now seeing the great need outside of my own doorstep in America. I pray that God gives me opportunities to serve Him in the way that HE chooses for me to serve in. I'm sure that many Christians agree with me on this...

Although God doesn't have for me to adopt an HIV child from another country (at this moment in life), I praise God for what He IS doing through me and my family!

I praise God for you bro, and many blessings to Mrs. Warren.
Christians, let's wake up... there's a dying world out there. Staying in your own comfort zone is a form of bondage.less

Rhi, I cannot say that I have. Perhaps you could enlighten me????

Sir/Ma'am, I'm not sure if I know where you're going with this or what you're insinuating. This being the case, I choose not to respond to what appears to be name-calling (superstitious). If I am wrong, please forgive me and show me my error. Can we agree that homosexuality is sin?

Rhi (2), Also, I would greatly appreciate if we can set a target course and end point for this discussion that we are having. You and I know that theological conversations can quickly turn from one thing to another... God is a God of order (1 Cor 15), so our conversation should display that. If possible, can we get back to the issue at hand so that we can be sharpened instead of discussing if the...more

Rhi (2),
Also, I would greatly appreciate if we can set a target course and end point for this discussion that we are having. You and I know that theological conversations can quickly turn from one thing to another... God is a God of order (1 Cor 15), so our conversation should display that. If possible, can we get back to the issue at hand so that we can be sharpened instead of discussing if the Word of God advocates for the killing of babies to ensure happiness? This conversation has nothing to do with the issue at hand.less

Rhi, Sir/Ma'am, I'm unsure of your theological background or if you profess Jesus to be Lord and Savior, so I won't make any hasty assumptions. I will ask you this though, are you saved? If so, we're in this together, and I pray that the spirit of unity from Ephesians 4 guides our conversation. With the Scripture you cited from Psalm 137, I'm sure you can see that the Psalmist doesn't equate g...more

Rhi,
Sir/Ma'am, I'm unsure of your theological background or if you profess Jesus to be Lord and Savior, so I won't make any hasty assumptions. I will ask you this though, are you saved? If so, we're in this together, and I pray that the spirit of unity from Ephesians 4 guides our conversation.

With the Scripture you cited from Psalm 137, I'm sure you can see that the Psalmist doesn't equate generalized baby killing to happiness, as this would put the Word of God in blatant contradiction when the Bible says that God is love. However, upon examining this Psalm, we must remember that the Bible does not spare the human emotions that were going through the writer at the time. An example of this can be seen in Romans 7, with The Apostle Paul's internal dilema. I pray that you understand that the Psalmist at this time was so fed up with how his people were being treated that he lashed out in pure anguish... an emotion that the Word does not appear to hide (see Psalm 22). In no way, shape, or form does this passage insinuate that baby killing is the way to happiness.
Be blessed!less

Rhi, Legion was a spirit that tormented a man. It was not of God. It was that of a fallen angel who went against God's order. Homosexuality is a spirit that is not of God. It is a spirit that goes against God's order. I do believe that homosexuality is of an evil spirit. As I understand and evil spirit = demon. What in regards to Psalm 137 am I asked if I take literally or not? I'm not sur...more

Rhi,
Legion was a spirit that tormented a man. It was not of God. It was that of a fallen angel who went against God's order.
Homosexuality is a spirit that is not of God. It is a spirit that goes against God's order.

I do believe that homosexuality is of an evil spirit. As I understand and evil spirit = demon.

What in regards to Psalm 137 am I asked if I take literally or not? I'm not sure I understand your question sir/ma'am. What I do understand is that the Psalmist was crying out in distress... extreme anger.less

Norman, I feel what you're saying, but at the same time, I reject what you're saying. I do no receive that. Allow me to illustrate my point using Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Notice the "before I formed you in the womb". Psalm 51:5 5 Surely I was sinful at...more

Norman,
I feel what you're saying, but at the same time, I reject what you're saying. I do no receive that. Allow me to illustrate my point using Scripture:

Jeremiah 1:5
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Notice the "before I formed you in the womb".

Psalm 51:5
5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

Notice the onset of sin.

God did not create a person as a homosexual. We were born into sin. Notice when Jesus casted out demons and evil spirits, He didn't cast out the person. An example of such can be found in Luke 8:26-33. There is a clear distinction between the person and the spirit of homosexuality that controls their lives...

I do not hate the homosexual, but I hate the evil abominable spirit of homosexuality that resides within them.

Be blessed!less

Although I completely disagree with homosexuality (from the incredibly simplistic teachings of the Bible in regards to the matter and how Yahweh showed us His perfect design in Genesis 1-2), I do respect those who are in this movement... they are fearless and they won't stop until they get what they desire. If only Christians can get that same boldness and stand on the Word of Yahweh in regards to...more

Although I completely disagree with homosexuality (from the incredibly simplistic teachings of the Bible in regards to the matter and how Yahweh showed us His perfect design in Genesis 1-2), I do respect those who are in this movement... they are fearless and they won't stop until they get what they desire. If only Christians can get that same boldness and stand on the Word of Yahweh in regards to righteousness...

Christians, it is OUR fault why the spirit of homosexuality is as "powerful" as it is now. It's OUR fault that this movement has got to this point. The world is going to be the world and those in sin are going to do what sinful people do, sin... We have to stand on God's Word and in faith. Allow me to illustrate my point with biblical evidence of this:

2 Chronicles 7:14
14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

notice how Yahweh said "MY people"...

Isaiah 59:19
19So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

Remember, God gave us POWER over ALL unclean spirits (like homosexuality) (Matthew 10:1) because the Yeshua in us is greater than any spirit in the word (1 John 4:4).

When are we gonna take back the authority given to us in Gen 1:26 and given back to us on Calvary?less

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Glad that this couple is standing on faith and in the Word of God. The enemy is always trying to remind you of the things that God already forgave you for. Although you reap what you sow (Gal 6:7), God's grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12).

In regards to the article... I'm proudly a part of a hate group. A remnant of those who hates sin... not the person. Proverbs 3:7 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil Also, it's going to come to a point where these individuals who participate in this lifestyle will see the result of their doings and begin to hate the things they've done, provided they escape. Ezek...more

In regards to the article... I'm proudly a part of a hate group. A remnant of those who hates sin... not the person.
Proverbs 3:7
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil

Also, it's going to come to a point where these individuals who participate in this lifestyle will see the result of their doings and begin to hate the things they've done, provided they escape.

Ezekiel 6:9
9 Then in the nations where they have been carried captive, those who escape will remember me—how I have been grieved by their adulterous hearts, which have turned away from me, and by their eyes, which have lusted after their idols. They will loathe themselves for the evil they have done and for all their detestable practices.

I'm still praying for homosexuals and those who support this activity to come to know Christ and be redeemed.

Relax, God is in control.less

Praise Yahweh! This is getting me stirred up! Let's get back to the Book of Acts where we saw God's awesome power moving and people getting saved by the masses! Yeshua, You're worthy! HALLELUJAH!

Interesting... Anybody can thank God, but can Pres Obama thank the Lord Jesus Christ? 1 Cor 12:3 3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.