May 20
2005
Jesus Speaks on Homosexuality
“Jesus Speaks on Homosexuality” presents First Stone Ministries’ perspective on how Jesus addresses issues of sexuality. The article explains that while Jesus upholds biblical marriage and sexual morality, his teachings focus on love, mercy, and repentance. Readers are encouraged to avoid harsh condemnation and instead extend grace while upholding scriptural truth. The narrative discusses relational brokenness, the roots of homosexual behavior, and the hope for healing through Jesus. Compassionate pastoral care and biblical fidelity are emphasized throughout the message.
“Responding to Pro-Gay Theology, Part I: Social Justice Arguments” addresses how social justice themes are used to advocate for LGBTQ inclusion within Christianity. The article critiques arguments that equate homosexuality with identity and victimization, and disputes the notion that sexual orientation cannot be changed. First Stone Ministries responds with biblical references, emphasizing compassion without affirming pro-gay theology. The piece urges readers to challenge social narratives while approaching all individuals with humility and love, reflecting a traditional Christian worldview.
“Responding to Pro-Gay Theology, Part 2: Social Justice Arguments” examines religious justifications for homosexuality, such as the claim that Jesus never addressed it or that God’s presence in affirming churches signals His approval. The article argues these points rely on subjective experience rather than scriptural truth, stressing that God’s gifts are signs of grace, not automatic endorsement. First Stone Ministries urges returning to biblical authority, warning against prioritizing “niceness” or human understanding over clear scriptural boundaries and Christian conviction.
“Responding to Pro-Gay Theology, Part 3: Scriptural Arguments” explores how advocates of pro-gay theology challenge traditional interpretations of Scripture regarding homosexuality. The article examines common revisionist arguments for Genesis, Sodom and Gomorrah, Levitical law, and Romans 1—contrasting them with historical Christian teaching. It critiques alternate readings as strained or inconsistent with textual and cultural evidence, defending the view that biblical references to marriage and sexual ethics consistently affirm heterosexual unions. The piece urges a return to traditional, contextual biblical interpretation.
“A Call to ‘Ex-Gays’ to Press Toward the Higher Mark” urges those leaving homosexuality not to quit in discouragement but to keep pressing toward spiritual maturity in Christ. The article acknowledges how lonely and difficult this journey can be, while warning against using present struggle as an excuse to give up. Instead, it calls readers to perseverance, holiness, and a higher goal rooted in Jesus, framing the Christian life as an ongoing pursuit rather than a finished achievement.