Gay apostolics?

[tstew]

Originally Posted by tstew

Practicing homosexuality is not a "label" used to judge anyone. It is an act, a sin, and one that is specifically discussed in the Bible. The act has already been judged in clear terms.

I don't believe that we should not reach out to all people, but I am a firm believer that we cannot afford for a minute to be unwilling to teach Bible.

[JEdwards]

I understand. I'm just wondering what do we do with the L W's in it all. We sing their songs in our churches, but we refuse to have them in our midst. Seems to me almost like a double standard (?).

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Ferd

I think most here agree with the bible. What does light have to do with darkness?


Gay apostolic is an oxymoron.


you cannot be gay (active in the gay lifestyle) and saved. If a person is a practicing homosexual and wants to be saved, they need to repent, find a good church and stop sinning.


any other questions?

Amen.

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by JEdwards

Well I'm not sure because the Holy Ghost moves in areas where sometimes we are not willing to go ourselves. We in pentecost are quick to judge a person by labels not knowing the lives of the individuals. I'm certainly not here trying to stir the dust. I'm just trying to understand.

I would be the first to agree that we don't always know the lives of other people. I would completely agree that while I think that MissBratt (for instance) lives a life that is certainly a fine example of what a Christian should be, there still could be parts of her life that I am totally unaware of. Not saying that there is, just using her as an example. I hope that's ok, MissBratt.

The problem with applying that to THIS situation tho is that if a person has lined themselves up with the gay community or gay apostolic church, and said that they are a part of it because that is their lifestyle, then there is not much left to speculation. In that case, whatever else is right in their life, there is still this one very BIG thing that is clearly against Biblical teaching.

[JEdwards]

Well I'm wondering what do we do with the L W's ? We sing their songs in our churches, but we won't have them in our midst. Seems almost like a double standard (?).

[JEdwards]

Sorry about the repost. Got a little confused. Smiles

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by JEdwards

I don't think that we should dismiss these people so readily.

who is dismissing? most folk here will agree that a call to repentance is no dismissal.

Should we have a Frist Apostolic Church of practicing Adulterers? Liars? Thieves?

Should we get all excited about The Pentecostals Who Murder?

dismiss? A call to repentance is the opposite of dismissal. dismissal as you are using it mean EXCUSE the sin.

There is never an excuse for sin.

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by KWSS1976

Gay apostolic now how can a gay apostolic get the holyghost and speak in tongues????????? This is going to be a real neat discussion

Same way as anyone else.

[KWSS1976]

So god will let his spirit dwell in a gay person?

[SOUNWORTHY]

Originally Posted by JEdwards

Sorry about the repost. Got a little confused. Smiles

And I agree!!

We should show them love but not accept them as Apostolics until they repent and surrender to God.