http://www.gaychristian101.com/Gay-Christians-blog.html Our latest Bible studies, new pages and new information for gay Christians, all GLBTs and those who love them. en-us Gay Christian 101 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:30:45 GMT Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:30:45 GMT gaychristian101.com http://www.gaychristian101.com/how-can-jesus-be-the-son-of-david-when-hes-not-josephs-biological-son.html We know for a fact that Jesus is not Joseph's biological son, Luke 3:23, but we cannot overlook the possibility that Joseph and Jesus were still blood Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:30:38 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/eDisciples.html eDisciples are thinking Christians, not content with shallow Christianity. They are seekers who read, think, study and focus on Biblical spiritual growth. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:16:05 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/free-downloads.html Free downloads - excellent Bible study lessons for everyone who has a computer anywhere on earth. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:58:01 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/Ask-A-Question.html Ask a question and we will answer to the best of our ability. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:18:16 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/could-king-david-have-been-bisexual-instead-of-gay.html I believe it is entirely possible that King David and Crown Prince Jonathan were bisexual instead of gay. Both men married women and both fathered children Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:23:38 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/dude-do-you-really-believe-the-bible-is-true.html Yes, I believe the Bible is true history in which God reveals Himself to the human race. It has been my experience that most people who do not believe Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:25:32 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/homosexuals.html Jesus died for homosexuals, paid for our sins and will save everyone who calls upon Him by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:05:09 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/how-do-you-interpret-romans-127.html Romans 1:27 is not now and never has been a reference to two men falling in love and partnering to spend their lives together. Romans 1:27 describes the Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:33:46 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/does-likewise-in-romans-127-equate-gay-sex-with-lesbian-sex.html One of the popular mis-interpretations of Romans 1:26-27 is that its talking about lesbians in v. 26 and gay men in v. 27. I disagree with that view for Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:23:27 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/does-romans-12627-refer-to-heterosexuals-acting-like-homosexuals.html Yes, describing heterosexuals acting like homosexuals may be part of what Paul describes in Romans 1:26-27 and by the way, that was the understanding of Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:12:15 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/does-romans-say-that-god-gives-gay-people-over-to-homosexuality.html No - Romans does not say that or anything even close to that. Paul makes a brilliant argument in Romans 1 by pointing out the results of idolatry. Paul Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:33:31 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/does-romans-12627-condemn-homosexuals.html No, Romans 1:26-27 does not condemn gays, lesbians, homosexuals, bisexuals or transgendered people. Every Christian has a duty before God to interpret Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:44:52 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/does-the-bible-say-homosexuals-will-go-to-hell.html No, the Bible NEVER says all homosexuals will go to hell. That is a myth based primarily on the NIV mistranslation of 1 Corinthians 6:9 plus the modern Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:40:22 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/is-it-true-that-i-will-go-to-hell-because-i-am-a-lesbian-and-how-can-i-know-for-sure.html No, the Bible never says lesbians are going to hell because they are lesbians. And you can know for sure you are going to heaven when you die. The Bible Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:30:03 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/are-lesbians-treated-the-same-as-gays-in-the-bible.html No, it is fair to say that lesbians are not treated the same as gays in the Bible. 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For this cause Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:10:27 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/why-do-homosexuals-believe-that-homosexuality-is-not-a-sin.html Homosexuals believe homosexuality is not a sin because there is nothing sinful about people's sexual orientation per se. Homosexuality and heterosexuality Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:27:27 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/gay-christian-faq.html Gay Christian FAQ provides Bible answers to questions and reassurance that we can be GLBT and Christian. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:11:48 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/how-can-i-be-african-american-a-woman-and-lesbian-at-church.html Rick Brentlinger Answers - That's a wonderful question. I hope our readers will add their wisdom and suggestions to this page. I've invited my dear friend Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:37:32 GMT http://www.gaychristian101.com/can-you-recommend-a-good-one-volume-bible-commentary.html Rick Brentlinger Answers - That's an excellent question. 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