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The church in Rome had its origins in the day of
Pentecost when Jews from all over the world visited Jerusalem and
were convicted by the Holy Spirit and born again. They went back to
their homes and this is where the story picks up as Paul introduced
himself and listed his credentials to the Christian believers in
Rome. He was impressed by their testimony and wanted to visit the
city that was known for its sexual immorality and this is the
subject he immediately began to discuss. He laid it out in such a
way that it was clear to the church that homosexuality was a sin
which would not be condoned or tolerated. Paul’s teaching was based
on the standard Jesus set for the people of Israel in the Old
Testament. It is important to understand that God is against any
kind of sexual immorality and anyone who engages in homosexuality,
bestiality, fornication or adultery has a reprobate lifestyle which
God hates. You may be involved in this way of life, but if you love
the Lord, it is impossible to vacillate on the matter. Jesus Christ
didn’t die and pay for the sins of mankind so we could flaunt a
sinful lifestyle. |
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