Landmark study: Change for homosexuals is possible
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--In what some are calling groundbreaking research, a new four-year study concludes it is possible for homosexuals to change their physical attractions and become heterosexual through the help of Christian ministries.
The data was released Sept. 13 at a news conference in Nashville, Tenn., and will be published in the forthcoming book, "Ex-Gays?" (InterVarsity Press) by psychologists Stanton L. Jones and Mark A. Yarhouse. Thirty-eight percent of the subjects followed in the study said they had successfully left homosexuality, while an additional 29 percent said they had had only modest successes but were committed to keep trying. In another significant finding, Jones and Yarhouse said attempts at conversions do not appear to be psychologically harmful.
Experts in the field call it the first scientific study performed on a sample of individuals undergoing Christian...
This would be Homosexuality in the Bible whether it has that named.
Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
By the way, I am not the only "ex-homosexual" out there. Visit settingcaptivesfree.com for more testimonies of people who found freedom from homosexual bondage through Jesus Christ our Lord. This is an excellent website for people still struggling with this terribly addictive and destructive behaviour. It is NOT based on psychology but completely based on the Word of God which is so relevant to homosexuality and all other sins ravaging the world. Please pray for the salvation of many homosexuals, there are some of them out there who want to get free but don't know the power of the Blood of Christ to break the power of all sin.
"Philippians 4 8 For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things [are] true, whatsoever things [are] noble, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] amiable, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue and if any praise, think on these things. 9 What ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, these things do; and the God of peace shall be with you."
IT GLADDENS MY HEART ***TO HEAR OF YOUR VICTORY*** !!!
GOD IS CALLING mankind TO HIS SON SAYING, **REPENT** -- change your views, and **purpose to accept** THE WILL OF GOD in your inner selves **instead of rejecting** IT -- ... (Acts 2:38)
STAY IN THE WORD ***AND GROW IN GOD'S GRACE*** !!!
Proverbs 16: 2) ... THE LORD WEIGHS the spirits -- the thoughts and intents of the heart
20) He who DEALS WISELY AND **HEEDS** [GOD'S] WORD **SHALL FIND GOOD**...
21) THE WISE IN Heart SHALL BE CALLED **PRUDENT**, **UNDERSTANDING** AND **KNOWING**; AND WINSOME SPEECH **INCREASES LEARNING** [IN *BOTH* Speaker And Listener]
22) UNDERSTANDING IS A WELLSPRING OF LIFE TO him who HAS IT,...
Psalms 16: 4) Their sarrows will be **multiplied** who CHOOSES another god
7) I Will Bless THE LORD, WHO HATH GIVEN me COUNSEL: *my reins* also INSTRUCT me in the night seasons
reins - ...(as an essential organ); figuratively the mind (as the interior self)...
It’s great to hear someone affirm what we believers already know to be true – that change is possible even for those involved in this horrible sin. Praise God that he granted you repentance! Don’t ever look back. Keep your eyes on Jesus.
Christian Raas wrote: No news to me either. I used to identify myself as a homosexual, even as a "homosexual Christian" (does NOT work!). I don't consider myself a homosexual anymore. I repented of all homosexual sin, broke all ties to the "gay" subculture and got rid of all pro-homosexual literature, movies and music. Change has always been possible...the Bible calls it repentance from sin and turning to God. "...be not deceived...effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind...shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such WERE some of you..." 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
No news to me either. I used to identify myself as a homosexual, even as a "homosexual Christian" (does NOT work!). I don't consider myself a homosexual anymore. I repented of all homosexual sin, broke all ties to the "gay" subculture and got rid of all pro-homosexual literature, movies and music. Change has always been possible...the Bible calls it repentance from sin and turning to God. "...be not deceived...effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind...shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such WERE some of you..." 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Rev. Colin Mercer | 11/19/2012
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