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Can You Be Gay and Christian? Here’s What I Found (Video)

Can You Be Gay and Christian Here’s What I Found
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J. Warner examines the question, “Can you be gay and Christian?” by analyzing what scripture teaches about belief, repentance, and true discipleship. He discusses the importance of defining genuine faith in Christ, emphasizing that salvation requires both belief and repentance, not simply intellectual agreement or cultural affirmation.​

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J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. He holds a BA in Design (from CSULB), an MA in Architecture (from UCLA), and an MA in Theological Studies (from Gateway Seminary).

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2 Comments

  1. L.D.

    November 24, 2025 at 8:41 am

    Good discussion, thank you! It seems the question couches it as adultery vs. homosexuality and states that adultery is in the 10 Commandments, suggesting that God explicitly highlights adultery vs. homosexuality. However, as one considers that God said marriage is one man and one woman, homosexuality is outside of God ordained marriage and is, in fact, adultery. I would say that homosexuality falls under the category of adultery.

  2. Ender's Shadow

    December 28, 2025 at 6:39 am

    The discussion failed to draw out the crucial distinction between inclination – a person who is celibate ‘same sex attracted’ and someone who is having, or is willing to have, gay sex. Many people grow up gay, and can hear material such as this as condemning them for who they are, for what they are tempted by but seek to resist. Such individuals need to hear, again and again, that they are in the right place, so they don’t beat themselves up about being tempted.

    By contrast the person in an gay relationship is NOT in the right place…

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