Thoughts on Transgenderism, Part 2

Now the next thing I want to mention is this:   Transgenderism is a losing proposition. There is no doubt about it, the Bible teaches that homosexuality is forbidden (Lev. 18:22; 20:13; Rom. 1:26-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21; 1 Tim. 1:8-11). 

When a man transitions to a woman, if he lies with a woman, he has become a homosexual. If he lies with a man, he is also a homosexual because his nature has not changed internally. He can change his extremities, but God does not look at the outward appearance, but the heart (1 Sam. 16:7).

So it also with a woman. If she transitions to a man, and lies with a man, she becomes a homosexual. If she (although looking like a man) lies with a woman, she still engages in homosexuality, again because her nature remains the same. We are not able to change our nature. We can change our appearance, but that is as far as it goes!  

You say, "But Pastor Rich, what if a transgender lies with another transgender?  What then?"

Same thing. You see, a transgender is comprised of two selfs: The perceived self of which gender is being gravitated toward, and the real self that one is born with.   If two transgenders sleep together -- no matter how you cut it, the act will always be homosexual. There is simply no way around it. One is either committing homosexuality with his or her born-self or their perceived self. It is all the same!

You see, my whole point is that no matter how you look at it, transgenderism cannot square with the Bible -- not at all!

"But Pastor Rich, why are there homosexual / transgender ministers?"

Check out this passage (written to Christians) written by Paul to the Philippian Christians:

"Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth" (Philip. 3:17-19). 

According to the above passage, who are the enemies of the cross?

1. Those who choose to follow the god of desire (their forbidden appetites).

2. Those who brag about things that are shameful

3. Those who choose the things of the world -- its wisdom, fame, power and possessions over God.

Notice their outcome: "They are headed for destruction."

End of Part 2