By Colton Parrett
Let’s talk about one of the most controversial questions in modern Christianity—and let’s answer it honestly, biblically, and with love.
“Is being LGBTQ+ a sin?”
A lot of people will shout "yes" without thinking twice. Others will say "no" but avoid the hard parts. Here, we’re going to look at what the Bible actually says, and what it doesn’t.
💬 Quick Answer:
No. Being LGBTQ+ is not a sin.
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Being gay is not a sin.
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Being bisexual is not a sin.
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Being transgender is not a sin.
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Having LGBTQ+ feelings is not a sin.
God is not shocked by your identity. He’s not disgusted by your orientation. And He’s not waiting to punish you for being real with yourself.
“The Lord does not look at the things people look at… the Lord looks at the heart.”
— 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
📖 So what does the Bible actually say?
People often point to six or seven verses to claim that LGBTQ+ identity is sinful. But when you take a close, honest look at those passages, here’s what you find:
✅ They talk about:
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Sexual exploitation
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Temple prostitution
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Rape or domination
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Idolatry mixed with sex
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Breaking covenant in lust
❌ They do not talk about:
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Being gay
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Being trans
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Having same-sex attraction
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Being in a healthy, loving LGBTQ+ relationship
Nowhere in Scripture does it say, “Being LGBTQ+ is sinful.” That language is not in the Bible.
🔥 Let’s back it up with some truth bombs:
“Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
— Romans 8:38–39 (NIV)
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
“Whoever believes in Him is not condemned…”
— John 3:18 (NIV)
“The one who comes to me I will never cast out.”
— John 6:37 (ESV)
None of these verses come with a disclaimer saying “unless you’re LGBTQ+.”
🙏 But what if I’m in a same-sex relationship?
That’s where churches disagree:
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Some say God’s plan is only between a man and woman.
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Others say committed same-sex love can honor God, especially if it’s faithful and self-giving.
So who’s right?
That’s between you and God.
Not your pastor. Not your critics. Not even your blog feed.
You have the right to seek the truth yourself—and ask God directly:
“What do You say to me about my life and my love?”
And you know what? He answers honest hearts.
🧠 What about being transgender?
Here’s the truth:
The Bible doesn’t talk about being transgender at all.
Anyone who claims it does is stretching things. Trans identity is about how you experience gender—not about rebellion, not about “confusion,” and certainly not about sin.
If your journey is full of questions, dysphoria, or discovery—God sees that too. And He’s not surprised or afraid of any of it.
❓So what separates someone from God?
Not sexuality.
Not gender identity.
Not sin alone.
What separates someone from God is this:
Rejecting His grace
Refusing a relationship with Him
Shutting Him out and saying, “I don’t want You.”
That’s what keeps someone from heaven—not being LGBTQ+.
💥 Final Word:
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Being LGBTQ+ is not a sin.
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Struggling with identity is not a sin.
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Loving someone of the same sex is not automatically a sin.
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Rejecting God’s love—that’s the danger.
If you’re LGBTQ+ and walking with Jesus? You are not condemned. You are not outside His grace. You are not broken.
You are loved. Wanted. Known.
And you still have a place in God’s kingdom.
— Colton Parrett
Christian blogger, believer in raw prayers, and living proof that God hears people even when they’re a mess.
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