Jesus said, "I am the way, I am the truth and the life:  no man come unto the Father but by me,"  John 14:6.                       "I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself:  but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean," Romans 14:14.

 
I am a Christian, and also gay.  Organized religion has sent so many judgmental and hateful messages to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people that some believe they cannot be saved and go to heaven.  The good news is you can be gay and go to heaven, and by reading below you will learn how!

JESUS: The Fulfillment of God's Promise:   
Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promise to man for the curse of sin.  Undoubtedly, the most beautiful words written in Scripture are:  "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life," John 3:16. You are "whosoever," and through the grace of our Saviour, Christ, are God's chosen.  For Jesus said, "All things are delivered unto me of my Father; and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the son, and he to whosoever the Son will reveal him," Matthew 11:27.  No matter who you are, no matter what you have done, no matter how damaged you feel, Jesus wants nothing more than to reveal you to his Father in heaven.  Jesus did not come to condemn you, but to save you.  You are worthy to Jesus, and he loves you.  "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved," John 3:17.  "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost," Luke 19:10.     

Jesus Is Our Exclusive Saviour:   
You must know, love and believe in the exclusiveness of Christ to receive God's blessing and mercy, which is forgivness of sin and salvation.  Jesus said, "I am the way, I am the truth and the life: no man come unto the father but by me," John 14:6; and, "If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burned," John 15:6. “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved,” Acts 4:12.  "He that believeth on Jesus is not condemned:  but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God," John 3:18.    

Jesus does not want anyone to be condemned.  Jesus loves you so much that he suffered and died on the cross that you might have everlasting life, and he wants nothing more than to give you his blessing.  He is your Saviour, and God sent him into the world so, that through him, you can be set right before the eyes of God.  Jesus is God's only mercy unto the world, and in Jesus all things are forgiven.    

Salvation:  How To Receive Jesus' Blessing   
Salvation, and eternal life in heaven, is a gift, to all, from God.  "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord," Romans 6:23.  We are saved by grace, alone, through the exclusiveness of Christ.  Jesus said, "He who believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned," Mark 16:16. 

It is simple to receive Christ's blessing.  Scripture tells us, "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation,"  Romans 10:9-10.   

Think, for a moment, about the wonderful blessing of Christ, and then look into your heart.  Do you believe?  Do you want Jesus to come into your life, and to receive his blessing?  If the answer is yes, pray: 

In Jesus' name I pray:  Dear God,  I know I am a sinner.  Thank you for sending your Son into the world to take away my sin. I have looked into my heart and believe that Jesus is your only begotten Son, who died so that I may live, forever, in heaven with you.  My heart believes you raised Jesus from the dead, and that the risen Christ is my divine and exclusive Saviour.  I repent, and  ask that Jesus now come into my life to take away my sin, and be my personal Saviour and Lord, forever.  Amen.

Walking With Jesus After Salvation:  
Once saved, Jesus will not abandon you.  He will comfort and guide you.  For Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls," Matthew 11:29; and, "Let not your heart be troubled:  ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions:  if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go and prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also," John 14:1-3.   

After Salvation Justification Is Through Faith, Not By Law:  The law of the Old Testament, and judgment for transgressions of the law, was delievered to Moses by God, and it is good, just and Holy.  The law was given by God after mankind ate of the tree of knowledge of good and evil.  After sin was introduced by Adam and Eve, and they knew the difference between good and evil, God gave mankind the law that we might know what is good and Holy in the sight of God, and that we might choose to follow the law and be righteous before God.  Make no mistake about it, the law is still in effect today, for Jesus said, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets:  I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.  For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled," Matthew 5:17-18.  In the end, when the book of life is opened, and the secrets of all are made open, God will judge all mankind by the law. 

God's only mercy is Jesus.   Through Jesus all our sin is forgiven, and taken away.  In the end, all that believe in Jesus, through faith, will be guiltless before the law, and this includes gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. "For by grace ye are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:  it is the gift of God:  not of works, least any man should boast," Ephesians 2:8-9.  

One wide spread problem within organized religion has always been the temptation to get into the law of the Old Testament, and judge or condemn others by it.  Jesus said, "Judge not, that ye be not judged.  For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged:  and with what measure ye mete, it shall me measured to you again," Matthew 7:1-2.  Christians should not judge themselves, or others, by the law; and those who do really should consider:  "Who are thou that judgest another man's servant?  To his own master he standeth or falleth.  Yea, he shall be holden up:  for God is able to make him stand," Romans 14:4.  Jesus will cause all who believe on him to stand without regard to the law, for he alone takes away our sin, making us guiltless before the law.  Jesus paid our debt for sin under the law.  "Do not frustrate the grace of God; for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain," Galatians 2:21.  

As Christians our walk must be in faith in Jesus, and not in the law. When we teach, practice or judge according to the law we bring Jesus down from the cross, and are saying to God:  "We don't have complete faith in salvation through grace, and this is a very dangerous thing to say to God!  "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.  For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith," Galatians 5:4-5.   "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight:  for by the law is the knowledge of sin," Romans 3:20.  "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," Romans 3:23.  "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident:  for, the just shall live by faith," Galatians 3:11  "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law,"  Romans 3:28.  Scripture tells us, in faith all is clean in the Lord:  "I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself:  but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean," Romans 14:14. 

The message is simple:  After salvation, keep your heart on Jesus and walk in faith.  Keep your eye and heart on the Good News of the New Testament.  Do not judge yourself or your brother.  Do not condemn anyone with the law, including yourself.  "For as many as are under the works of the law are under the curse:  for it is written, Cursed is everyone the continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them," Galatians 3:10.  In faith, with Jesus, there is eternal life.  In the Old Testament, in the law, there is knowledge of sin and death, to all who practice and believe on it.  Believe on Jesus!  "Hast thou faith?  have it to thyself before God.  Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.  And he that doubeth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin," Romans 14:22-23. 

Learning More About Jesus:  After you are saved, your spirit will hunger for more knowledge of divine, Holy and heavenly things.  The truth is available to all.  It is in Scripture, which is the Holy word of God, and has been preserved by God so that we may all know the truth.  A good place to start is the book of John. 

Learn through Scripture with divine interpretation by the Holy Ghost.  Men can open your eyes to Jesus, but, once they are open, do not be lazy and depend on others to tell you who Jesus is because Satan will use them to mislead you.  No man has greater authority than Scripture.  Come to know it first hand, and measure all you hear against it.  Do not allow Satan, though his prophets, ministers and teachers to deceive you because they are very much alive in the world today.   

Ask Jesus to send to you the Spirit of truth, and your eyes will be opened to the true meaning of Scripture.  It is through the Spirit that God reveals the deep and true meanings of His living word to us.  The Spirit of truth is the Holy Ghost.  You can ask Jesus, and you will receive it, for Jesus said, "If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it," John 14:14.  Jesus promised us after he had risen that he would send us a Comforter, even the Spirit of truth, "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever: even the Spirit of truth...," John 14:16-17; and, "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you, John 14:26. 

Always ask to receive the Spirit of truth before reading Scripture. To do this examine your heart, to be certain you sincerely want it, have faith that if you ask in Jesus' name you will receive it, and then pray:  
 

In Jesus name I pray:  Dear Father, I am preparing to read Your Holy word.  I pray that You open my eyes and send the Spirit of truth to reveal all the deep and hidden meanings of Your living word, for without Your Spirit I will not fully understand.  I give highest thanks, praise and glory to Your Almighty and Holy name, today and forever.  Amen. 
 
In closure, depend on the Spirit of God to teach you, and not men. Remember the words of the Apostle, Paul:  "According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.  But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon,"  I Corinthians 3:10.