1. Repentance, contrary to some teaching in the church today, is a vital part of the gospel message.
a. It is possible to lay claim to belief in Christ, but still fall short of saving faith. (see John 2:23-25)
b. Repentance is a gift of God, not a human work. (2 Tim. 2:24-26)
2. True love for Jesus manifests itself in obedient living. (John 14:15; etc.)
3. True believer fight against sin and know the work of God in their hearts to overcome sin. (Phil. 1:6; Rom. 8:28-30; 1 John 3:3)
4. Scripture is clear throughout that homosexuality, as is all sex outside of marriage, is a perversion of God's design is is to be dealt with as sin. (Gen. 19; Deut. 23:18, Judges 19; 1 Cor. 6:9-10)
5. Sin lies at the root of ever problem faced on earth and is extremely costly.