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In His Image
🖼️ In His Image
Who God Created You to Be: A Call to Embrace Your True Identity
A theologically based argument against transgenderism.
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” —Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)
You Are Not a Mistake
Teenager, you are not an accident. You were created by a God who formed you with intention and purpose. Psalm 139 tells us that God knit you together in your mother’s womb. He saw your unformed body and ordained all your days before one came to be (Psalm 139:13–16). That means your biological sex—whether male or female—was not random, but a sacred part of God's plan for your life.
Matthew Henry, in his commentary on Psalm 139, writes: “The formation of a human body, and the placing of an immortal spirit in it, are works to be had in reverence.” You were designed, not decided by human hands or feelings.
Made in His Image
Genesis 1:27 declares: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
To be created “in the image of God” means we reflect His character, order, and creative design. Jameson, Fausset, and Brown comment that male and female together reflect the fullness of God's image. This means both manhood and womanhood are sacred and must be honored—not altered.
When we attempt to change our God-given sex or express a gender that contradicts our biological reality, we are, in essence, saying, “God got it wrong.” This is a dangerous position to take before a holy God. Isaiah 45:9 warns: “Woe to him who strives with his Maker! … Shall the clay say to him who forms it, ‘What are you making?’”
God Knew You Before You Were Born
Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” God doesn't just know what you are—He knows who you are. Your sex and identity are part of your divine calling. To reject your gender is not just a physical issue—it’s a spiritual one.
Ephesians 2:10 adds, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Those “good works” include living out the fullness of who He created you to be, including your identity as male or female.
A Warning About Self-Destruction
Proverbs 8:36 says, “All those who hate me love death.” And 1 Corinthians 3:17 warns, “If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.”
Gender reassignment surgeries and hormonal treatments are not just medical procedures—they can be acts of self-harm that damage God's creation. Many who have undergone these transitions have later come to regret it. Stories of de-transitioners—those who return to living in alignment with their birth sex—show the devastating consequences of trying to rewrite God's design.
They speak of physical pain, infertility, mental anguish, and spiritual brokenness. Yet, there is hope: many have found healing through Jesus Christ.
Scripture on Gender Distinctions
Deuteronomy 22:5 says, “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the Lord your God.” While this was written in an Old Testament context, the moral principle still stands: God created distinct roles and identities for male and female, and He expects us to honor that design.
Romans 1:26–27 further reveals that when people abandon God’s truth, they exchange natural relationships for unnatural ones, leading to brokenness and judgment.
The Power to Be Transformed
But here’s the good news: no one is too far gone for God's healing grace. Romans 12:2 calls us to be “transformed by the renewing of your mind.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
Many people who once identified as the opposite sex have been healed, restored, and redeemed by the power of God’s Spirit. Some were victims of sexual abuse or emotional trauma—roots that can lead to identity confusion. But Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free (Isaiah 61:1).
A Higher Calling
Choosing to live as God created you—honoring your birth sex and gender—is not repression; it’s liberation. It is walking in the highest calling of God for your life. Anything less is to fall short of His best and to miss your divine destiny.
You were made for more than confusion, doubt, and self-destruction. You were made to shine His glory, to build families, to bring life, and to be a witness of the goodness of your Creator.
Final Word to Teens Struggling with their identity
You are deeply loved. God doesn’t make mistakes. The world may try to confuse you, but God's Word remains true. If you’re struggling, reach out to someone who walks in truth. Seek healing, not from a surgeon’s blade, but from the hands of the Savior who made you in love.
Stay who God made you. Stay whole. Stay His.
Here is pro transgender argument points and corresponding biblical/theological counterpoints:
> I really don't care about the minutiae of an ancient book when it comes to wearing what I want to wear—which is really what the song is about. Jesus wouldn't care about that. Girls and boys, men and women have all worn dresses at different times, depending on cultural and societal trends throughout the centuries.
As for being trans, even back in B.C., there were trans people and those born intersex (with both genitalia). They don’t fit neatly into a book that needed to invent boundaries of right and wrong in order to exist and justify itself.
I don’t deny that there’s a lot of helpful stuff in the Bible, but it’s also exclusionary based on the culture and knowledge available at the time.
As soon as someone can tell me how being trans actively harms other people, then I’ll care—but such an irrefutable argument doesn’t exist.
Point-Form Breakdown
Argument Points
1. The Bible is an ancient book full of minutiae that doesn't apply today.
2. Jesus wouldn't care about clothing or what people wear.
3. Clothing norms have changed culturally—men and women have worn dresses.
4. Trans and intersex people existed even in ancient times.
5. The Bible is a man-made system of invented moral boundaries.
6. The Bible is exclusionary due to its limited cultural and historical context.
7. Being transgender doesn’t actively harm anyone, so it shouldn’t matter.
Biblical/Theological Counterpoints
1. The Bible is God's timeless Word, not outdated minutiae.
“All Scripture is God-breathed…” (2 Tim. 3:16) – It's eternally relevant and divinely authoritative.
2. Jesus cares deeply about how we live—including how we present ourselves.
“Do not think I have come to abolish the Law… but to fulfill it” (Matt. 5:17)
Holiness includes honoring God’s design in all things.
3. Clothing styles may change, but gender distinction remains a biblical principle.
Deuteronomy 22:5 – Not about fashion, but honoring God’s created order.
Genesis 1:27 – Male and female were created with intentional design.
4. Intersex conditions reflect the fall, not a third category of gender.
Romans 8:20–22 shows the world is broken—God’s design remains, even when nature is marred.
5. Moral boundaries in Scripture come from God's nature, not human invention.
Here is a theological response to each point made above.
Here's a theologically grounded biblical refutation of the statement, approached with both clarity and conviction, while also acknowledging the need for compassion:
Refuting Cultural Relativism and Gender Redefinition from a Biblical Perspective
The statement presented reflects a modern, individualistic worldview rooted in subjective morality and postmodern thought, which often prioritizes personal expression over objective truth. While it's true that clothing styles have shifted across cultures and centuries, the Bible is not concerned with superficial fashion trends but with the heart behind those choices and the created order that God established from the beginning.
1. The Bible Is Not “Just an Ancient Book”
Dismissing Scripture as an “ancient book” overlooks its claim to divine authorship. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). It is not simply a cultural artifact—it is God’s eternal Word that transcends time and culture. Jesus Himself affirmed the authority of Scripture: “Your word is truth” (John 17:17).
2. Jesus Does Care—Because He Upholds Creation Order
To say “Jesus wouldn’t care about what people wear” misunderstands His mission. Jesus came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17). He called His followers to holiness in all areas of life, including how we present ourselves, which reflects our submission to God’s design. Deuteronomy 22:5 states, “A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.” While this law was given in an Old Testament context, it reflects a broader biblical theme: honoring the distinctiveness of male and female as created by God (Genesis 1:27).
3. Cultural Variability Doesn’t Erase God’s Design
Yes, garments differ culturally. But God's Word doesn't legislate specific fashion; it calls us to respect His created distinctions. Jesus affirmed the creation order when He said, “Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female” (Matthew 19:4). This isn’t cultural. It's creational. The blurring of male and female identity strikes at the heart of God's design.
4. Intersex and Trans Identity Do Not Refute the Bible
It’s true that intersex individuals exist, and their condition is a result of living in a fallen world (Romans 8:20-22). But rare biological anomalies don't redefine the created categories of male and female. The existence of physical brokenness does not negate God’s original design—it highlights our need for redemption.
As for transgenderism, Scripture consistently presents gender as tied to biological sex, not internal feeling. Our identity is found not in self-perception, but in Christ (Colossians 3:3). The call of the gospel is not to affirm ourselves, but to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him (Luke 9:23).
5. The Bible’s Moral Boundaries Are Not Exclusionary but Loving
The claim that the Bible “invented boundaries of right and wrong” misunderstands the nature of divine revelation. God's commands flow from His character—He defines right and wrong because He is holy and just. Far from being exclusionary, the gospel is radically inclusive: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). But inclusion does not mean affirmation of all behavior—it means transformation from all sin through grace.
6. The Harm of Transgenderism Is Real, Though Often Ignored
While the statement asserts no harm comes from transgender identities, this ignores significant evidence—spiritual, emotional, and societal harm. God does not give arbitrary commands. When we deviate from His design, the consequences are real. Confusion, depression, broken relationships, and a loss of identity plague many who pursue transition. The gospel offers not just affirmation, but healing and wholeness in Christ.
Conclusion
The issue is not clothing, culture, or even identity—it is whether we will trust God's design or our own desires. The Bible does not exclude to oppress; it calls all people to repentance so they might find life. Jesus would—and does—care deeply, because He is Lord not just of hearts, but of bodies, gender, and identity. His invitation is to come as you are—but not to stay as you are. He loves us too much for that.
Poem
Here is a poem that powerfully affirms biblical truth about being made in God's image, the sanctity of our God-given sex and gender, and the spiritual danger of rejecting that design—presented in a tone of conviction and reverence for the Creator:
“In His Image”
In secret deep, where no eye sees,
He knit my frame with holy ease.
Before my cry, before my name,
He shaped me male—and called it good—unchanged, the same.
No accident, no twist of fate,
My form was fashioned by His grace.
Not mine to alter, shift, or trade,
For I am fearfully and wondrously made.
In His own image I was formed,
Not blurred, not bent, but whole, adorned.
His breath gave life, His hands gave shape,
And in that truth, I find escape.
Yet lies now creep through every gate,
Where children learn to doubt their state.
Taught to war against their frame,
To curse the gift, to scorn their name.
A boy’s not girl, a girl’s not boy—
To blur this line is to destroy.
It sterilizes, strips the seed,
Denies the womb, rejects the need.
No sons to raise, no daughters born,
A future lost, a promise torn.
This is not freedom, this is chains—
A soul at war, a heart in flames.
To mutilate the work of God,
To scorn the ground where He has trod—
Is blasphemy, and deep within,
A soul cries out, confused by sin.
O Church, arise, speak truth with grace,
Let mercy shine in every face.
But never bow to Satan’s plan—
To unmake woman, to undo man.
Stand firm in love, in truth proclaim:
Our sex is gift, not curse or shame.
Return, O heart, to what is true—
God made you you—not someone new.
In womb, in flesh, He called you known.
So live as His, and His alone.
For in His image we were made,
And in that truth, we shall not fade.
Here is a heartfelt prayer based on the article—designed for personal healing, repentance, deliverance, and spiritual renewal through the truth of God's Word and the power of the Holy Spirit:
🙏 A Prayer for Healing, Identity, and Deliverance
Heavenly Father,
I come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, humbled and broken, yet hopeful—because You are a God of mercy, truth, and transformation.
Lord, Your Word says that I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), formed by Your hands in my mother’s womb, and created in Your image and likeness (Genesis 1:27). You are not the author of confusion, but of peace and order (1 Corinthians 14:33). You made me with purpose—body, soul, and spirit—and You declared it good.
Today, I repent for any way I have believed lies about my identity. I renounce every sin and deception connected to gender confusion, transgenderism, and homosexuality. I reject every false identity that the world, the enemy, or my own pain has tried to place on me. Forgive me, Lord, for any way I have dishonored the body You created or doubted Your perfect design for my life.
Father, wash me clean by the blood of Jesus. Create in me a pure heart and renew a right spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). Fill every broken place with Your healing love. I surrender my thoughts, feelings, and body to You as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1), holy and pleasing in Your sight.
I declare Your truth over my life: I am who You say I am. I was born male (or female) by Your design, and I will live out that identity to glorify You. Restore to me the joy of being Your creation. Let me walk boldly in the sex and gender You gave me—not with shame, but with honor.
Holy Spirit, come now and fill me. Renew my mind and break every stronghold. Heal every wound caused by abuse, confusion, rejection, or trauma. Let Your Word dwell richly in me and transform me day by day (Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:16).
Father, I pray not only for myself, but for every young heart lost in confusion. Open their eyes, draw them with Your love, and raise up voices of truth and compassion. Let this generation rise up in purity, holiness, and boldness to proclaim Your goodness and design.
I commit my body, my mind, and my future to You. May I honor You with all that I am, as male or female, made in Your image.
In the mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen.
Live And Let Live?
Would Jesus really say 'live and let live'?!
I never read that in the Bible.
Promoting LGBT in the name of tolerance is not a biblical concept, or that Jesus ever promoted.
While I don't judge others challenges for who or where they find themselves in life, including those in the LGBT community, I do recognize absolutes as far as standards presented in Christianity. It continues to be a controversial subject concerning human sexuality and gender expression. Religion and humanism seem to have contrary views on this subject.
Here's a theological summary to consider.
Did Jesus ever teach the concept of "live and let live"?
The phrase "live and let live" isn't directly quoted in the Bible, but the concept is partially reflected in some of Jesus’ teachings—though with some differences.
"Live and let live" usually means letting others do what they want without interference, even if you disagree. Jesus, however, took a more active approach to love, truth, and righteousness. Here's how his teachings compare:
1. Judgment and Mercy
Matthew 7:1-2 (NIV): "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged."
This is often seen as a "live and let live"-type statement, but Jesus was talking more about hypocrisy and harsh judgment, not about ignoring right and wrong.
2. Loving Your Neighbor
Matthew 22:39: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
This encourages respect and kindness, which aligns with the spirit of letting others be.
3. Calling Out Sin, Gently
Jesus didn’t shy away from confronting sin, but he did so with love and often in private (e.g., the woman caught in adultery – John 8:1-11). He told her, “Neither do I condemn you… Go now and leave your life of sin.”
Not “live and let live” in the hands-off sense, but rather merciful and redemptive.
Summary:
Jesus taught love, mercy, and not being judgmental, which aligns a bit with the spirit of "live and let live," but he also called people to repentance and a transformation changed life, which goes beyond that concept. His approach was loving engagement, not passive tolerance.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Speaking In Tongues
Here’s a list of the different types of tongues mentioned in the New Testament, along with scriptural references:
1. Human Languages (Known Languages) – Acts 2:4-11
Description: This refers to speaking in a real, earthly language that the speaker has not learned but that others can understand.
Reference:
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. … And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?" (Acts 2:4, 8)
2. The Gift of Speaking in Tongues (A Supernatural Gift for Edification) – 1 Corinthians 12:10, 12:28-30
Description: A gift of the Holy Spirit enabling a believer to speak in tongues as a sign or for the edification of the church when interpreted.
Reference:
"To another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues." (1 Corinthians 12:10)
"Are all apostles? Are all prophets? … Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?" (1 Corinthians 12:29-30)
3. Speaking Mysteries unto God (A Private Prayer Language) – 1 Corinthians 14:2
Description: This type of tongues is for personal edification, as the speaker communicates with God in a language that no man understands.
Reference:
"For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries." (1 Corinthians 14:2)
4. Groanings in the Spirit (Inexpressible Prayer by the Holy Spirit) – Romans 8:26
Description: This is a deep, wordless prayer where the Holy Spirit intercedes through groanings that cannot be expressed in human language.
Reference:
"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." (Romans 8:26)
Summary:
- Human Tongues (Known Languages) – Acts 2:4-11
- The Gift of Speaking in Tongues (for the Church) – 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28-30
- Speaking Mysteries unto God (Prayer Language) – 1 Corinthians 14:2
- Groanings in the Spirit (Intercession by the Holy Spirit) – Romans 8:26
Each of these forms of tongues serves a different purpose—whether for evangelism, edification, personal communion with God, or intercession.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Facts about Westcott and Hort - NIV
NIV FALSE BIBLE VERSION
1 Corinthians 6:9 Effeminate
Monday, February 3, 2025
Discernment of spirits
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Mormons Are Christian's?
Mormon's are Christians?
Joseph Smith (1805–1844) was the most deceptive and fraudulent Mormon "prophet" of the 19th century—period.
A cunning and deceitful womanizer, he led millions astray.
Joseph Smith was a complete fraud—a false prophet through and through. He had approximately 40 wives, including his youngest, Helen Mar Kimball, who was only 14 years old. He also had an affair with his housekeeper, Fanny Alger, who was just 15.
His wife, Emma Hale, caught him in the barn with Fanny Alger, peering through a crack in the door on their property.
Poor Emma. The so-called elders of the fraudulent church had to be summoned to calm her down. The shock took weeks for her to recover from.
Meanwhile, the poor Mormon followers remained trapped, ensnared by a false prophet leading them toward ruin.
Joseph Smith was a notorious womanizer.
As for the four golden plates containing the so-called "Reformed Egyptian hieroglyphics," which he claimed to have used to translate the fabricated Book of Mormon (Galatians 1:8–9)—where are they now?
We have ancient manuscripts (MSS) that predate Joseph Smith by centuries.
And yet, the golden plates? Conveniently vanished. No evidence to examine.
Smith claimed they were taken away by a so-called angel, Moroni—an invention of his deceitful imagination.
Renowned linguist Charles Anthon was approached by Martin Harris, whom Joseph Smith sent to verify the so-called "Reformed Egyptian" writing. I have a letter from Anthon himself stating that the characters presented to him were nothing but a fraudulent concoction—devised by con artists.
Joseph Smith lied once again, as recorded in Doctrine and Covenants and the History of Joseph Smith, sections 63–65.
Like all his other false prophecies, he claimed, "Thus saith the Lord."
But the Bible says:
"The ancient and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet that teaches lies, he is the tail. For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed."
—Isaiah 9:15–16
If you are a member of the Church of Joseph Smith of Latter-Day Deceivers, flee for the sake of your soul!
And if two missionaries come knocking on your door in their spotless white shirts and black name tags, tell them to repent. Make it clear you have no interest in following a false prophet—then close the door on them immediately. Do not engage with them.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Why Are People Burning the Quran?
The gospel of Barnabas?
The King James Bible does not include a number of ancient writings that are considered apocryphal or pseudepigraphal (false or spurious writings), many of which claim to be gospels or texts about Jesus and the apostles. Here's a list of notable counterfeit or excluded gospels, along with general scholarly perspectives on their significance:
1. Gospel of Thomas
- Date: 2nd century AD
- Content: A collection of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus, often esoteric in nature, with Gnostic overtones.
- Why Excluded: It does not align with orthodox Christian theology and emphasizes secret knowledge.
- Scholarly Value: Rated highly for historical insight into early Christian sects but rejected as Scripture by the early church.
2. Gospel of Judas
- Date: 2nd century AD
- Content: Depicts Judas Iscariot not as a betrayer but as a favored disciple who acts at Jesus' request.
- Why Excluded: Promotes Gnostic beliefs that contradict mainstream Christian teachings.
- Scholarly Value: Fascinating for understanding Gnosticism but rated low for theological relevance.
3. Gospel of Peter
- Date: Late 2nd century AD
- Content: Focuses on the Passion narrative but includes fanciful details (e.g., a talking cross).
- Why Excluded: Contains theological errors and embellishments.
- Scholarly Value: Moderate; important for studying early Christian literary creativity.
4. Infancy Gospel of Thomas
- Date: 2nd-3rd century AD
- Content: Describes Jesus' childhood with miraculous events and mischief (e.g., killing a boy and resurrecting him).
- Why Excluded: Theologically unsound and filled with legendary material.
- Scholarly Value: Interesting for folklore studies but theologically rated very low.
5. Protoevangelium of James
- Date: 2nd century AD
- Content: Focuses on the birth and upbringing of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- Why Excluded: Contains embellishments and legends not consistent with canonical Scripture.
- Scholarly Value: High for Marian studies but low for doctrinal accuracy.
6. Acts of Paul and Thecla
- Date: 2nd century AD
- Content: Tells the story of a female disciple of Paul named Thecla, who performs miracles.
- Why Excluded: Considered fictional and inconsistent with Pauline theology.
- Scholarly Value: Useful for studying early Christian perspectives on women but not as Scripture.
7. Gospel of Mary (Magdalene)
- Date: 2nd century AD
- Content: Features Mary Magdalene as a prominent disciple and teacher, emphasizing secret knowledge.
- Why Excluded: Gnostic in nature and promotes views counter to orthodox Christian doctrine.
- Scholarly Value: High for gender studies and Gnostic thought, but not canonical.
8. Gospel of the Egyptians
- Date: 2nd century AD
- Content: Includes esoteric teachings of Jesus, heavily influenced by Gnostic ideology.
- Why Excluded: Rejects bodily resurrection and orthodox teachings.
- Scholarly Value: Significant for understanding early Christian diversity.
9. Gospel of Philip
- Date: 3rd century AD
- Content: A Gnostic gospel with mystical sayings, including speculation on Jesus’ relationship with Mary Magdalene.
- Why Excluded: Heretical views inconsistent with Christian theology.
- Scholarly Value: Valuable for studying Gnosticism but irrelevant for orthodoxy.
10. The Didache
- Date: Late 1st or early 2nd century AD
- Content: A manual for Christian living and church practices, including teachings on baptism and communion.
- Why Excluded: Not a counterfeit gospel but excluded because it is more of a church manual than inspired Scripture.
- Scholarly Value: Highly rated for historical church practices.
Summary of Ratings
- Scholarly interest: High for understanding early Christianity and sectarian movements.
- Canonical value: Low due to doctrinal errors, Gnostic influence, or fictional elements.
The King James Bible excluded these texts because they lacked apostolic authorship, consistent theology, or broad acceptance in the early church.