Thank you so much Pablo! God bless you brother!

The goal is salvation. God says He helps you overcome sin and rule over him. Repentance is a MUST if you sin (as a Christian), you’re in a relationship with God AND He teaches you HOW TO WIN by grace through faith. IF you sin, confess your sin and God is faithful and just to forgive your sin. 2 Corinthians 7: 10, “ For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world works death.” AND 1 John 2 is written to Christian’s about how to live and what to do IN CHRIST. Repentance is necessary, without it you’re not doing your part in the relationship. You’re in a relationship with God by faith in Christ. You can ONLY be in that relationship, because Jesus Christ was righteous and He paid your debt for sin (death) and He rose again ALIVE from the dead to make you righteous. Faith believes I am made righteous by the works He did. Then we live by faith…trusting that God’s got our back and we’re saved by His grace and mercy. Have faith in God. He will do what He says He will AND you follow Him (do what He teaches): love God and love other people HIS way. Faith has works, but it doesn’t work TO BE SAVED. Faith involves a fight, but it’s a fight of your spirit (will) against your body (desires of the flesh, physical) (Romans 7:21-25). God says in His word that He will help you (out of His love and mercy) to win that fight (Romans 8) BY FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. God helps you get your body UNDER subjection to what your spirit desires (God) and what your body desires (earthly pleasures, whether unnatural or natural). God saves you by faith, but faith works by love AND you won’t find how to REST in Christ’s work until you believe. Faith is entering the fight with the belief that you will OVERCOME SIN AND RULE OVER IT, because God will HELP you do it. God doesn’t force you to change…He does it AS you submit more and more of yourself in the relationship. He teaches you how to fight against your fleshly desire BY HIS SPIRT through faith. Anyway, there’s so much to know BUT ask God to give you His Spirit and power. He will. You have to know God by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ AND you rest in His works and His righteousness. I’m righteous because Christ made me righteous. I’m being made righteous by faith in Christ because I submit to God (by faith) out of sincere love (for God). I’ll be presented as righteous because GOD WORKS in me to be able to will (desire) to do God’s will and puts within me the ABILITY to do God’s will. Faith confesses sin and godly sorrow (for that sin) works repentance. You’re losing the fight because you have to fight until you give up on YOU being able to do God’s will WITHOUT God’s help. Have faith in God, doesn’t mean give up. It means give up on accomplishing a work of God WITHOUT His power and without His Spirit. It believing what God says. Jesus Christ said the word of God (as it is written, is truth) AND that He is Truth (the Word of God made flesh).

Amen Dustin, God bless!

@@christianconvos I know what I’m about to say is something that may be controversial but I am interested to know your opinion. I started experiencing SSA around the age of 12. By my late teens I had started giving into those feelings and was watching gay p*rn. By my early twenties I was living a complete homosexual lifestyle. That lifestyle lead me into a very dark and lonely place filled with idols. I was extremely vain, over sexualized, and very perverse. It seemed that the more I dated men and gave into the temptation to act on homosexual feelings, the more lust and perversion that grew inside of me. And the more lust and perversion that grew inside of me, the more dark my heart and mind became. I soon found myself in a world of vain conceits/idols. Drugs, Alcohol, partying, prostitution, orgies, etc… If it was a work of the flesh, I was involved in it. By 32 years old I had given my life to Christ and one of the very first things I asked the Holy Spirit was “if being gay was wrong, show me”. Soon after, I was convicted that it’s not the feelings that are “wrong”, it’s the giving into them and acting on it that is a sin. He showed me that the feelings themselves are simply a perversion of what God intended the design to be for mankind. A “twisting” of what God has in mind for his creation. In other words, unnatural. God has since shown me the roots of my homosexual feelings and tendencies. He hasn’t shown me how to get free from them or how to overcome them fully…..YET. Everyday I battle to keep my mind pure and to let God’s will be done in my life. I live a celibate lifestyle. One of denying myself and perusing purity. I do have peace and joy at times, but often find myself wanting a normal relationship with a woman and the “family life” However, my attraction to men is as strong as ever and I don’t know if I’ll ever be “free” from it. I realize my story is my own and not everyone has the same experience and opinions that I do. I believe in my spirit that homosexuality is unnatural and from Satan. I believe he finds a way in to a young developing mind and uses fears/insecurities to drive people into all different kinds lusts, desires, perversions, and immoralities. I believe “homosexuality” is one of the MANY things he draws people into through these various temptations. I do believe at one point or another there is demonic power behind the feelings and thoughts of homosexuality. However, after time it becomes a stronghold of the developing mind and eventually becomes a “part” of who we perceive ourselves to be. My question to you is what is your thoughts about what I have just said? And what do you believe is the root cause of these “unnatural” desires? Or do you have an entirely different perspective than I do? I’m genuinely just curious because I believe that the roots and causes of “homosexuality” is unique and varying in every person. However, I believe there are many common threads between all who experience these attractions. Sorry it’s so long lol. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I pray all is well. God bless

there are no ex gays

So glad the video was helpful, God bless!

You guys move in reigious darkness. I hope for you that you get your enlightenment soon.

why deny who God made u?

why deny how God created u though? @@christianconvos

​@@pastorbribecause if he doesn't, he'll go to hell

A great point brother. God bless!

You express yourself so wonderfully...thanks brother!

yes why do they chose to be against who they are?

@@pastorbri When someones grows up in a christian house and they grow up seeing how different people outside of the church act compared to what they have known their whole life, it is totally understandable why someone would want to try to not be ripped from that part of their life that has been so integral to them. I think it starts out of a well meaning place, but there certainly is a very extreme decision and sacrifice you are expected to make when you follow God if you grew up in that sphere that is completely not fair and a struggle. It doesn't help too that for many, the way the LGBT community is framed from within that upbringing makes the tradeoffs seem terrifying and not worth. I love that this dude understands the complexity too and the way he's trying to navigate these waters, even though I worry that ultimately, the sacrifices people make to be celibate in the church may be cope.

@@shadix365 Its a shame that all in the homophobic community doesn't just repent

@@pastorbri maybe in another generation or two itll get better. Either the church will die or people within the church will reform this.

So glad the video helped Emma! God bless!

Thank you so much Robbert! I'm so glad you've found my videos to be helpful. God bless you brother!

You guys move in reigious darkness. I hope for you that you get your enlightenment soon.

Thank you so much David, I agree it needs to be talked about more. God bless!

Thank you so much brother, God bless!

You guys move in reigious darkness. I hope for you that you get your enlightenment soon.

Thanks so much Erick, God bless!

Thank you so much Gianfranco! So good to hear from you brother! God bless!

Hopefully. Hes beautiful and he deserves to find a loving partner.

even if he stays single. he is poor young man@@javiersblog2083

no as ex gays do not exist

he does@@javiersblog2083

well, each person has his/her own unique path of life. being gay or same sex attracted doesn't necessarily mean that one must have sex or live with a partner. same is with straigh/opposite sex attracted people.

God bless!

@@christianconvos God bless you 🙌 & peace ✌️ 🕊

Thank you so much Chris, God bless!

Thanks so much Erin! God bless!

Amen Alonso, God bless!

Thank you so much John! I'm so glad to hear you are looking for fellowship. Will definitely be praying that you find the right community. God bless!

Hello Alberto, I appreciate your concern. However, I would like to make it known that my decision to be celibate was my own choice (I was never "taught" this or forced this from anyone as I didn't grow up Christian). I know that God loves me exactly as I am (regardless of my lifestyle). Rather I am living in a way that I believe is in service to God. Not to earn love, but rather because I feel like this is helping me serve. I hope this clears things up. God bless!

When you're old and tired and have lost your charm, you'll look back, and say to yourself, "How much happiness I've passed up for an imaginary god!" And you'll cry. But it will be too late.@@christianconvos

Hello Hastings, I'm sorry you feel that way. If you are interested in talking more on the matter or want to know why I have made the decision I have, feel free to reach out! I would be more than happy to have an open conversation with you@@podcasthastings9501

Hello, hello... I'm a French journalist and writer, specializing in history, and I'm currently doing a little documentary research about young people and the Catholic faith in the media, in different countries. That's why I came across your video. In the American media, most of the time, we come across people who are completely exalted, who seem to need urgent psychiatric treatment. That's not your case, you seem like a very nice, intelligent, well-balanced boy. Cute, too ! But what you're saying makes me very uncomfortable. I absolutely don't understand how a young person today, in 2023, can let such retrograde principles rule his life. I'm not criticizing your faith, you believe in whatever you want, but to refuse the love and friendship of a companion and true human fulfillment because of some vague deity invented in a distant Middle East where you'll never go seems to me an incredible waste. I don't mean this unkindly, but it saddens me. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5eihdiUvcjVf5s.htmlsi=R3BArM_quiWIc7W-@@christianconvos

Thanks so much Brett! God bless!

Totally agree Matthew! If you ever want to reach out, don't hesitate to send me an email! God bless!

Thanks so much Isaiah! God bless!

I understand Mary. That's the reason why I have found celibacy to be a good lifestyle choice for me. I definitely would rather marry, but can't see myself spending the rest of my life with a woman whom I am not in love with. God bless you!

@@christianconvos thank you, it’s good to know that I am not alone in this. God bless you ❤️

Ditto!

So glad to hear it helped! God bless!

"I am a new Christian." The worst mistake of your life.

Thank you so much for sharing, Terie, so sorry to hear about your mom. Much love and God bless

Hey brother! So glad it helped! You are most definitely not alone. God bless! :)

Thank you Celene! God bless! Hope you have a great day as well!

Thanks so much Robert, God bless!

Thank you so much David! Regarding an abstinent couple, I have tried that in the past (before I started youtube) but it didn’t work out. That was just my experience personally, but I can’t speak for everyone else. God bless!

@@christianconvos Thank you so much for your answer. God bless!

I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling David. You are definitely not alone. God bless!

But why ?? You just need to stop torturing yourself with stupid beliefs, and live your life joyfully and naturally. I'm sure you'll find a nice boy with whom you'll have a wonderful love story. The only thing stopping you from finding him is yourself.

@@podcasthastings9501 Lol I’m not going to renounce my Christian faith for temporal pleasure.

So, too bad for you. Stop complaining and moaning, you're just a willing victim.@@davidshoesmith3780

Thank you for affirming Christ is your rock! God bless you & peace 🙌✌️​@@davidshoesmith3780

Hi Toronto Bible Study, as it says in Acts 16:30-31, we are to "believe on The LORD Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." In Hebrews 10:12 it says “But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;” and in the Old Testament we see the blood of the lamb on the door of the Israelites as being what caused death to pass over them (a shadow of Jesus Christ's sacrifice). Personally, I see trusting is Christ's sacrifice and trusting in Christ as the same thing, though some people may have a different definition of what "trusting Christ" means. I guess my question for you would be how do you separate the two of them, so I better understand your point?

@@christianconvos Many people do claim they are the same thing, but I separate the two because they are different. One is Him, the other is what He did. They are different. The idea that we should believe "on His finished work" is more of a Christianese slogan than a Biblical prescription in my view. Acts 16:31 says to believe on Him. The other scriptural references you point out are not directly referencing salvation. But other passages that directly reference salvation seem to be advise faith in Him , not in His work (John 1:12; 3:16; 5:24; 6:47; 11:25-27; 20:31; 1John 5:10-13). The Gospel of John says it was written for the unbeliever to believe and get eternal life (John 20:31). No other book of the BIble contains such a purpose statement. The only condition placed on getting eternal life in the book is belief in Him. Some argue we must know Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again (1 Cor 15:1-4), largely because this passage is said to be "the gospel." But gospel means good news and it often appears with other meanings than merely "what we must believe to be saved." This passage says this is the gospel by which the Corinthians are being "saved," but it also says they must "keep in memory" what he preached to them, which is a work (v. 2). This "gospel" also carries on past v. 4 to at least v. 6 or possibly v. 8, yet most people will not say we have to include that information. I think the idea that 1 Cor 15:1-4 is "the gospel" we must believe to be saved from hell is man's tradition. It may seem like semantics, but it may not be. It may be that all a person has to do is believe that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing ye might have life through His name" (John 20:31; cf. 1 John 5:10-11). If this is so, then insisting that people must believe in His death for sins, burial, and resurrection may actually conceal the gospel and prevent someone from getting saved.Saying someone has to believe on "His finished work on the cross" may be confusing, as with slogans such as "invite Jesus into your heart," and "surrender to Jesus." This kind of language may make it more difficult to be saved, I appreciate your thoughts on the matter, brother. God bless you.

Amen brother, mixing our works with salvation does nothing except lead people to confusion, hurt, and doesn’t save anyone. Much love to you brother, God bless!

Hes really hansome too :(

You are sorry that he became a child of God….. Let that sink in.

@@laladuina2045 I'm sorry that he has grown to hate himself because others won't accept him. And I feel sorry for him because he chose to hate others

He’s got serious problems for sure.

He realizes this life is nothing in comparison to ETERNITY!! He wants to end up in glory. I don't blame him. Once this life ends no redos...try and get it right now.

Hello Nevyy, I'm very sorry to hear you've been feeling the way you've been feeling. Breaking up with someone is never easy. I will definitely be praying for you 🙏

exactly this. why is it wrong? why is it ok to be gay as long as you don't have sex? what if you meet someone you really love?

It seems to me it is because people have been convinced that certain men, who had a tiny knowledge of science, psychology, biology, heard from God and wrote that He is really not ok with gay people having relationships.

Hello Aaron, I understand that it is hard to struggle with these feelings and I'd be lying if I said I had every answer as to why we feel them. I do believe however, that God can use them for good. God bless!

Becuase god is cruel. After all, he murdered thousands of people in many stories in the Bible (the cananites, first born children, the flood etc.)

The deeper you read the Bible, the less it makes sense. The Bible was written by man and ripped off other fictional stories. The Bible was translated by man thousands of times to the point where the original meaning of the text is lost. Think about this: if God really wanted us to be good Christians, why didn't he use his divine power to write the Bible, then install a copy of the Bible into everyone's brain when they get born. At least there would be less confusion that way

Hello Rudy, I appreciate your concern, however this is not something I was forced to do. Rather something I am doing of my own accord because I feel this is how God has lead me to live. Hope this clears things up, God bless!

Rudy, I left the evangelical religion, due in no small part to my sexuality. I was gutted. Forced to choose between my spiritual life, community and who I love. That was over 35 years ago. Now happily in a civil partnership and have a wonderful spirituality. God is not a Christian. I still feel attracted and repelled by the church, but being in the twilight zone of Christianity (feeling neither a part of, nor seperate from it) has been so rewarding.

100% correct

People seem to misunderstand the bible on this issue and of course other issues. There is nothing wrong with loving someone of the same sex. There may be certain acts that were frowned upon. Attraction goes far beyond than just sexual activities.

Amen! Very well-said.

​@@peraman2022so are you one in favor of a celibate same gender partnership.

@@jenisebrooks4308 Absolutely! We are not intended to be alone. A lot of people focus so much on just sexual activity. There’s much more to a relationship then just that.

Maybe he's scared of going to hell

@@Muhluri Almost everybody will go to hell anyway, and there's no way to make sure you're not going to hell.

@@WinrichNaujoks if you pray for forgiveness often maybe you can

⁠yes. Maybe. But maybe not.