Bisexuality

Can a Christian be bisexual?

You want to distinguish between a Christian who struggles with same-sex temptations in repentance and faith, and a person who identifies as a Christian but engages in sexual activity with impenitent and unbelieving attitudes.

In the former case, the Christian struggles against sin and sometimes loses the battle (Romans 7:15-25) but confesses sins to God, receives his forgiveness in faith and resolves, with God’s help and strength, to use life to his glory. In the latter case, the person claims to be a Christian but rejects God’s word and defends his or her sinfulness. Impenitence is incompatible with saving faith (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).

The Bible clearly teaches that sexual activity is designed for marriage (Hebrews 13:4), between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:19-24; Exodus 20:14; Matthew 19:4-6; Romans 1:26-27). Bisexual behavior is sinful.

As with any sin, there is forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus Christ (Mark 16:16; Hebrews 7:27; 1 John 1:9). Grateful for their forgiveness, Christians will strive to avoid sin as best they can (Romans 6:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15).