Did you know that Jesus has a lot to say about the gay community? However, most Christians get it wrong. That’s why I want to share with you what Jesus wants to say to you!
Let’s begin here.
This isn’t a blog about judgment.
It’s not a stone-throwing session.
It’s not a shouting match.
It’s a conversation.
A hard one, yes. But also a hopeful one.
If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community—or someone who simply cares—you might wonder: What does Jesus actually say to someone who’s gay?
Not what the church says.
Not what the culture says.
But what Jesus says.
Let’s talk about it. With open hearts and open Bibles.
Here are 7 things Jesus says to the gay community, and really, to all of us.
1. “I see you.”
Before Jesus ever corrects, He connects.
Think of the woman at the well (John 4). A woman with a scandalous past, hiding under the midday sun. Jesus meets her there. Not to condemn her—but to call her by name.
He knew her story. Every messy detail. And He still offered her living water.
To anyone in the gay community who feels invisible, misunderstood, rejected, or labeled—Jesus sees you. Not as a stereotype. Not as a political category. But as a person.
You are not forgotten. You are not unloved.
He sees your heart, your wounds, your questions.
“The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.” – Psalm 33:13 (NKJV)
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2. “I love you.”
If this is the only thing you remember, let it be this: Jesus loves you.
Not a watered-down love.
Not a vague tolerance.
But the kind of love that would die for you.
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 (NKJV)
His love is bold. It’s fierce. It’s sacrificial.
Yes, Jesus loves you—right where you are.
But He also loves you too much to leave you where you are.
And that leads to the next truth.
3. “I call you to follow Me.”
Jesus never said, “Follow your heart.”
He said, “Follow Me.”
Every person Jesus called had to leave something behind—fishermen left their nets, tax collectors left their booths, and sinners left their lifestyles.
“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” – Luke 9:23 (NKJV)
This call isn’t cruel—it’s loving. He calls you out of whatever holds you captive so He can give you something better: Himself.
Yes, it’s hard. Following Jesus will cost you something.
But not following Him will cost you everything.
4. “I will tell you the truth.”
Jesus is not silent on sin.
He speaks truth, not to shame you, but to save you.
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” – John 8:32 (NKJV)
Scripture is clear: sexual sin is sin—whether heterosexual or homosexual.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV) includes “homosexuals” in a list of those who will not inherit the kingdom of God. But that’s not where the story ends.
Verse 11 changes everything:
“And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified…” – 1 Corinthians 6:11 (NKJV)
You can be changed.
You can be forgiven.
You can be made new.
Jesus never sugarcoats truth. He just delivers it with grace.
5. “I can make you new.”
Your identity is not your sexuality.
Your identity is not your struggle.
Your identity is not what the world says.
Jesus offers something deeper. A transformation.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Some of you might say, “But I’ve always felt this way.”
Friend, feelings are real—but they’re not always reliable. Truth is.
Jesus doesn’t just put a bandage on sin—He resurrects people out of it.
6. “I understand your pain.”
Jesus knows rejection. He knows misunderstanding.
He stood alone. Mocked. Beaten. Betrayed.
You’re not alone in your pain.
“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses…” – Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV)
To the gay person who’s been bullied, cast out, or even abused by those who claimed to represent Christ—I’m sorry.
That was never Jesus. That was misrepresentation.
He doesn’t wound the broken. He binds them up.
He doesn’t belittle the hurting. He heals.
He doesn’t write you off. He wrote your name on His hands.
7. “Come to Me.”
At the end of the day, Jesus isn’t calling you to a religion.
He’s calling you to Himself.
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)
Tired of trying to fit in?
Worn out from fighting shame?
Exhausted from being pulled in a thousand directions?
Come. Just as you are. You don’t have to be perfect, but the first thing you need to do is recognize your need for God. Yes, Christ wants you now, but know this: He won’t leave you as you are.
Because real love transforms. And Jesus is the realest love you’ll ever know.
Final Thoughts
Dear friend, Jesus is not your enemy. He’s your Savior.
He is not here to shame you, but to rescue you.
Not to push you out, but to bring you in.
Not to affirm your sin, but to offer you freedom from it.
The gay community—like all of us—doesn’t need affirmation.
We need salvation.
And Jesus offers it freely.
To anyone.
To everyone.
To you.
So what now?
You don’t have to figure it all out today. But take one step.
Talk to God. Open His Word. Ask Him to reveal Himself.
Not the version of Jesus shaped by culture or bias—but the true Jesus of Scripture.
He’s not distant. He’s near. And He’s calling.
Will you answer?
Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s love deeply and truthfully. And above all, let’s follow Jesus—no matter the cost. Because He is worth it.
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About the Author
Joshua Infantado is a Christian blogger and Bible teacher who has been writing faith-based content since 2013. He is the founder of Becoming Christians, where he shares blogs, books, videos, and online courses to help believers grow in truth and grace. Joshua lives in Davao City, Philippines with his wife Victoria and their son Caleb. Contact him at joshuainfantado@gmail.com.