Some people see the cracks in the window; some people see the window.
Unlike the windows we know, however, living windows can be healed, which eventually gets rid of the cracks, and it’s the only thing that could.
I tell you true, the first Christian preacher in modern times to effectually address the healing aspect of turning from such sins, is going to gain an enormous heap of crowns in heaven.
I have met a bunch of AOG people who are very adamant that it’s really simple, just “don’t do” (whatever) and voila you’re saved.
That always struck me as ineffectual and incomplete, but I never truly understood why until recently. You can’t tell that cracked window not to be cracked — not until you come up with a way to heal the glass. You can putty the cracks, you can scotch tape the cracks, you can whatever. But until the cracks are healed with real glass, just like the rest of the window, nothing permanent results.
He supports men with sexual identity issues. He reaches out to them with love, understanding and support, having struggled with most all of their issues.