If you are attracted to the same sex and you want to follow Jesus, you are not disqualified. Being attracted to the same sex does not keep anyone from coming to Christ. The invitation of the gospel is for you exactly as you are — not because your attractions are irrelevant, but because Jesus came to save sinners, and that includes every one of us (Romans 3:23).
At the same time, the historic Christian teaching — held across Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions — is that sexual intimacy belongs within the marriage of one man and one woman. That is the plain reading of Scripture from Genesis through Jesus and the apostles. So the honest answer to “is it a sin to be bisexual as a Christian?” has two parts: acting on same-sex desires sexually outside marriage is sin, and whether the attraction itself needs repentance is a question faithful Christians answer differently. Both parts matter, and both are said in love.
If you are in crisis right now — thinking about suicide, self-harm, or wanting to die — please reach out. In the United States and Canada call or text 988. In the United Kingdom and Ireland call Samaritans on 116 123. In Australia call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Anywhere else visit findahelpline.com or call your local emergency number. You are not alone, and your life has worth.
Is the attraction itself a sin?
This is the question that keeps many people awake. If you notice that you are drawn to someone of the same sex, have you already sinned? Faithful Christians read this differently, and the difference is real.
Some say that any disordered desire, even if never acted on, is already a form of sin because it falls short of God’s design. Others say that attraction is a temptation, not a transgression, and that the sin lies in what we choose. James 1:14-15 describes how desire draws us, then desire conceives, and then it gives birth to sin — and Christians read that sequence in more than one way. Both views are held by people who love Jesus and take the Bible seriously. This site does not take a side on that disputed point.
What every side agrees on is this: Jesus was tempted in every way we are, yet He never sinned (Hebrews 4:15), and no one is cut off from Christ because of what they feel. Whatever you conclude about the desire itself, you are invited to bring it to Him.
What does the Bible actually say about same-sex acts?
The passage most often cited is Romans 1:26-27, and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 is also read in this way. These texts speak of same-sex sexual acts as falling outside God’s design for human sexuality. The consistent biblical pattern is that sexual intimacy is a gift given within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman — an echo of Genesis 2:24, which Jesus Himself quoted.
Christians who bless same-sex relationships today often argue that these passages describe exploitative or idolatrous situations, not the kind of committed love they want to celebrate, and that the Bible’s deeper themes of justice and inclusion point in a different direction. That is their honest reading. This site holds the historic reading: sexual intimacy belongs within the marriage of one man and one woman. We say that with respect for those who differ, and without contempt for anyone.
What the Bible never does is single out same-sex sin as worse than any other. Romans 3:23 says all have sinned. Pride, greed, gossip, heterosexual lust, and self-righteousness are just as serious. The ground is level at the foot of the cross.
Does God forgive someone who has acted on same-sex desires?
Yes. The same blood that cleanses any sinner cleanses this one. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 lists various sins — and then says, “And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” The church in Corinth was full of people who had done exactly these things and were now in Christ.
If you have sinned sexually — in any way — the promise of 1 John 1:9 stands: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” There is no sin too deep for the blood of Jesus. There is no person too far gone. Romans 8:1 says, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” That is for you if you are in Him.
Can I be a Christian and still experience same-sex attraction?
Yes. Many faithful Christians experience same-sex attraction and continue to follow Jesus. They have not “arrived” at some place where the struggle is gone. They walk with God the same way every believer does — by grace, through faith, one day at a time.
God does not promise to remove every temptation in this life. He promises His presence, His forgiveness, and His power to grow us in holiness. Whether attractions change is not something anyone can promise either way. What God does promise is that He will never leave you, that He will help you, and that He will finish the work He started in you.
If you are carrying this alone, please talk to a pastor or a mature believer in person. You are not meant to walk this road by yourself.
What about dating someone of the same sex?
The question of dating follows from the question of marriage. If sexual intimacy belongs within marriage between a man and a woman, then dating someone of the same sex is a step toward a relationship that cannot be blessed in that way. Many Christians who hold the historic view would say that such dating should be avoided because it leads the heart where obedience cannot follow.
Others would say that friendship, deep affection, and committed companionship are possible without sexual expression. The Bible does not give a verse about every social situation, and Christians apply wisdom differently. What matters is that you bring your choices honestly before God and ask Him to shape your desires and your decisions.
How do I move forward?
Start with Scripture. Read Romans 7 and 8 slowly. Paul describes the struggle of wanting to do good and not doing it — and then he lands on the grace of God in Christ. That is the Christian life for everyone.
Pray honestly. Tell God what you feel, what you fear, and what you want. He already knows. He is not shocked by you.
Find a local church where the Bible is taught and where you can be known. You need people, not just information. Look for a pastor who will listen without flinching and who will point you to Jesus, not to a program.
And remember: the gospel is not “clean yourself up and then come to Jesus.” It is “come to Jesus, and He will make you new.” That invitation is open to you right now.
If you are in crisis, please reach out again. In the United States and Canada call or text 988. In the United Kingdom and Ireland call Samaritans on 116 123. In Australia call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Anywhere else visit findahelpline.com or call your local emergency number.
Common questions
Is it a sin to be bisexual as a Christian?
The historic Christian teaching is that sexual intimacy belongs within marriage between one man and one woman, so acting on those desires sexually outside that covenant is sin. Whether the attraction itself needs repentance is a question faithful Christians answer differently. Being attracted to the same sex does not keep anyone from coming to Christ.
Can I be a Christian and still have same-sex attraction?
Yes. Many faithful Christians experience same-sex attraction and continue to follow Jesus. God does not promise to remove every temptation in this life, but He promises His presence, forgiveness, and growth in holiness. You are welcome to come to Christ exactly as you are.
Does God forgive someone who has acted on same-sex desires?
Yes. First John 1:9 promises that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. The blood of Jesus cleanses every sinner who comes to Him, and Romans 8:1 says there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
What should I do if I’m struggling with this and feel alone?
Talk to a pastor or a trusted believer in person. Read Scripture, pray honestly, and find a local church where you can be known and discipled. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the US and Canada, Samaritans on 116 123 in the UK and Ireland, Lifeline on 13 11 14 in Australia, or visit findahelpline.com anywhere else.
