A Simple Mission with an Eternal Message

Unashamed of the Gospel. Committed to Scripture. Proclaiming Jesus Christ.

"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."

2 Corinthians 5:20-21 KJV

Why exgay.co.za exists

exgay.co.za is a grassroots Christian outreach initiative with a clear purpose: to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and direct people towards the truth revealed in God's Word. We are not attempting to establish another religious movement built around personalities, popularity or public recognition.

We believe the message of salvation is far too important for that. The Gospel confronts humanity with the holiness of God, the reality of sin, the certainty of judgement and the extraordinary grace offered through Jesus Christ.

It calls people to repentance and faith. It proclaims that Jesus Christ died for sinners, rose again and is the only Saviour. This is the message we seek to share.

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth." - Romans 1:16 (KJV)

Because The Truth Matters

We live in a world of changing opinions, moral convictions and cultural expectations. What one generation rejects, another may accept. But Christianity cannot be built upon the changing approval of society.

Jesus declared that His words would not pass away (Matthew 24:35). We believe the authority of Scripture must remain central to Christian faith and practice.

EXGAY has a particular calling to share the Gospel with people who have questions concerning sexuality, identity, relationships and Christian discipleship. We recognise that many of these questions are personal and difficult. We also recognise that biblical teaching may challenge deeply held convictions. Our purpose is not to remove every uncomfortable teaching from Scripture.

It is to proclaim the Gospel faithfully, explain the biblical passages concerned and invite people to examine God's Word.

Our Foundation Is Jesus Christ

Salvation Is Found in Him Alone

The apostle Paul declared that no other foundation can be laid than Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:11). That is the foundation upon which we seek to build. 

• We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the promised Messiah, who died for our sins and rose again according to the Scriptures.
• We believe salvation is by God's grace through faith in Him.
• We believe repentance is part of the Gospel call.
• We believe those who follow Christ are called to holiness, obedience, love and perseverance.

And we believe that no person can earn salvation through religious activity, personal achievement or outward conformity. Read our Statement of Faith for a more-detailed explanation of our beliefs and approach to spreading the Gospel of Christ.

The message of EXGAY therefore remains centred upon Christ, not upon the name of the outreach or the personal histories of those involved.

The Whole Word of God

We Cannot Choose Only the Passages We Prefer

In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 we read that Scripture is profitable for doctrine, correction and instruction in righteousness. We believe this includes passages concerning God's love and mercy, as well as those concerning sin, judgement, repentance and holiness.

We cannot faithfully proclaim the Gospel while concealing the biblical teaching about humanity's need for salvation. Neither can we faithfully teach about sin while neglecting the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Our commitment is to examine Scripture carefully and present its teaching according to our understanding of its meaning.

We do not believe that the popularity of an interpretation determines its truth. At the same time, we recognise our responsibility to distinguish between the biblical text and our interpretation of it. The Word of God remains the authority.

Why We Share Personal Testimonies

The Work of Grace in Individual Lives

The New Testament contains many accounts of people whose lives were changed through encounters with Jesus Christ. Their testimonies direct attention towards God's mercy and saving work. exgay.co.za provides an opportunity for individuals to share their own experiences of Christian faith.

Some contributors describe themselves as formerly gay and wish to explain how their convictions, relationships or understanding of themselves changed after coming to Christ. We respect and support their right to tell those stories. We believe testimonies should be honest, personal and freely given. They should not be embellished to create dramatic results or used to promise that every person will experience identical changes.

Our purpose is to proclaim the saving work of Jesus Christ through Scripture and through the authentic witness of those who wish to share their faith.

Our Approach to Christian Witness

Truth Without Compromise. Love Without Hypocrisy.

We believe that Christian witness requires faithfulness to Scripture. We also believe it requires humility. The Bible teaches that all have sinned (Romans 3:23). No one can claim personal superiority before God.

Jesus warned against hypocrisy and self-righteous judgement. He commanded His followers to love their neighbours. The apostle Paul instructed believers to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). We therefore seek to proclaim our convictions clearly without ridicule, threats or humiliation.

We do not believe that disagreement with biblical teaching places someone beyond the reach of God's mercy. Nor do we believe that kindness requires us to abandon our understanding of Scripture. Our responsibility is to speak truthfully, act with integrity and point people towards Christ.

A Grassroots Beginning

The Gospel Does Not Require a Grand Organisation

exgay.co.za is a small initiative. We are not presenting ourselves as a large institution with extensive programmes or impressive resources. Our aim is straightforward: to make the Gospel accessible, provide biblical teaching and offer a place for sincere questions and personal testimonies.

The New Testament records the Gospel spreading through the witness of ordinary believers. Acts 8:4 describes those who were scattered going everywhere preaching the Word. Their message was not dependent upon elaborate organisations or public recognition. It was centred upon Jesus Christ.

We hope that this website will serve as a useful resource for people seeking to understand the Christian faith and the teachings of Scripture.

Our Invitation

Open the Bible. Examine the Gospel. Consider Jesus Christ.

You may have arrived here because of the website's name. You may be curious about the testimonies. You may disagree with our convictions or have questions about the biblical passages we discuss.

We invite you to investigate. Do not simply accept what we say because it appears on a Christian website.

• Read the Scriptures.
• Examine the claims of Jesus Christ.
• Consider the message of His death and resurrection.
• Ask what repentance and faith mean.
• And consider the invitation of the Gospel.