Is God anti-gay?

Timothy Keller

Is God Anti-Gay is filled with biblical teaching and pastoral wisdom. Sam writes as a same-sex attracted Christian who does not experience his life as impoverished or sub-human. I am delighted to recommend this book.

Rico Tice

This is becoming the issue of our day. Short books like this that are biblical, grounded in the writer's personal experience and pastoral concern are a gift to all the church family, those struggling and those looking in. Sam Allberry meets objections and misunderstandings graciously, truthfully and persuasively.

Is God Anti-Gay?

In this brief but important book, Sam Allberry combines pastoral wisdom, authentic autobiography, and sound exegesis to provide Christians with a helpful introduction to the topic of homosexuality.... continue reading

For and Against?

Sam's testimony is that biblical faith is a source of great comfort and joy. What comes across is a pastor’s heart for people. Sam offers practical pointers for Christians who are struggling with the issue. There is also some helpful guidance for churches that, perhaps more frequently than ever before, are being called upon to support such believers in their life journeys. All this wisdom is set squarely in the context of a succinct exposition of the relevant Bible texts.... continue reading

“Good”

I am so much inspired by reading it not for giving me any arguments for or against various moral issues but just being simply exquisitely HUMANE

“Awesome book”

With so much confusion in society and the church around the topic of same sex attraction this book is a gift from heaven. Sam has presented Godly truths in a relatable down to earth way that leaves the reader inspired, confident and equipped for ministry.

“this is a gospel issue”

Easily readable in 1 or 2 sittings, Biblical and truthful. The author writes from personal experience as a same-sex attracted pastor. He separates the issue from identity to temptation. The crux for me is that he calls same-sex attraction a Gospel issue. We can call it a sin issue, a holiness issue, but the truth is it's a Gospel issue. And that makes all the difference. The Gospel is good news for everyone, whatever the temptation.

“Care and compassion for others in all their diversity.”

Clearly sticks to biblical teachings in a compassionate and caring way. I have circulated this book in my house group as a first look at the complexity of being gay and how we should respond with care and Christian love.

“Excellent on the topic with an even broader scope of application”

Written with faithfulness to the Word and with compassion. I bought the book because of a counseling situation in which I found myself. What I received was not only biblical wisdom to encourage that person, but also wisdom for myself and others when we find ourselves struggling with temptation that we wish would just go away! The enemy uses guilt and shame to isolate us from God and from each other, but in fact, neither temptation nor sin define the believer any longer - Christ does by the power of His death and resurrection! As we come to understand this, the pull of temptation is overcome.Thank you, Sam, for a very helpful little book!

“Brief, Thorough and Biblical”

Great as an introduction to the biblical teaching on this subject. It also covers real life application. It does not go into too much depth so great for someone who is just starting to look into this issue.

“Excellent short coverage”

This book is written from the Bible and the heart. At The King's Cross Methodist Church in Doncaster, we are using it in all our house groups to prepare our minds for discussion on these matters taking place in the denomination. We know where we stand now and firmly.

“A very useful and insightful, compassionate read”

This short read is an honest, biblical-based look at how we as Christians should look at the cultural issue of "being gay". Easy to read and understand but hard-hitting in it's honesty of what it means for a person with same-sex attraction to "take up their cross".

“The best book that I have read on the subject”

As sound " evangelical " Christians my wife and I were heartbroken when our son told us he was gay. Here are some of the things that he told to us in the months following.

When I found out I was gay I hated myself and prayed over and over again that God would heal me.

I thought that by being baptised God would " clean me out ".

No one would choose to be gay. One in four gay people kill themselves.

My friend hung himself after his family totally rejected him.

I would love to go to church but their are too many nasty people guarding the way.

I realised that my sexualty was as much a part of me as was the colour of my eyes. I could either accept this or live in total rejection of myself.

Does Sam's book deal with these issues ? Yes 100%.