Is God anti-gay?

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.

The gospel is good news, for homosexuals too. The gospel doesn't define us by our temptations but by the righteousness of Christ. This book sets forth the biblical case. The author captures perfectly the gospel's call to repentance and offer of mercy. Read this book and consider how God is calling you to love, in word and in deed, all of those around you.

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

“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%.

“Great little book”

This great little book, written by Sam Allberry, 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".

“Very helpful ”

I found the book helpful regarding difficult questions about SSA. Knowing how to connect with these people so that right relationships happen.

“Gentle and Convicting”

Given the purpose of the "Questions Christians Ask" series to provide brief introductions to various topics, Mr. Allberry does a fantastic job of addressing homosexuality from a Christian perspective! He is gentle in speaking to anyone in his audience, yet he has well-grounded convictions. Well done.

“A lovingly and thoughtfully written book.”

Having recently been asked to write a review for this book I have reread it very carefully. It was encouraging that it is written by a practising pastor who experiences same sex attraction and has had to put his understanding of the Gospel into practice on his own behalf and not found it easy. I found the continuous reference to what the Bible has to say about sexuality helpful and I could follow the logic that Sam used to come to his conclusion that God cannot condone any sexual sin, along with deeply loving all those of us who sin or have sinned with regards to this aspect of imperfect human nature. I was very encouraged by his approach to the pastoral care, formal and/or informal, of those who choose to share with others their own struggles in the area of same sex attraction and the emphasis on the uniqueness of each person's experiences.