A practical and sensitive exploration of the Bible's teaching on homosexuality.
It's the hot topic of the moment. Christians, the church and the Bible seem to be out of step with modern attitudes towards homosexuality. And there is growing hostility towards those who hold a different view to the culture's. So is God homophobic? And how do we relate to both Christians and non-Christians who experience same-sex attraction?
In this short, simple book, Sam Allberry wants to help confused Christians understand what God has said about these questions in the scriptures. Drawing on his own experience, he offers a positive and liberating way forward through the debate.
This revised and updated version includes answers to some new questions, including:
• Should Christians attend gay weddings?
• Isn't the Christian view of sexuality dangerous and harmful?
• Is it sinful to experience same-sex attraction?
Download the full interview.
Part of the Questions Christians Ask series: a range of short, simple books designed to help Christians understand what God has said about these questions and many more in the Bible.
| Author | Sam Allberry |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781908762313 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | 2013 |
| Dimensions | 110mm x 178mm x 10mm |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 96 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
Listen to a Q&A with Sam from Boyce College, Louisville
Watch Sam at an Is God Anti-Gay conference at Westside Church
(4 sessions + Q&A)
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.
Empathetic & wise, learned and clear, hopeful and kind - this book by Sam Allberry is on a topic that can be very challenging. It would be helpful for just about anyone to read.
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
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
It’s not shaped by politics, sensationalism, or right-wing ideologies. It’s not seeking to ride the trends of culture or church opinion. This book is an attempt to seek the mind of God honestly and sensitively from the Bible.... continue reading
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.
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!
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.
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.
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".
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%.
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".
I found the book helpful regarding difficult questions about SSA. Knowing how to connect with these people so that right relationships happen.
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.
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.
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