The Same Sex Controversy
Title | The Same Sex Controversy PDF eBook |
Author | James R. White |
Publisher | Baker Books |
Pages | 186 |
Release | 2002-04-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1441211659 |
In the guise of tolerance, Hollywood and modern culture have granted "alternative lifestyle" status to a behavior condemned by Scripture. In the Same Sex Controversy, the authors clarify and defend the Bible's stand on homosexuality as they expand on key passages. Subjects include the basis of biblical morality, biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality, the new "homosexual apologist," and both Old and New Testament witnesses against homosexuality. They also provide information on how to lovingly and biblically reach out to those caught up in its grip.
Made for Love
Title | Made for Love PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Schmitz |
Publisher | Ignatius Press |
Pages | 181 |
Release | 2018-07-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1681497956 |
In Made for Love, Fr. Michael Schmitz presents the Catholic teaching on same-sex attraction and same-sex "sexual" relations. He begins by giving background information regarding the different worldviews of the human person, the philosophical ideas of nature and purpose, the differences between objective and subjective truth, the principal of non- contradiction, and the fallen human nature that resulted from Original Sin. He then discusses in great detail the nature and ends of human sexuality and the nature of true love, while, in a compassionate and non-judgmental way, explaining the flawed nature of same-sex "sexual" relations. While this book is intended primarily for those who have same-sex attraction and their family and friends, its presentation of the compassionate truth of Catholic teaching on same-sex attraction will be of great benefit to everyone in today's society.
God and the Gay Christian
Title | God and the Gay Christian PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew Vines |
Publisher | Convergent |
Pages | 226 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Christian gays |
ISBN | 1601425163 |
Reinterpretations of key Bible texts related to sexual orientation, written by a Harvard student, present an accessible case for a modern Christian conservative acceptance of sexual diversity.
Permanent, Faithful, Stable
Title | Permanent, Faithful, Stable PDF eBook |
Author | Jeffrey John |
Publisher | Darton Longman and Todd |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2012-08-01 |
Genre | Homosexuality |
ISBN | 9780232529579 |
‘I am writing this because I believe we have an absolute duty in the Church to offer homosexual couples not only practical support, but the same theological understanding of their relationship that we offer to heterosexual couples, to help them fulfil the same hope, the same ideal – of permanent, faithful, stable love.’Drawing on many years’ personal and pastoral experience, Jeffrey John explores the meaning and context of the mentions of homosexuality in the Bible and also considers the moral arguments, before offering guidance to same-sex couples on forming a lasting, covenanted, monogamous relationship.Earlier editions of this book have become essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the theology of same-sex relationships in a Christian context. It has been cited by the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, as one of the most helpful books on the subject. This new edition has been updated to take account of the latest thinking on the issue.In a brand new Preface and Postscript, Jeffrey John speaks forthrightly about the Church of England’s failure to move positively in support of same-sex marriage.
Gay Girl, Good God
Title | Gay Girl, Good God PDF eBook |
Author | Jackie Hill Perry |
Publisher | B&H Publishing Group |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 2018-09-03 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1462751237 |
“I used to be a lesbian.” In Gay Girl, Good God, author Jackie Hill Perry shares her own story, offering practical tools that helped her in the process of finding wholeness. Jackie grew up fatherless and experienced gender confusion. She embraced masculinity and homosexuality with every fiber of her being. She knew that Christians had a lot to say about all of the above. But was she supposed to change herself? How was she supposed to stop loving women, when homosexuality felt more natural to her than heterosexuality ever could? At age nineteen, Jackie came face-to-face with what it meant to be made new. And not in a church, or through contact with Christians. God broke in and turned her heart toward Him right in her own bedroom in light of His gospel. Read in order to understand. Read in order to hope. Or read in order, like Jackie, to be made new.
People to Be Loved
Title | People to Be Loved PDF eBook |
Author | Preston Sprinkle |
Publisher | Zondervan |
Pages | 225 |
Release | 2015-12-08 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0310519667 |
Christians who are confused by the homosexuality debate raging in the US are looking for resources that are based solidly on a deep study of what Scripture says about the issue. In People to Be Loved, Preston Sprinkle challenges those on all sides of the debate to consider what the Bible says and how we should approach the topic of homosexuality in light of it. In a manner that appeals to a scholarly and lay-audience alike, Preston takes on difficult questions such as how should the church treat people struggling with same-sex attraction? Is same-sex attraction a product of biological or societal factors or both? How should the church think about larger cultural issues, such as gay marriage, gay pride, and whether intolerance over LGBT amounts to racism? How (or if) Christians should do business with LGBT persons and supportive companies? Simply saying that the Bible condemns homosexuality is not accurate, nor is it enough to end the debate. Those holding a traditional view still struggle to reconcile the Bible’s prohibition of same-sex attraction with the message of radical, unconditional grace. This book meets that need.
Transforming Homosexuality
Title | Transforming Homosexuality PDF eBook |
Author | Denny Burk |
Publisher | |
Pages | 112 |
Release | 2015-09-28 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781596381391 |
Challenging misconceptions on all sides of the homosexuality debate, Burk and Lambert show how a biblical view of same-sex orientation, temptation, and desire gives hope for profound personal change.