Sexuality, Gender, and the Church - Hardcover

J. Matthew Pinson; Matthew Steven Bracey; Matthew McAffee; Michael A. Oliver

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0997608706 ISBN 13: 9780997608700

Publisher: Welch College Press, 2016

Synopsis

Lots of Christians are asking questions about how to bear witness in the new cultural landscape regarding questions of sexuality, gender, and the definition of marriage: (1) What do Christians believe about sexuality, gender, and the definition of marriage, and why? How can we teach that to those under our spiritual care? (2) Should Christians actively engage public life and culture? If so, how? (3) What do I need to know about the legal, political, and religious liberty implications of the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage to speak intelligently about them? (4) What are some first steps I can take to offer hope and healing to a friend or family member struggling with same-sex attraction? This book helps provide solid answers to those questions, for church leaders, small groups, Sunday schools, and students. This volume is useful for academic settings but is also ideal for ministers and laypeople who want to work through these issues in a local church setting such as a small group Bible study, a Sunday school series, or even a sermon series. The book provides a handy resource regarding sexuality, gender, and the definition of marriage for everyday Christians who have a deep interest in Christian cultural engagement. Our desire is to provide a step forward to help Christians respond to the cultural and legal changes we're facing.

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Review:

This book will help us prepare the church to hold fast to the gospel. --Russell Moore, President, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Southern Baptist Convention

Culturally aware, theologically astute, and biblically grounded . . . this book reflects hope for and love toward all people, characterizing the gospel of Christ and exhibiting a willingness to engage meaningfully with the culture around us. --Ajith Fernando, Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka

A wonderful resource to help our congregations navigate the emerging sexual landscape. This material is well-thought-out and timely, and it wisely handles a difficult subject. --Edward E. Moody, Chair, Department of Allied Professions, North Carolina Central University, Pastor, Tippetts Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Clayton, North Carolina

About this edition

• Publisher: Welch College Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0997608706
• ISBN 13: 9780997608700
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256