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GOD AND THE GAY CHRISTIAN
The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships
A provocative and careful reading of the Bible that makes, for the first time, the theological case for same sex tolerance.
A provocative and careful reading of the Bible that makes, for the first time, the theological case for same sex tolerance. A groundbreaking manifesto for our times from a brilliant new voice.
The church's response to the gay debate has alienated Christians and caused painful divisions in families and communities. That response has seemed forever fixed, grounded as it is in a centuries-old interpretation of the Bible. But what if there is another way one that honors those who are different and the authority of Scripture?
Matthew Vines tells how, as a theologically conservative, gay Christian, he embarked on an intensive, years-long study of the Bible to discover whether same-sex relationships can be blessed by God. The result is very good news, indeed. His carefully researched, groundbreaking bok makes a compelling case for new understandings on such questions as:
How could traditional beliefs have been wrong for thousands of years on such an important topic?
What is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah really saying about human relationships?
Can celibacy be a calling when it is mandated, not chosen?
What did Paul have in mind when he warned against same-sex relations?
Do biblical teachings on the marriage covenant preclude same-sex marriage or not?
Vines' book stands nearly alone in that it affirms the key tenets of a gospel-centered, orthodox biblical reading while presenting a clear and compelling case for embracing sexual diversity.
Matthew Vines is the founder of The Reformation Project, a Bible-based non-profit organization that seeks to reform church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. Matthew attended Harvard University for two years before he took a leave of absence to research what the Bible says about homosexuality. His teaching on this topic has been featured in media worldwide, including USA Today, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. GOD AND THE GAY CHRISTIAN originated from a speech Vines made entitled The Gay Debate, which has received more than 600,000 page views on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezQjNJUSraY .
The church's response to the gay debate has alienated Christians and caused painful divisions in families and communities. That response has seemed forever fixed, grounded as it is in a centuries-old interpretation of the Bible. But what if there is another way one that honors those who are different and the authority of Scripture?
Matthew Vines tells how, as a theologically conservative, gay Christian, he embarked on an intensive, years-long study of the Bible to discover whether same-sex relationships can be blessed by God. The result is very good news, indeed. His carefully researched, groundbreaking bok makes a compelling case for new understandings on such questions as:
How could traditional beliefs have been wrong for thousands of years on such an important topic?
What is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah really saying about human relationships?
Can celibacy be a calling when it is mandated, not chosen?
What did Paul have in mind when he warned against same-sex relations?
Do biblical teachings on the marriage covenant preclude same-sex marriage or not?
Vines' book stands nearly alone in that it affirms the key tenets of a gospel-centered, orthodox biblical reading while presenting a clear and compelling case for embracing sexual diversity.
Matthew Vines is the founder of The Reformation Project, a Bible-based non-profit organization that seeks to reform church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. Matthew attended Harvard University for two years before he took a leave of absence to research what the Bible says about homosexuality. His teaching on this topic has been featured in media worldwide, including USA Today, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. GOD AND THE GAY CHRISTIAN originated from a speech Vines made entitled The Gay Debate, which has received more than 600,000 page views on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezQjNJUSraY .
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Published 2014-05-01 by Convergent Books |