Is Being Gay A Sin Homosexuality God Religion And Love
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Is Being Gay A Sin Homosexuality God Religion And Love
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Author : Juliet Jacky Hodge
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-07
Is Being Gay A Sin Homosexuality God Religion And Love written by Juliet Jacky Hodge and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07 with Religion categories.
If you learned one of your friends were gay, or you had to decide whether to let a gay person participate in your church, would you stop to ask yourself, "What would Jesus do?" Juliet Jacky Hodge was forced to ask herself that question when she discovered she belonged to a Bible study group made up of homosexuals. Shocked and conflicted, Juliet went on a soul-searching journey to explore an issue that has torn apart families and divided religious communities. After balancing arguments about homosexuality, praying for insight, and remembering that only God can judge, Juliet came to several surprising conclusions. Is Being Gay a Sin? provides readers with much spiritual food for thought. Juliet reveals what God's Word says about homosexuality, and she analyzes issues of gay people being active in the church, gay marriage, and the belief that heterosexuality is somehow "better" than homosexuality. Her answers will surprise and enlighten.
Messy Grace
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Author : Caleb Kaltenbach
language : en
Publisher: WaterBrook
Release Date : 2015-10-20
Messy Grace written by Caleb Kaltenbach and has been published by WaterBrook this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-20 with Religion categories.
Sometimes, grace gets messy. Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family. But then Caleb surprised everyone, including himself, by becoming a Christian…and a pastor. Very few issues in Christianity are as divisive as the acceptance of the LGBT community in the church. As a pastor and as a person with beloved family members living a gay lifestyle, Caleb had to face this issue with courage and grace. Messy Grace shows us that Jesus’s command to “love your neighbor as yourself” doesn’t have an exception clause for a gay “neighbor”—or for that matter, any other “neighbor” we might find it hard to relate to. Jesus was able to love these people and yet still hold on to his beliefs. So can you. Even when it’s messy. “Messy Grace is an important contribution to the conversation about sexual identity for churches and leaders. Caleb's story is surprising and unique, and he weaves it together compellingly. He states his views clearly, leaves room for disagreement, and champions love no matter where you are in this conversation.” —Jud Wilhite, Sr. Pastor, Central Christian Church
We Love You But You Re Going To Hell
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Author : Dr. Kim O'Reilly
language : en
Publisher: Elm Hill
Release Date : 2019-01-08
We Love You But You Re Going To Hell written by Dr. Kim O'Reilly and has been published by Elm Hill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Religion categories.
We Love You, But You’re Going to Hell presents a non-confrontational study of the conflict surrounding Christian faith, Scriptures, and homosexuality. It addresses the dichotomy of love and condemnation, sincerely expressed by Christians – and the pain experienced by gays and lesbians. • How do sincere, Bible-believing Christians balance their interpretation of Scriptures with everyday encounters with gays and lesbians? • How do we have conversations when we disagree? Without judging or calling into question someone’s faith or salvation? This book OPENS UP the conversation – with chapters devoted to the Author’s Story, Scriptures, Stereotypes, Marriage, Religious Freedom, Why It Matters, and What We Can Do in our families, churches, and society. It is easy to single-handedly dismiss an individual or church’s belief or stance by writing them off as conservative or liberal. No matter which side you are on, there is benefit to educating yourself on the beliefs and experiences of those with whom you disagree. The author asks that the reader consider viewpoints expressed by a variety of churches and ministers. Look closely at the Scriptures that are cited and decide for yourself. Look at the beliefs of well-known conservative ministers and doctrines of several church denominations in this book. Some Christians believe it is loving to demand denial of homosexuality, ending relationships, changing to heterosexuality, or remaining celibate – in order that the soul be saved. Others believe sexual orientation is God-given, cannot be changed and that it is cruel and unloving to demand it. If you believe homosexuality is a sin, the Scriptures condemn, sexual orientation doesn’t exist; read this book. Argue with it, confirm your beliefs, question, change your mind. The author invites your engagement. Kim O’Reilly cares deeply about the divisions she sees in churches today over homosexuality. How do we get beyond the disagreements, divisiveness, and polarization we see playing out in our churches and society? How do we honor the rights of each of these groups without denying the rights of the other? She attempts to answer these questions throughout her book. Love and/or Condemnation? “God doesn’t make mistakes. Humans do. God doesn’t make one gay. They make that choice on their own. It’s a fact that homosexuality is a choice. It has a cause – Satan.” “I was nine years old when I recognized my attractions for the same gender. Praying to God every night and pleading with Him to take my feeling away didn’t work. Practically living, eating, and breathing the Bible didn’t work. I tried repressing and denying who I was – but nothing changed inside of me. I was taught by my pastors, parents, and peers to hate myself – and that worked.” What does the Bible say about how we should treat those we disagree with or who we believe are going to Hell? The final chapter offers strategies and solutions on how to bridge the divide between Christians and gays – how to promote healing and not to inflict more pain.
God And The Gay Christian
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Author : Matthew Vines
language : en
Publisher: Convergent Books
Release Date : 2014-04-22
God And The Gay Christian written by Matthew Vines and has been published by Convergent Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-22 with Religion categories.
“God and the Gay Christian is a game changer. Winsome, accessible, and carefully researched, every page is brought to life by the author’s clear love for Scripture and deep, persistent faith. With this book, Matthew Vines emerges as one of my generation’s most important Christian leaders, not only on matters of sexuality but also on what it means to follow Jesus with wisdom, humility, and grace. Prepare to be challenged and enlightened, provoked and inspired. Read with an open heart and mind, and you are bound to be changed.” — Rachel Held Evans, author of A Year of Biblical Womanhood and Faith Unraveled As a young Christian man, Matthew Vines harbored the same basic hopes of most young people: to someday share his life with someone, to build a family of his own, to give and receive love. But when he realized he was gay, those hopes were called into question. The Bible, he’d been taught, condemned gay relationships. Feeling the tension between his understanding of the Bible and the reality of his same-sex orientation, Vines devoted years of intensive research into what the Bible says about homosexuality. With care and precision, Vines asked questions such as: • Do biblical teachings on the marriage covenant preclude same-sex marriage or not? • How should we apply the teachings of Jesus to the gay debate? • What does the story of Sodom and Gomorrah really say 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? Unique in its affirmation of both an orthodox faith and sexual diversity, God and the Gay Christian is likely to spark heated debate, sincere soul searching, even widespread cultural change. Not only is it a compelling interpretation of key biblical texts about same-sex relations, it is also the story of a young man navigating relationships with his family, his hometown church, and the Christian church at large as he expresses what it means to be a faithful gay Christian.
The Gaying Of America The Love Of God
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Author : M.A.R.
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2014
The Gaying Of America The Love Of God written by M.A.R. and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Health & Fitness categories.
What does God say about homosexuality? How does this differ from what society says? Is homosexuality wrong? Does God hate gays? Rarely will you encounter a book which speaks both of the love of God and homosexuality. Homosexuality usually elicits blasts of judgment from the religious community, and not love. The Gaying of America and the Love of God reconciles these three seemingly opposing topics explaining how God views the behaviors of His most precious creation, humanity. Jesus' response when confronted with sexual misgivings is telling of what the religious community's attitude should be on this exploding topic. An examination of Abraham also reveals a surprising reaction from the patriarch of three of the world's largest religions. What influence will gay marriage have on the fate of the United States of America? This book brings God's perspective to this conversation, in an attempt to bring all communities together, including those in the LGBT community. A truly prophetic call to the church and to the modern world.
The Christ Of The New Testament
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Author : Paul Elmer More
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1924
The Christ Of The New Testament written by Paul Elmer More and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1924 with Bible categories.
Homosexuality In Greece And Rome
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Author : Thomas K. Hubbard
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2003-05-12
Homosexuality In Greece And Rome written by Thomas K. Hubbard and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-12 with History categories.
Important primary texts on homosexuality in ancient Greece and Rome are translated into modern, explicit English and collected together in this comprehensive sourcebook. Covering an extensive period, the volume includes writings by Plato, Sappho Aeschines, Catullus and Juvenal.
Gay God
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Author : Mike Novotny
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-10
Gay God written by Mike Novotny and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10 with categories.
Jesus wants his people to be known for their love, yet love is often the last thing homosexuals find in the Christian church. "Gay & God: Loving Everyone God Made and Everything God Wrote" explores the deep meaning and true significance of Jesus' simple words, "Love your neighbor as yourself." It teaches you what the Bible actually says on the topic of homosexuality-and empowers you to show the love of Christ in our culture today.Jesus modeled perfectly the way to deal with any human being, regardless of their sexuality or their sin, by boldly proclaiming the truth and offering shocking mercy and love.
God Loves Gays But Hates Homosexuality
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Author : Tim Henderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-06
God Loves Gays But Hates Homosexuality written by Tim Henderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06 with Religion categories.
Is Homosexuality a Sin? What is the big deal about anyway? Live and let live! Isn't love good in any form or fashion? Isn't love what God is all about, is, and what the world needs?! In his book "God loves Gays BUT hates Homosexuality" Dr. Tim Henderson shares from a biblical perspective and answers this highly charged question. Dr. Tim Henderson, affectionately known as Pastor Tim to those closest to him, is a man who has experienced great love and mercy and has demonstrated the same in his personal life adopting three of his seven children and most of his pets including seven dogs. Dr. Tim was a bi-vocational Pastor for approximately 27 years and is now in full-time ministry as a lead Pastor in Central, IL. Dr. Tim does not endorse treating anyone, regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, life choices and belief system with anything less than common courtesy, dignity and mutual respect. Dr. Tim plans to utilize some of the proceeds from this book to help establish a House of Blessing that will provide temporary and emergency shelter for those in need, a fully stocked food pantry and counseling center. This center will not discriminate against anyone in need. All community members will be eligible for assistance without prejudice and without regard or discrimination based on age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status. The truth is homosexuality has existed since biblical times and has been a highly charged social and now political issue. This book takes a look at homosexuality from a biblical perspective and considers societal perspective on the LGBT community and whether a person is born gay or turns gay. Does genetics or environment cause a person to be homosexual and what implications would that have on this highly charged issue? If a person is born gay how could anyone, including God, hold that against them? Why does it matter who someone loves as long as
The Triumph Of Love
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Author : Eric Reitan
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2017-07-31
The Triumph Of Love written by Eric Reitan and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-31 with Religion categories.
Recent years have witnessed an astonishing cultural and legal shift when it comes to homosexuality and same-sex marriage. Many Christians see these changes as a defeat for Christian values, often painting Christian opponents as sell-outs to secular culture. But can there be a genuinely Christian case for same-sex marriage? This book makes that case. While sensitive to scriptural issues, it focuses on a question that cannot be answered by Scripture alone: What does love for our gay and lesbian neighbors demand? This question calls us to pair theological, philosophical, and scriptural reflection with something else: attention to gay and lesbian lives. We must attend to the psychological research and, more importantly, to the stories our gay and lesbian neighbors tell us about themselves and their experience. Love does not permit us to plug our ears with Bible verses. While this book argues that Christian love calls us to make same-sex marriage available, the deeper conclusion is that Christian values prevail when we wrestle with these questions in a spirit of love: love for those with whom we disagree, and love for those most affected by the decisions we reach.