Download PDF What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung

Download PDF What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung

After getting this book somehow, you will see just how this publication is extremely important for you. It is not only for getting the encouraged publications to compose however additionally the incredible lessons as well as perceptions of the book. When you actually love to read, try What Does The Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, By Kevin DeYoung now and also read it. You will certainly never ever be regret after getting this book. It will certainly show you as well as direct you to obtain better lesson.

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung

Download PDF What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung

Locate lots of the book catalogues in this website as the option of you seeing this page. You could also join to the internet site publication library that will certainly show you many books from any kind of types. Literary works, science, national politics, and much more catalogues are presented to use you the best book to discover. Guide that really makes you feels satisfied. Or that's guide that will save you from your work target date.

Yet here, we will certainly reveal you amazing point to be able always read guide What Does The Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, By Kevin DeYoung anywhere and also whenever you happen and time. The book What Does The Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, By Kevin DeYoung by simply can aid you to recognize having the e-book to read whenever. It won't obligate you to consistently bring the thick e-book wherever you go. You can merely maintain them on the device or on soft documents in your computer system to constantly check out the room during that time.

You may not imagine just how words will certainly come sentence by sentence and also bring a book to check out by everybody. Its allegory and also diction of guide chosen actually influence you to attempt writing a book. The motivations will go finely and normally throughout you read this What Does The Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, By Kevin DeYoung This is among the impacts of exactly how the author can affect the readers from each word written in the book. So this publication is really had to review, also detailed, it will certainly be so valuable for you and your life.

To get this publication, it will be so simple. This time, you have remained in the appropriate site. We are the internet book collection that accumulates plenty of book collections from lots of catalogues and countries. So right here, you will not just discover this What Does The Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, By Kevin DeYoung, you can likewise locate the other terrific inspiring books from numerous resources. It is so very easy when you find the book by browsing the title that you need. So many collections are favored. So, just be right here at the time when you want to browse guide.

Review

“This book provides a short, accessible, and pastoral toolbox for all Christians to navigate the shifting cultural landscape of sexuality and find confidence and hope in how the Bible directs our steps. DeYoung offers wise and readable apologetics here, providing his readers with both motive and model for how to think and talk about homosexuality and the Christian faith in a way that honors Christ and gives hope to a watching world.”―Rosaria Butterfield, Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key“DeYoung takes on the most pressing issue of our day: whether we will be conformed to the spirit of the age or whether we will follow Christ. Against the sexual revolution and its high priests, DeYoung presents an alternative vision, the ancient wisdom of a Christian sexual ethic. This is the best book on this subject that I have read. Every Christian confronted with these issues, which means every Christian, should read this book. You will finish this book better equipped to preach the gospel, to love the lost, to welcome the wounded, and to stand up for Jesus and his Word.”―Russell D. Moore, President, The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention“What a gift this book is to the church! Kevin approaches the difficult question of sexuality with compassion and clarity, showing us what God’s Word says about it and why it is important. Well researched, accessibly written, and gospel saturated―this, in my opinion, is now the book on this subject for our generation!”―J. D. Greear, author, Not God Enough; President, Southern Baptist Convention; Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina“A superb, accessible resource for lay people in every walk of life who need help making sense of one of the most critical, defining issues of our day. Kevin DeYoung approaches this highly controversial topic in a way that is biblically faithful, pastorally sensitive, historically in-formed, and culturally aware. The stakes are high. We cannot afford not to understand what Kevin has so helpfully laid out for us here.”―Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, author, Adorned; Teacher and Host, Revive Our Hearts“Anyone looking for an accessible, reader-friendly, “one-stop” treatment of the biblical underpinnings of traditional Christian marriage and sexual ethics would do well to read this book. It is lucid but not simplistic, judicious but not obscure, and convicted but not shrill.”―Wesley Hill, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Trinity School for Ministry; author, Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality  “Kevin DeYoung has written a good and faithful treatment on the Bible and homosexual practice for the average churchgoer. His work addresses most of the main issues and does so in a succinct and articulate manner. I commend it.”―Robert Gagnon, Associate Professor of New Testament, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; author, The Bible and Homosexual Practice  “In the heated atmosphere that currently surrounds discussion of every aspect of homosexuality, the most important domain where we need careful thinking and constrained rhetoric is what the Bible does and does not say on the matter. With his customary directness and clarity, Kevin DeYoung has now met this need. For those interested in careful exegesis of the relevant passages and patient discussion of the issues that arise from it, packaged in brevity and simplicity, it would be difficult to better this book.”―D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Cofounder, The Gospel Coalition“DeYoung provides a much-needed resource that addresses the important biblical and theological issues related to homosexuality while maintaining accessibility to a broad readership. The Ten Commitments at the end of this book display DeYoung’s pastoral heart and his understanding that regardless of our vices or virtues, we must preach the gospel, together strive for holiness, and exalt Christ above all things.”―Christopher Yuan, Bible Teacher; speaker; author, Out of a Far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God“Written with the deftness, clarity, and tender grace we’ve come to expect from DeYoung, What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? answers, point by point, the revisionist theology making inroads in even the most conservative theological circles. It is simply the very best resource any follower of Christ can have to answer the challenge of homosexuality in the church.”―Gregory Koukl, President, Stand to Reason; author, The Story of Reality and Tactics“Solid exegesis and tight writing make this book stand out. Kevin DeYoung concisely explains the key biblical passages and clearly responds to the key objections.”―Marvin Olasky, Editor in Chief, WORLD Magazine

Read more

About the Author

Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and assistant professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte). He serves as board chairman of the Gospel Coalition and blogs at DeYoung, Restless, and Reformed. He is the author of several books, including Just Do Something; Crazy Busy; and The Biggest Story. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have eight children.

Read more

Product details

Paperback: 160 pages

Publisher: Crossway (April 30, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1433549379

ISBN-13: 978-1433549373

Product Dimensions:

5.2 x 0.4 x 8 inches

Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.5 out of 5 stars

325 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#27,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

The cultural shift in attitudes toward homosexuality has been staggering in my lifetime. We've transitioned from "don't ask, don't tell," to "accept and embrace gay people, or else you're a lousy bigot." In the course of one presidential administration, we've seen a shift from "Of course marriage is only between a man and a woman," to "If you don't endorse and embrace gay marriage, you're a lousy bigot!"The church is stuck in the middle. More and more churches and church leaders are endorsing, even practicing, a homosexual lifestyle. If a Christian has decided to come out of the closet, he or she won't have to look far to find a church where homosexuals are not only embraced but where homosexual activity is approved. The question is, is there any biblical justification for condoning homosexual acts? In What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?, Kevin DeYoung cogently and definitively answers that question: No.DeYoung, a pastor in the Reformed Church in America, unapologetically defends a traditional view of marriage between one man and one woman while presenting a biblical view of "homosexual practice" as "sinful because it violates the divine design in creation." Surveying scriptures that address homosexuality and marriage, DeYoung points out that "no positive argument for homosexuality can be made from the Bible, only an argument that texts don't mean what they seem to mean." Following Paul, he affirms that "homosexual activity is not a blessing to be celebrated and solemnized but a sin to be repented of, forsaken, and forgiven."This message comes through loud and clear, not only from DeYoung, but from the defenders of homosexual behavior from whom he quotes: a Christian defense of homosexual behavior relies on a rejection of the historical Christian stance as well as scripture itself. Supporters of same-sex marriage and defenders of homosexual activity openly reject scripture on the topic of sexuality. DeYoung concisely meets the objections to the biblical, historical position point by point.Perhaps most importantly, DeYoung makes his arguments not from a position of condemnation but of grace. He points out that the Bible does treat sexual sin with more severity than other sins, but also points out the biblical condemnation of other sins. Besides, all sin separates us from God and calls for repentance. I appreciate DeYoung's making the case against homosexuality. This book is a great resource for Christians who feel as if they are being swept up in a cultural flood, surrounded by pro-homosexual propaganda. Stop feeling like a bigot for calling homosexual activity a sin. It is, and should be treated as such, with conviction, repentance, and grace.Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!

Many people claim that the Bible speaks specifically about homosexuality by simply quoting the few popular verses. Not many offer to begin by asking the fundamental question, "What does the Bible really teach about everything?" This is what author and pastor, Kevin DeYoung did. He goes back to the beginning of creation, the Fall, the land, the temple, the coming Messiah, and the expectant future of a new heaven and new earth. He points out that the Bible is not about God giving us a lecture about homosexuality. Rather, it is learning to see what the Bible really focus on before we even talk about homosexuality. Having said that, he makes this statement about the book, that it is a "Christian book, with a narrow focus, defending a traditional view of marriage." In other words, DeYoung is writing from a Christian point of view. He is exploring the way the Bible verses talk about homosexuality. It is about defending the traditional view of marriage as between a man and a woman. Aware of the contentious subject, he addresses three groups of potential readers. The first group is the already convinced where he aims to remind them to argue respectfully and appropriately. This means learning to recognize one's sinfulness and imperfections too. The second group are the skeptics or contentious, where he hopes will argue strictly on biblical grounds rather than on charged up emotions. The third group are the confused or those who just do not know how to respond.DeYoung is careful to define his terms. He writes more about deliberate activity and intentional choices. "Unless specifically stated otherwise, it should be assumed that in speaking of homosexuality I am talking about the self-determined activity of two or more persons of the same sex to become sexually involved." Like the Bible, he leans toward describing more of "men-with-men sexual behavior." In talking about same-sex marriage, he is upfront about stating his objection to such a marital union. Instead of trying to bring in modernist philosophies like psychology, physiology, sociology, even technology, he aims toward a literal read as a plain method.Part One is about the five specific references in the Bible with regard to homosexual activities. On Genesis 1-2, he gives five reasons why marriage according to the Bible is between a man and a woman.God created the woman as a divine complement for manThe phrase "one flesh" is specifically applied two persons of the opposite sexFor procreationJesus himself reinforce marriage as between a man and a womanMarriage according to the Bible is about the marital couple being a complementary pair.Gen 19 is essentially about violent gang rape, not some kind of a cordial same-sex relationship. It is pointing out homosexual practice as a serious consequence of sin. Sodom and Gomorrah's city of vice and immorality are places of evil and terrible wrongdoings, and there is no way it can be used to justify that homosexual practices are normal activities in the eyes of God. Lev 18 and 20 paints homosexual practices as against the purity code. For those who point out that Leviticus is not relevant for modern times, the author gives six reasons to argue the opposite. He then moves to the New Testament and discusses Romans 1, saying that it is the "most detailed and significant treatment of homosexuality." Analyzing Paul's arguments, he helps us understand the context. It is about God revealing his wrath upon the sinfulness of people (Rom 1:18-19). It is about the intentional exchange of the glory of God for the sinfulness of man (Rom 1:21-23). It is about men dishonoring their own bodies (Rom 1:24-25). It is about those who give in to their unnatural passions (Rom 1:26-27). As a result, God gave them up to themselves. He shares about 1 Cor 6 and 1 Tim 1 by giving a Greek word study of "malakoi" and "arsenokoitai." The latter is about "homosexual behavior" while the former is plainly about men having sex with men. The Apostle Paul condemns such behavior.Anticipating rebuttals, DeYoung uses Part Two to address some common objections to the interpretations above. Objections such as:- “The Bible Hardly Ever Mentions Homosexuality”- “Not That Kind of Homosexuality”- “What about Gluttony and Divorce?”- “The Church Is Supposed to Be a Place for Broken People”- “You’re on the Wrong Side of History”- “It’s Not Fair”- “The God I Worship Is a God of Love”Even if opponents argue that homosexuality is only referred to in a few scattered verses in the Bible, they (the Revisionists) will still have to answer why the Bible is overwhelmingly describing marriage as between a man and a woman. Moreover, if the Bible is consistently saying the same things, why must people try to find loopholes or alternative renderings just to fit their bill? Even if people try to distinguish homosexuality at different levels, they will also need to answer why the Bible is consistently negative about homosexual sins. Then there is that age old argument about equating gluttony with homosexual sins. Aren't they the same and aren't we suppose to condemn them equally? Calling this argument as a "red herring" to distract people from addressing homosexuality proper, DeYoung first addresses gluttony before showing that God is equally displeased about homosexuality. The most difficult case would be the one where people claim "It's not fair" either because they were born that way; no gift of celibacy; or to claim God does not want anyone to be "miserable."Probably, by the end of the introduction, those who hold opposing views from DeYoung would have abandoned the reading of this book altogether. It is definitely not an easy book to read if one is not from the traditional interpretation point of view. What DeYoung is trying to drive at is basically to differentiate between what God's Word says and what we feel. As described by Jackie Hill in her "Love Letter to a Lesbian," DeYoung cites the following:"You see what God has to say about homosexuality, but your heart doesn’t utter the same sentiments. God’s word says it’s sinful; your heart says it feels right. God’s word says it’s abominable; your heart says it’s delightful. God’s word says it’s unnatural; your heart says it’s totally normal. Do you see that there is a clear divide between what God’s word says and how your heart feels?"Is love the answer to everything? Not unless it is supported by the biblical text. For without the biblical text, any of love is vulnerable to shifting emotions and fickle minds. DeYoung is bold to even write such a book, especially when the modern climate is increasingly hostile to tradition and conservative views. They claim that we need to be progressive, but DeYoung asserts the need to heed the biblical texts as they are. They claim that we need to let love rule but the author insists on letting the biblical texts be the foundation of any love. They claim to interpret the historical texts differently from tradition but DeYoung challenges them to see the general theme of what the Bible says about marriage, of sin, and of sexual immorality.Homosexuality is a hotly debated and contested topic nowadays. I do not foresee an end to the controversy. What is most helpful is for readers to know that this book is clearly about why marriage ought to be between a man and a woman, why the Bible condemns homosexuality, and why it is important to read the Bible as it is, without revising it to fit modern needs. This book will certainly not solve the impasse but I think it would help those holding the traditional view of marriage understand the reasons for their position. Speak the truth in love, beginning with letting the Word speak to us first.Rating: 4.5 stars of 5.conradeThis book is provided to me courtesy of Crossway Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.

Sensitive. Skillful. Sound. Straightforward. Succinct. “What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?” has a pithy quality that reminds me of the delight I’ve experienced reading G.K. Chesterton, but it also has a pastoral quality that reassures me that the author wants what’s best for me. It’s challenging in an accessible, hopeful way. The author deftly exegetes the relevant biblical passages, and then steps up to the plate to face common revisionist arguments. The book is full of thought-provoking quotes. Here are a few:*The central plotline of the story of Scripture was set in motion: a holy God making a way to dwell in the midst of an unholy people.*The biblical teaching is consistent and unambiguous: homosexual activity is not God’s will for his people. Silence in the face of such clarity is not prudence, and hesitation in light of such frequency is not patience. The Bible says more than enough about homosexual practice for us to say something too.*In America, the first abolitionist tract was published in 1700 by Samuel Sewall, a devout Puritan. Clearly, the church’s opposition to slavery is not a recent phenomenon. We do not find anything like this long track record when it comes to the church supporting homosexual practice.*“Continue to love me, but remember that you cannot be more merciful than God. It isn’t mercy to affirm same-sex acts as good. . . . Don’t compromise truth; help me to live in harmony with it” (A former lesbian)*The challenge before the church is to convince ourselves as much as anyone that believing the Bible does not make us bigots, just as reflecting the times does not make us relevant.

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung PDF
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung EPub
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung Doc
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung iBooks
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung rtf
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung Mobipocket
What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung Kindle

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung PDF

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung PDF

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung PDF

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?, by Kevin DeYoung PDF