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God and the Gay Christian
- The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships
- Narrated by: Matthew Vines
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
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Summary
“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.
Critic reviews
"For anyone who wants to know why some evangelicals find that the Bible does not condemn same-gender marriage, Matthew Vines’s book answers the question. Christians who oppose gay marriage should consider what he has to say." (Tony Campolo, professor emeritus, Eastern University; coauthor of Red Letter Christians)
"Many people believe you can either hold a high view of Scripture or affirm gay relationships, but not both. Matthew Vines proves them wrong. Provocative and relentlessly Bible-focused, God and the Gay Christian offers hope and insight for Christians who have felt conflicted on matters of sexuality." (Justin Lee, author of Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-vs.-Christians Debate)
"A must-read for all Christians, but especially parents. Matthew Vines brings great insight and wisdom to the conversation so urgently needed by today’s church. God and the Gay Christian has the information I was searching for when my son, Tyler Clementi, came out to me. This book will have a great impact on families, freeing parents of misunderstandings about their LGBT children while letting them hold securely to their faith." (Jane Clementi, cofounder of The Tyler Clementi Foundation)
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- ElleT1000
- 12-11-23
Strong biblically focused, yet written from a place of love and kindness
I’d really recommend this for anyone either thinking about their sexuality, loves someone who is LGBTQ, or just want to dig deeper into the Bible and find out more about this subject. It’s written from a place of love, kindness, respect and compassion. So those who have been hurt by the church, I hope you will find this book helps with your healing process.
The author repeatedly delves deep into scripture, not glossing over any passages that people might throw around. He explores them in depth and shows how lgbtq Christian’s are 100% inline with Gods word and biblical truth. There’s no bending of verses or skipping past the difficult stuff.
Can’t recommend this book enough!
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- Mum of 2
- 11-07-21
God is good - this is a weight off my shoulders
Difficult scriptures around homosexuality are addressed head on here with detailed context and cross referencing. I loved this book. Thank you so much Matthew Vines for loving Jesus and writing this book with such thoroughness and care.
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- Catherine Henderson
- 25-08-21
A new way of thinking
I have been really challenged by this book as I’ve discovered much about the bible that I thought I knew and realised I didn’t. Although I’ve not firmly changed my mind about certain aspects of Christian thought, this book has encouraged me to look again and be open to seeing things differently
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- Anthony Washington
- 05-12-19
great and full of info
what a great book full of info and a great insight. this book is the truth
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- Poshboy
- 30-05-21
Thank you Matthew
This book has been informative and life affirming. With prayer and like minded support, there is hope for a brighter tomorrow in the Christian church.
Onward Christian soldiers!
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- M. Price
- 19-02-20
The answer to prayer
I was brought up with the statement 'love the sinner not the sin'. Having family and friends who are gay, it worried me that according to scripture (as taught to me) these good people would not achieve their reward. A friend gave me this book and once I started I couldn't put it down. The book is thoughtfully written and has made things very clear to me, it covers all aspects of gay life and satisfies me that we have been looking at things through the wrong end of the telescope. If you are a Christian you know that God is omnipotent, perfect, all seeing, all knowing - He doesn't make mistakes. Nor does He have unrealistic expectations of us, He is all forgiving...He is LOVE. I have finished the book with a weight off my shoulders, secure in the knowledge that my friends and family are not going to be punished for something that they cannot change. God loves us all, end of story.
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- Hannah Lantsbery
- 13-12-22
Changed my thinking
Great Bible study into the scriptures we so well know but with a new meaning.
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