How Should We Think About Homosexuality? (Questions for Restless Minds)
How Should We Think About Homosexuality?
Gain an informed perspective on Christianity and homosexuality.
There are many misconceptions about Christianity and homosexuality. Christians are often perceived as being simply reactionary or behind the times. We can sometimes speak where we do not understand. We can do better. Do you have an informed and biblical view on homosexuality?
In How Should We Think About Homosexuality?, Mark. A. Yarhouse brings his expertise to bear on this question. If we are to speak with clarity and conviction, we must first be informed. Christianity has long held a sexual ethic regarding creation, family, and sexuality, and Christians must know how to relate to other views of sexuality. Yarhouse considers how to think about recent scientific findings and sexual identity language before suggesting avenues of fruitful discipleship for same-sex attracted Christians.
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Top Highlights
“The marriage relationship, Scripture explains, reflects the relationship between God and ancient Israel5 and between Christ and the church, the bride of Christ (Eph 5:22–33).” (Page 10)
“From a Christian perspective, if God’s revealed will is that full genital sexual contact should occur only in the context of a life-long heterosexual union, then same-sex behavior is the primary concern rather than same-sex attraction or orientation.” (Page 21)
“Christianity teaches that lifelong heterosexual relationships are God’s revealed will for full genital sexual intimacy, for the specific expression of our sexuality through behavior.” (Page 9)
“Telic congruence looks ahead to who one is becoming. It can consider design and purpose—both here and now and for the future—and it can be reflected in a person’s desire to lay aside or be disciplined in response to impulses in favor of another way of achieving a sense of self, purpose, and identity.” (Pages 47–48)
“However, the reality of same-sex attraction or a homosexual orientation does not speak to whether it is from God or not.” (Page 14)
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- Introduction
- Science, Homosexuality, and the Christian Sexual Ethic
- Sexual Identity
- Identity and the Christian Faith
- Resolving Sexual Identity Conflicts
- Trusting in God’s Good Character
- Homosexuality, Singleness, and Celibacy
- Conclusion
- Title: How Should We Think About Homosexuality?
- Author: Mark A. Yarhouse
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2022
- Pages: 136
- Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
- Trim Size: 5x7
- ISBN: 9781683595236