God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships
Matthew Vines
Apr 2014 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Matthew Vines
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The landmark book exploring what the Bible actually says—and doesn’t say—about same-sex relationships
“This book is a game changer. Every page is brought to life by the author’s clear love for Scripture and deep, persistent faith. Matthew Vines emerges as one of my generation’s most important Christian leaders.”—Rachel Held Evans
As a young Christian man, Matthew Vines harbored the same basic hopes of many young people: to one day share his life with someone, to build a family of his own, to give and receive love. But when Vines 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 to intensive research into what the Bible says about homosexuality. He asked questions such as:
• What was the real sin of Sodom?
• What did Paul have in mind when he wrote about same-sex relations?
• Is mandatory celibacy biblical?
• Can same-sex marriage fulfill Scripture’s vision for marriage?
Accessibly written and carefully argued, God and the Gay Christian shows readers how affirming same-sex relationships can go hand in hand with maintaining moral boundaries and upholding an orthodox Christian faith.
“This book is a game changer. Every page is brought to life by the author’s clear love for Scripture and deep, persistent faith. Matthew Vines emerges as one of my generation’s most important Christian leaders.”—Rachel Held Evans
As a young Christian man, Matthew Vines harbored the same basic hopes of many young people: to one day share his life with someone, to build a family of his own, to give and receive love. But when Vines 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 to intensive research into what the Bible says about homosexuality. He asked questions such as:
• What was the real sin of Sodom?
• What did Paul have in mind when he wrote about same-sex relations?
• Is mandatory celibacy biblical?
• Can same-sex marriage fulfill Scripture’s vision for marriage?
Accessibly written and carefully argued, God and the Gay Christian shows readers how affirming same-sex relationships can go hand in hand with maintaining moral boundaries and upholding an orthodox Christian faith.
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Jen Bass
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May 15, 2019
The man that wrote this BOOK (ITS FAR FROM BEING A BIBLE) has found a way to get rich off of other people's ignorance. The BIBLE is very clear on homosexuality being a sin. Read Roman's 1:27. That one scripture will blast this stupid BOOK right off of the bookshelf and in to the trash where it belongs. Common sense tells a person that 2 men or 2 women together is sin. The BIBLE says they are burned in their lust. People that believe this trash are looking for a way to live their lives guilt free
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December 16, 2018
I am in total agreement with the bible . Those who write books to console a person who claims to be gay/lesbian is leading innocent people to Hell. When I use the word innocent I'm not saying the sexual act is innocent. Its born in us that homosexuality is wrong . That's why those who claim to be gay/lesbian still try to hide it because deep inside their inner selves they know it's wrong. What I mean by innocent people is that many people who claim to be homosexual have no idea what the bible says about their life style and someone who claims to know the scriptures is misleading them . That is sad. Homosexuality is a very toxic sin. God loves us all and died for ALL . All people need to hear truth spoken . They need to be pointed to Jesus. When they seek Him and find Him then He will teach them His ways. The Holy Spirit will convict sin and change hearts and give knowledge. Christian's need to pray for homosexuals and those who lead them and deceit them. Because the Light is not in them.
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Roy Evans
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May 21, 2019
The whole notion of using God's word to legitimise something it condemns, is ludicrous. The fact that the author has studied God's word in no way precludes the possibility of reaching a wrong conclusion. The author in question has a vested interest in justifying his penchant and in trying to convince others of the validity of his lifestyle. I think that people who live a lifestyle that is not Biblical should either repent or live their life and stop trying to make everyone else approve of them.
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About the author
Matthew Vines is the founder of The Reformation Project, a Bible-based, Christian nonprofit that works to advance an orthodox and affirming vision for the church. Vines’s work has been featured in media worldwide, including Time, the Associated Press, and The New York Times. Vines lives in Dallas, Texas.
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