The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible [Paperback]

Joe Dallas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007

In this updated edition of A Strong Delusion, author and counselor Joe Dallas helps readers understand what pro–gay theology is and how to confront it. In a biblical manner, Dallas examines believers’ personal responses and the need for bold love and commitment as they

• become familiar with the movement’s background and beliefs
• study a clear, scriptural response to each belief
• extend Christ’s love to those living the homosexual lifestyle

This resource is an important one for those who have been unsure how to respond to the growing acceptance of homosexuality in the evangelical community. It offers the balance between conviction and compassion and a practical guide to communicating with those who have embraced the pro–gay Christian movement.

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"More than ever, Christians are challenged to articulate and defend the Bible's position on homosexuality. In The Gay Gospel? Joe Dallas--one of Christianity's most able and articulate spokesman on human sexuality--codifies the arguments and arms us with clear, concise and convincing answers. This resource is both compelling and compassionate."
-Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible answer Man broadcast

"The Gay Gospel?" is must reading for all who sincerely seek the cleanest explanation yet for the Christian attitude toward homosexuality. I pray that this work will have the impact on all segments of our society that it deserves."
-D. James Kennedy, PhD , Coral Ridge Ministries

"To be caught in the trap of homosexuality is difficult enough, but to be held captive in a strong delusion of a false gospel requires the strong arm of truth. Writing the truth in love, Joe Dallas reveals how to set the captives free."
-Janet Parshall, Nationally syndicated radio host

From the Author

"More than ever, Christians are challenged to articulate and defend the Bible's position on homosexuality. In The Gay Gospel? Joe Dallas--one of Christianity's most able and articulate spokesman on human sexuality--codifies the arguments and arms us with clear, concise and convincing answers. This resource is both compelling and compassionate."
-Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible answer Man broadcast

"The Gay Gospel?" is must reading for all who sincerely seek the cleanest explanation yet for the Christian attitude toward homosexuality. I pray that this work will have the impact on all segments of our society that it deserves."
-D. James Kennedy, PhD , Coral Ridge Ministries

"To be caught in the trap of homosexuality is difficult enough, but to be held captive in a strong delusion of a false gospel requires the strong arm of truth. Writing the truth in love, Joe Dallas reveals how to set the captives free."
-Janet Parshall, Nationally syndicated radio host

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; annotated edition edition (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736918345
• ISBN-13: 978-0736918343
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I'm a Christian author, husband and father of two, married to my lovely wife Renee since 1987. We fellowship at Newport Mesa Church in Orange County, CA, and I run a ministry in Tustin, CA, called Genesis Counseling. Most of my writing has focused on sexual issues from a conservative Christian perspective, and since 1987, I've been honored to work with men who want to resolve conflicts between their sexual behavior and their relationship with Christ.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Compassionate Yet Uncompromising, July 19, 2007

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Joshua V. Schneider (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible (Paperback)

Joe Dallas is to be commended for writing a fine book on such a thorny issue as homosexuality in the church. He does not lower himself to the level of name-calling, stereotyping, or denigrating homosexuals or the proponents of their theology. Having come from the Gay Christian community himself, he is thoroughly knowledgeable in their arguments, rationale, and the mistreatement they have endured. He evaluates their reasoning from a sympathetic and balanced tone, yet argues firmly and without apology against them. Much of the book is set forth in an argument and response format, with brief dialogues following each chapter to present how a hypothetical discussion might go.

The most important thing about the book and Dallas' approach is that he holds unswervingly to the Bible as the divine standard by which all our actions are to be held to account. He describes his own inner struggles as he attempted to reconcile his homosexual desires with his Christian faith, and how he ultimately came to the conclusion that he was living in contradiction to God's desires for him.

An important point that is brought up in the book is whether a person is believing what they believe because it is what makes them comfortable, or do they believe it because it's the truth (which often makes us uncomfortable). He steers the reader away from emotionally based and subjective argumentation, and locates the debate on the sure foundation of Scripture, our objective standard. He shows how pro-gay theologians have misread the Scriptures, and does an excellent job of dismantling their arguments. Yet he does so without any rancor or ill-will, and treats their contentions fairly. I found very little to quibble with in terms of his handling of Scripture and responding to the pro-gay arguments.

In "The Gay Gospel," Dallas also constantly urges the church to address the issue of homosexuality and ministry to those who struggle with homosexual desires in a compassionate and supportive way. He hits the nail on the head with this remark about how the church needs to be able to lend it's support to homosexuals: "If we fail them when they need our support, we have no excuse to be surprised when they abandon biblical ethics altogether and become our most boisterous critics." (p.228) The church needs to be able to reach all manner of sinners, and to do so as Christ did: by granting forgiveness and mercy to the repentant, yet telling them to "go and sin no more." The application of this basic truth of Christianity extends far beyond sins of homosexuality, and into all areas and aspects of life. The True Gospel gives hope to all who are laboring under the guilt and fear of sin. Dallas is right to point out that we need to first recognize our own sinfulness and then point others to the true source of mercy--the God who is gracious and compassionate to forgive us our sins in Jesus Christ. I highly recommend this book.

1.0 out of 5 stars Dallas is right -- and wrong, February 26, 2012

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This review is from: The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible (Paperback)

As an elderly gay agnostic with a religious pattern that has been all over the map, I will be objective enough to say that Dallas is partly right and partly wrong. He is right when he says that the Bible does not excuse homosexuality. I myself am greatly annoyed by those who say that the gay bits in the Bible have been "misunderstood." All too many gay men have reasoned themselves out of their guilt feelings only to die of AIDS. Exhibit A would be John Boswell (died 1994). I myself have never been into that sort of thing, the thing that gives you AIDS. Some of us are still alive! On the other hand, one of the greatest tragedies in human history was the replacement of paganism by a mutant form of Jewish monotheism. Christianity consists primarily of a demonization of the individual, of his body, of his needs and desires. This was bad enough, the centuries of the execution of hundreds or even thousands of homosexuals. But now in this watered-down world of ours, we get people like Dallas, who are actually not only not executed, but are allowed to say that execution is not the answer! I refer of course to Leviticus. You cannot have it both ways. Either the Bible is true and all homosexuals should be massacred, or else the Bible is Darwin-disproved nonsense and Gay is OK. Dallas is trying to seek a middle ground. There is no middle ground in the Bible. It is perhaps a bit awkward to end on a tangential note, but here goes. Have you never asked yourself why Paul never married and why he insisted that young Timothy be circumsized? Doesn't a man have to be naked while being circumsized? And wasn't Paul the one who did it to him, or at least stood there and watched?

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, December 1, 2011

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Calvin W. Fergins "Maverick Historic Theologian" (Seminary (Outside Bethlehem, PA)) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Gay Gospel?: How Pro-Gay Advocates Misread the Bible (Paperback)

I'm currently a student at a liberal seminary and this book has proven to be an excellent resource in understanding the pro-gay theology and interpretation of the Bible. Joe Dallas does a thorough job in a 250 page book that could have taken 500 pages for someone else to write. The biggest plus about the book is that Dallas has been there. He doesn't speak as an outsider but as a former insider.

Even if you don't agree with him you have to admit he has some very good arguments and points throughout the book.