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It's the hot topic of the moment. Christians, the church and the Bible seem to be out of step with modern attitudes towards homosexuality. And there is growing hostility towards those who hold a different view. So is God homophobic? And what do we say, and how do we relate to to both Christians and non Christians who experience same-sex attraction.

In this short, simple book, Sam Allberry wants to help confused Christians understand what God has said about these questions in the scriptures, and offers a positive and liberating way forward through the debate.

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Empathetic and wise, learned and clear, hopeful and kind--this book by Sam Allberry is on a topic that can be very challenging. It would be helpful for just about anyone to read.
- Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church

This short book is outstanding. Sam Allberry handles people carefully, texts wisely and issues sensitively, and the result is a supremely helpful book on perhaps the most challenging issue western Christians face today. I highly recommend it.
- Andrew Wilson, pastor and blogger at thinktheology.co.uk

Every minister should read this book and we should endeavor to get it into the hands of as many of our congregation as possible.
- Paul Levy, Reformation 21 blog

Truly marvellous. Sam writes from the perspective of a pastor who himself struggles with same sex attraction. This makes the book more compassionate and compelling. Sam's humanity shines through every page; his understanding of weakness undergirds the whole; his compassion for those facing that which he himself faces each day is deeply moving. This book would make an excellent resource for pastors and elders to keep on hand, given that this is an issue which is set to become more, not less, significant and contentious.
--Carl R. Trueman, Reformation21 blog

This an excellent book. It is real and sensitive, bold and biblical. It pulls no punches but is never strident or angular. Sam is clearly writing from the heart, and with a heart for Christ, his people and the world.
--Steve Timmis, Director Acts 29 Europe

The gospel is good news, for homosexuals too. The gospel doesn't define us by our temptations but by the righteousness of Christ. This book sets forth the biblical case. The author captures perfectly the gospel's call to repentance and offer of mercy. Read this book and consider how God is calling you to love, in word and in deed, all of those around you.
--Russell D. Moore, President Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Southern Baptist Convention Author, Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ

EXCELLENT. Short, clear, kind, understanding... this needs to be widely distributed.
Jonathan Leeman, Editorial Director at 9Marks, blogger and author. --Review

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Sam is a same-sex attracted Christian, and a faithful brother. I cannot overstate how grateful I am for his life and testimony. The Lord has raised him up for our time. If you haven’t yet read Sam’s book, you need to. -- Denny Burk (Professor of Biblical Studies at Boyce College, Louisville, KY; President, CBMW)

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Sam Allberry speaks around the world as a pastor, preacher and apologist. He is in the process of moving to the US to join the staff at Immanuel Nashville, is a Canon Theologian for the Anglican Church in North America, and is a Senior Fellow at OCCA Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Sam is also the co-host of the podcast You’re Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Young Pastors.

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Kelly Johnson

Excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024

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This is an excellent book. Aside from going through the scriptures and what they really teach about the sinfulness of homosexuality he also covers topics of a heterosexual nature, such as marriage and singleness. He is teaching very sound doctrine.

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K. Gabriel Pagel

A great work for today's audiences

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017

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Book Review: Is God Anti-Gay? And Other Questions About Homosexuality, the Bible and Same-Sex Attraction
Author: Sam Allberry
Format: Paperback
Topic: Theology of Christianity
Scope: Biblical Passages on Homosexuality and Historic Position on SSA
Purpose: To explain to Christians and Skeptics what the Bible says about Homosexuality and How Best to Love Anyone Who is SSA
Outline: 5 Chapters: 1. Homosexuality and God's Design; 2. Homosexuality and the Bible; 3. Homosexuality and the Christian; 4. Homosexuality and the Church; 5. Homosexuality and the World. Additionally there is an Introduction and a short Conclusion. Interspersed throughout are common questions and answers: "Surely a same-sex partnership is OK if it's committed and faithful?", "But Jesus never mentions homosexuality, so how can it be wrong?", "Aren't we just picking and choosing which Old Testament laws apply?", "Is it sinful to experience same-sex attraction?", "Can't Christians just agree to differ on this?", "Isn't the Christian view of sexuality dangerous and harmful?", "Should Christians attend gay weddings?", "What should I do if a Christian comes out to me?".

What it does well: Allberry is an Anglican, same-sex attracted, celibate man. Because of this his book is much more empathetic and caring than many of the books on this subject. In addition, this gives him a credibility to speak to the issue that many cannot have. He also is meticulous in his treatment of scripture and his treatment of people. Allberry also does a wonderful job connecting the struggle of every Christian to the struggle of SSA Christians.

What it lacks: This book is not a sociological, historical, or even general text on "being gay" or even homosexuality. Instead, the text is meant to be a statement about God, his thoughts about homosexuality (from scripture), and why/how the church should respond to the issue. If you want statistics and arguments from sociological, scientific, or other such perspective you will not find them here. It is not what this book is about.

Some quick highlights: "Every Christian is called to costly sacrifice. Denying yourself does not mean tweaking your behavior here and there. It is saying 'no' to your deepest sense of who you are, for the sake of Christ. To take up the cross is to declare your life (as you know it) forfeit. It is laying down your life for the very reason that your life, it turns out, is not yours at all. It belongs to Jesus. He made it. And through his death he has bought it."-11

"Christians who want to explain the Christian faith to gay friends need to know that what the Bible says about homosexuality is not the only thing they need to explain, and it is probably not the first thing, or even the main thing, they need to focus on."-26

"Paul's point in Romans 1 is that our 'nature' (as we experience it) is not natural (as God intended it). All of us have desires that are warped as a result of out fallen nature. Desires for things God has forbidden are a reflection of how sin has distorted me, not of how God has made me."-32

"In response to the exchanges Paul has described, we see three instances of God giving us over to live in the outcome of our sinful desires. This is his present-day judgment against sin. We ask for a reality without him and he gives us a taster of it."-33

"Faithfulness displayed in an otherwise prohibited relationship does not make it less sinful."-40

"We take our cue from Jesus. It is because of what he claimed his death would achieve that we do not follow all Old Testament laws. To do so would be to undermine his work on the cross. So the Old Testament's teaching on sexual ethics, through it's restatement in the New Testament, is still binding on Christians today."-62

"There is little point in describing how to live in God's grace if someone doesn't yet know God's grace. So, when a gay couple start coming to church, my priority for them is the same as for anyone else: to hear the gospel and experience the welcome of a Christian community."-67-68

"Jesus' command that his followers 'love one another' was not just an afterthought. It is a key part of his strategy to win a watching world."-84

Recommendation?: I highly recommend this book. Those who are seeking to know what the Bible says about SSA and homosexuality will find an accessible and thorough treatment. Those who are skeptical of the church's stance on the issue will be better able to interact with the real arguments made. Whether you agree or not, it is a book that will help you make a better and more informed decision about how to love those around you.

In addition, there is a passage of 4 paragraphs on pgs. 76-78 that are so good as to justify buying the book even if the rest of the book was not done well. I will not quote it here as it seems a little much to quote, but even more I think it would be taking away too much from the author.

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A must read in our culture

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016

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I just finished Sam Allbery's "Is God anti-gay" and I think this is a book that needs to be read my most, if not all, Christians. I say this not because we don't know the implied answer to his provocative title, but because we need the instruction he gives to the Christian and the church in chapters 4 and 5.

Before getting to those, the opening chapters give a biblical frame to the discussion. In Chapter 1 Allberry founds the discussion on a biblical understanding of marriage. He does this because scripturally, sexual intimacy is only rightly understood in the context of God's intended design for marriage.

Following this, in Chapter 2 he surveys the biblical data related to the main topic. He does so in an exceedingly readable and understandable way. Using commons, everyday language and a clear outline, Allberry sufficiently and succinctly covers the main "go-to" passages. More than this, his discussion in informed by how those verses are often misused and misunderstood. The outcome is a better understanding of what the Text actually says.

At the end of each chapter, Allberry gives a block discussion on relevant and applicable topics, helping his reader apply what he taught. This is a nice touch.

In Chapter 3, Allbrrey writes to the Christian struggling with same sex attraction. Now, before some label the author as homophobic or anti-gay himself, it is helpful to know that he writes as one duly qualified. Allberry is a pastor, author, blogger, and heads a ministry to those struggling with same sex attraction. More than this, Allberry writes as one who battles this particular temptation himself. This means that his advice in this chapter come from one who knows what it is like to not only live with such attractions, but one who does so to the glory of Christ.

Now, chapters 4 and 5 are where I think this short book shines. Friends, we are (for the most part) abysmal in our approach, handling, and (lack of) ministry to those who have same sex attraction. In many ways, our reputation of being crass and unloving is deserved. In these pages, is a call to set aside the political debates and to come along side our brothers and sisters in Christ to minister to them on behalf of the Lord.

The bottom line is this: our fellow Christians who have same sex attraction are made to live in fear, shame, embarrassment and isolation. Shame on us for making them feel as such. I can openly share a struggle with lust or anger or anxiety and no one bats an eye. But the moment a Christian even asks a question about same sex attraction or marriage we plow them over like Bobby Boucher taking out Col Sanders. This should not be so.

In these chapters Allberry presents an approach to minister to our brethren in truth, love and understanding. Let me be clear, his stance on same sex attraction and marriage is absolutely orthodox. He is not advocating compromise. He is, however, calling for biblical ministry in our Lord's name.

So, I say every Christian needs to read this because we need to read and heed these chapters. We need to do better at removing stigmas and sharing the light of the gospel with those who have been pushed into the dark corners of isolation.

Pick up a copy. It's short, inexpensive, and a fast read.

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Melanie L.

Incredibly eye opening

Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2023

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I updated my review after reading the book. I must say my judgment made me act quickly regarding the topic of this book before I finished reading it and now that I am done reading it, I must say i am really impressed. I thought this was going to be a pro gay book and I found within more arguments backed up my scripture proving how sexual immorality is wrong in any context. This does not mean God does not love you if you have SSA because the Good news is open to all and this is a message of profound love and hope for all those lost because of sam sex attraction while wanting a relationship with Jesus. I cant imagine the pain of dealing with this as a Christian but there is tremendous joy when you accept Jesus into your heart and deepen your faith. Perhaps this obstacle was meant to bring you closer to the Light of the world. Thank you to the pastor for opening my eyes on this sensitive issue.

zivo

Buon libro

Reviewed in Italy on March 23, 2023

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Un’aiuto per tutti coloro che fino ad ora non hanno saputo rispondere a questa domanda. Consigliato e da studiare in gruppo

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Tony

Excelente para resolver dudas.

Reviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2019

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Resuelve muchas dudas del tema relacionado con la Biblia. Este libro no será para todos, pero definitivamente te hace cuestionar tus creencias actuales.
Lo recomiendo

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Sneha

Great Book

Reviewed in India on August 20, 2020

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One of the best books I've come across on this topic. Simple, Short & Crisp

Johannes

Genial!

Reviewed in Germany on September 27, 2017

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Was Sam Allberry schreibt ist nicht nur klar und Biblisch korrekt sondern auch sehr sensibel und liebevoll. Er erklärt vom Standpunkt der historisch-grammatikalische Auslegung und macht auch deutlich wie real das für jemanden wie ihn der sich zum gleichen Geschlecht hingezogen fühlt.
Kurz und prägnant. Wer eine Biblische Perspektive zum Thema sucht dem ist damit sehr geholfen.

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