Welcoming But Not Affirming
by Stanley J. Grenz
c. 1998
A book about Biblical homosexuality. What does the Bible actually have to say on the matter and how does it reflect the social mores of the time in which the writers (Moses and Paul, primarily) lived.
A deep book on a subject that causes more than a little unrest in this country and has been the cause for an entire region of the American Baptist Churches/USA to remove itself from ABC/USA. It’s a political issue and a moral issue that has plagued mankind for centuries but has come to the forefront in the last decade in our churches, courtrooms and election booths.
Grenz looks deeply into the historical and Biblical ideas on this matter and comes up with the only solution he can (in spite of what many on both sides will tell you). He welcomes all people as sinners but sinners who are continuing in their sin need repentance–not position in the church.
This is a great place for discussion and learning BUT this work contains material that is NOT suitable for young or immature readers. Which is not to say that it is vulgar but there are things which must be discussed in a complete work on the subject which may present more information than can be understood by some readers.
Grenz presents all sides of the arguments in an easy to read manner. He uses scripture only to dispute and back up his case. If you need material for the argument, this is a good place to find it.
