God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships

By: Matthew Vines

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Synopsis: 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 EvansAs 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.