Christopher Yuan
How do we apply the essence of the gospel to a gay loved one? In what ways can we better walk with truth and grace alongside a fellow Christian with same-sex attractions? [This book] offers theological and practical insights that lead us to find our identity in Christ - not in our sexuality. Whether you want to share Christ with a loved one who identifies as gay or you're wrestling with questions of identity yourself, this book will help you better understand sexuality in light of God's grand story and realize that holy sexuality is actually good news for all.
In addition to the normal activities like praying and caring for members of the congregation and assuring we're teaching Truth and loving our neighbors, the elders at my church are currently focusing their monthly topical discussions on matters of sexual and gender identity. Holy Sexuality is the first resource we are reading/discussing together. It is Scripturally sound, full of grace, and written by a man who is attracted to men. I especially appreciate the author's emphasis on getting away from identifying ourselves according to our sexuality and remembering that the goal is to become more and more like Jesus. By the way, Yuan's simple definition of Holy Sexuality is "Chastity in singleness and faithfulness in marriage."
First line: "I am gay" is a simple statement with a complex and multifaceted meaning.
Page 56 / Sentence 5: Satan wants us to think that no one else can understand our struggles.
Last line: And it is for this reality I wrote this book.
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