Understanding Homosexuality: Perspectives for the Local Church

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Kirk House Publishers, 2005 - 192 páginas
This book is born out of the experience of one ministering in a congregational setting to the joys and sorrows of people struggling with a variety of life issues— including homosexual experiences. The author addresses the critical questions regarding homosexuality from within the setting of the local church and seeks answers that are consistent with Scriptures and historic Christianity.

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Prologue
5
Causes of Homosexuality
34
Is Homosexuality Contrary to the Will
53
Interpreting the Bible
67
The Heterosexual Norm
80
Old Testament Biblical Fences
94
New Testament Biblical Fences
112
Analogy Arguments
133
Communities of Grace
153
Communities of Truth
171
Endnotes
186
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David Glesne received a B.A. from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, an M. Div. From Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN and a D. Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. He has been a pastor at churches in Illinois, California, and Minnesota. Glesne currently serves on the faculties of the Master's Institute, a graduate level seminary, and the Lay Ministry Training Center, both in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

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