God's Grace And the Homosexual Next Door

by Chambers, Alan

• ISBN13: 9780736916912
• ISBN10: 0736916911
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub

Summary

Author Alan Chambersa??a former homosexual himselfa??and four ofhis colleagues at Exodus International offer practical and biblical insights onhow both individuals and churches can become a haven for homosexuals seekingfreedom from samea??sex attraction. In this comprehensive guide to helping homosexuals, readerswill learn about: The roots of homosexuality Goda??s radical grace for sexual sinners Reaching youth both within and outside the church Dealing with fear and ignorance in the church Leading gays to Christ Mentoring homosexuals in the church Three degrees of homosexuality: militant, moderate or repentant Five things not to do in reaching out to gays and much more about this often perplexing subject.

Table of Contents

Foreword	13	(2)
Introduction	15	(4)
Test Your Knowledge About Homosexuality	19	(8)
Part 1: What Are We Missing About Homosexuality?
1. Demystifying Homosexuality
Alan Chambers	27	(14)
2. Developing a Christlike Attitude Toward Homosexuals (Does God Really Hate Gays?)
Scott Davis	41	(18)
3. Is Change Possible?
Mike Goeke	59	(20)
Part 2: How Welcoming Are We to Homosexuals?
4. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry Church
Alan Chambers	79	(16)
5. Out of the Closet and into the Church
Randy Thomas	95	(12)
6. First Things First
Mike Goeke	107	(12)
7. Understanding the Three Degrees of Homosexuality
Randy Thomas	119	(14)
8. Turn or Burn? Five Things Not to Do
Randy Thomas	133	(22)
Part 3: Reaching Further
9. What Do Our Youth Think About Homosexuality?
Scott Davis	155	(18)
10. Ministry to Lesbian Women
Melissa Fryrear	173	(32)
11. 25 Questions and Answers About Gay Ministry
Alan Chambers	205	(20)
12. Five Stories of Transformation	225	(30)
A Final Word to the Church	255	(2)
Alan Chambers
Appendix
Answers to Test Your Knowledge About Homosexuality	257	(10)
For More Help	267	(8)
About Exodus International	275	(4)
Acknowledgments	279