The Christian Church's LGBTQ Failure: Move toward a Biblical Approach of Speaking the Truth in Love - Softcover

DeHaan, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798888090657

Publisher: Rock Rooster Books, 2024

Synopsis

Is Your Church Failing LGBTQ People? Discover the Biblical Approach That Changes Everything

The Christian church stands at a crossroads. On one side, congregations that boldly proclaim biblical truth about sexuality often do so with harsh judgment, driving away the very people Jesus came to save. On the other side, churches that warmly welcome LGBTQ individuals frequently abandon scriptural guidance, leaving seekers without the transformative power of God's Word.

Both approaches fail.

In The Christian Church's LGBTQ Failure, author Peter DeHaan confronts the false choice between truth and love, revealing how churches can embody both simultaneously. Through extensive biblical teaching and powerful real-life stories, this book charts a path forward that honors Scripture while creating safe, welcoming communities for everyone.

Inside, You'll Discover:

• Why most churches fall into one of three failing categories (and what the fourth, biblical option looks like)
• How to speak truth in love without compromise or condemnation
• Real stories from LGBTQ individuals navigating faith and identity
• Biblical teaching on sexuality, marriage, sin, and redemption
• Practical guidance for parents whose children come out
• What employers, coworkers, family members, and friends need to know
• How to create truly safe spaces in your church without abandoning biblical standards
• Why unity among believers matters more than uniformity of practice

Meet the People Behind the Issues:

Through compelling narratives, you'll encounter individuals like Alexis, who found acceptance in the lesbian community after church rejection; Robert, exhausted from living a double life; Olivia, choosing celibacy while maintaining her faith; and Hannah, whose supernatural encounter with Jesus transformed her desires. Their stories illuminate the real human cost of the church's failure and the hope that emerges when communities get it right.

Grounded in Scripture, Driven by Love

This book refuses to be politically correct. Instead, it pursues something far more important: biblical correctness. You'll explore what Scripture truly teaches about sexuality, gender, marriage, sin, and salvation. You'll examine Jesus's interactions with society's marginalized and discover how his example should shape church practice today. And you'll learn why speaking truth in love isn't just a nice idea but a salvation issue.

For Every Reader:

Whether you identify as LGBTQ and wonder if faith is possible, you're a parent struggling after your child came out, a pastor seeking wisdom for your congregation, or a Christian wanting to love your LGBTQ friends and family well, this book provides biblically grounded, practical guidance.

The Church Can Do Better

Just as brave pastors opened their doors to hippies in the 1960s despite cultural opposition, today’s church must welcome LGBTQ individuals with the same courage. Not by compromising truth, but by embodying the radical love and life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

The church’s LGBTQ failure has gone on long enough. It’s time for a biblical approach that transforms lives, builds authentic community, and reflects the heart of Jesus to a watching world.

Discover how your church can become a place where everyone encounters both grace and truth.

Author Peter DeHaan, PhD, writes to encourage spiritual seekers and challenge religious status quo. His extensive biblical knowledge and pastoral heart combine to address one of the church's most pressing issues with both conviction and compassion.

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About the Author

Peter DeHaan, PhD, often makes religious people squirm, but spiritual seekers cheer. He's not trying to be provocative, but he seeks truth, even if it makes some people uncomfortable. He yearns for Christians to push past the status quo and reconsider how they practice their faith in every area of their lives. Peter earned his doctorate, awarded with high distinction, from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary. He lives with his wife in beautiful Southwest Michigan and wrangles crossword puzzles in his spare time.Learn more at PeterDeHaan.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rock Rooster Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798888090657
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170