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Review: Another well-written, much-needed DeYoung book - Kevin DeYoung is a really smart guy. I don’t just mean that he knows a lot of things really well, but also that he understands how to deliver his message in the most clear, straight-forward and winsome manner. Over the years, he has consistently proven that he is a masterful writer, cogent thinker, and orthodox Christian teacher. This book continues in that same line of well-conceived, carefully-delivered books on this controversial topic. With the recent cultural landscape lighting up like a blowtorch, this book couldn’t have come at a better time. While it is not surprising that the church is facing opposition regarding its stance on homosexuality, the real challenge has come due to the infighting among those who bear the name of Christ. These days, everyone has a blog, therefore everyone has an opinion. With so many words and feelings zipping around cyberspace, it can be hard to wade through the issues. Enter Kevin DeYoung. While others have written convincing and valuable volumes on the topic (no doubt the most definitive of those being Robert A.J. Gagnon’s The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics), DeYoung enters into the discussion with a potent overview—a summary book, if you will—that is faithful to Scripture and church history, yet it written and packaged for all audiences. He proves that you can bake your cake and eat it, too. The book is short; only 158 pages, and it is divided into chewable chunks, marked out by three sections. Now, he breaks it down into “Part 1: Understanding God’s Word” and “Part 2: Answering Objections”, but if you follow the flow of the book, the three appendices feel like a new section. In his introduction to the book, he is careful to state, “This is a Christian book, with a narrow focus, defending a traditional view of marriage.” (15) But then, he identifies his potential audience: the convinced, the contentious, and the confused (17-19), and appeals to each of them reasonably. I found his tone to be tender yet firm, loving yet definitive. In Part 1, he addresses five main texts (Gen. 1—2; Gen. 19; Lev. 18, 20; Rom. 1; 1 Cor. 6, 1 Tim. 1) dealing with the topic of homosexuality. In chapter 1, he approaches the Creation narrative of Genesis 1—2, discussing God’s original design for human sexuality and marriage between one man and one woman. He rightly argues that this is the starting place of this discussion. He makes no bones about referencing a healthy amount of Scripture, and while a disagreeable reader might shrug it off, DeYoung is careful to present the position carefully and scripturally. Chapter 2 deals with the infamous cities of Sodom and Gomorrah; cities which have the reputation for sexual immorality, and he argues that biblical history maintains a wholly negative assessment of the cities (38). This is an opposition to the contention that the city of Sodom should only be stigmatized for abuse and rape, not sexuality in general. He approaches the ever-challenging book of Leviticus in chapter 3, dealing specifically with the two explicit verses regarding homosexuality: 18:22 and 20:13. Leviticus is difficult for Christians, let alone non-Christians, and DeYoung does a good job of explaining the Holiness Code and why sexual purity was so essential. He successfully deals with the various functions of Old Testament law, noting the relaxing of some of the more civil commands (e.g. eating shellfish), while the commands for sexual purity remained unbroken throughout the New Testament (46-47). Chapter 4 deals with the famous first chapter of Romans, in which DeYoung does a light passage-by-passage exposition for the reader, ushering them into an understanding as to why God brings about judgment for sin, and in this context, represented by homosexual behavior. Chapter 5 deals exclusively with two Greek words: malakoi and arsenokoitai. One would never expect to find a Greek word study in a book with this intended audience, but DeYoung is careful to show that words matter, especially Bible words! In the end, he is able to identify that the words used in Scripture of homosexuality are not specifically describing abusers, but all persons who practice homosexual acts. Part 2 deals with seven common objections, which DeYoung addresses fairly and faithfully: “The Bible Hardly Ever Mentions Homosexuality” “Not That Kind of Homosexuality” “What about Gluttony and Divorce?” “The Church Is Supposed to Be a Place for Broken People” “You’re on the Wrong Side of History” “It’s Not Fair” “The God I Worship Is a God of Love” Without rehearsing and exhausting a discussion of his treatment of each of these, it’s important to note how DeYoung is so effortlessly able to weave in biblical theology to answer each of these questions. (His exploration of theology proper during the last objection is very well done.) The three appendices are worth mentioning: a brief discussion of the same-same marriage issue, an approach to counseling those with same-sex attraction, and a word about how the church should believe and act toward the issue. While this is a book that not only every Christian should read, but any reasonable, thinking non-Christian curious about the Christian position should read as well. But through it all, Kevin DeYoung maintains a firm stance. In the closing pages, he issues this entreaty: “Now is not the time for fuzzy thinking. Now is not the time to shy away from careful definitions. Now is not the time to let moods substitute for logic. These are difficult issues. These are personal issues. These are complicated issues. We cannot chart our ethical course by what feels better. We cannot build our theology based on what makes us look nicer. We cannot abdicate intellectual responsibility because smart people disagree. And we certainly cannot keep our Bibles closed. We must submit ourselves to Scripture and let God be true even if it means every man a liar (Rom. 3:4).” (126) In the end, you will find Kevin DeYoung’s book clear, helpful, charitable, light-hearted, and biblical.
Review: Great Basic Book about the Issue of Homosexuality and the Bible! - What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung is a great basic book on a biblical Christian view of homosexuality. In light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding homosexuality and marriage, it is very important for Christians who believe that homosexuality is not God’s design and is, therefore, a sin to have a good, loving, well-reasoned, and ultimately biblical explanation for why they believe the way they do. I believe that DeYoung’s book will go a long way toward helping Christians articulate their views. In the Introduction, DeYoung explains that while the Bible does talk about homosexuality, in reality it is a very small part of what the Bible is about. DeYoung does not say this to downplay the importance of the topic in our current culture, but to remind us that there is a larger storyline in Scripture, and its comments on homosexuality fall into that larger storyline. He also very clearly states up front that “this is a Christian book, with a narrow focus, defending a traditional view of marriage” (p. 15; italics in original). The book does not cover every possible nuance of the discussion, and it is does not intend to. For those interested in studying deeper, DeYoung includes a brief annotated bibliography in the back. He also emphasizes that “If you walk away from this book angry and arrogant, disrespectful and devoid of all empathy, someone or something has failed. I pray the failure is not mine” (p.18). DeYoung’s point in writing the book is not to hate or bash anyone, and he states that very clearly. I also believe he does a great job of maintaining a straightforward yet loving tone throughout. He also does not want his readers walking away with anything but a loving concern for those who deal with same-sex attraction. The book is then broken into two parts. Part one is “Understanding God’s Word,” and it deals with the major texts in Scripture relevant to the discussion of homosexuality: Genesis 1-2; Genesis 19; Leviticus 18, 20; Romans 1; and 1 Corinthians 6 and 2 Timothy 1 (together). In each chapter, DeYoung examines the biblical text and responds to common objections or reinterpretations of the text. For a book of this size (150 pages, not including the bibliography, acknowledgements, or Scripture index), DeYoung does a great job of laying out a basic understanding of the issues. He is a careful exegete, and remains faithful to the text as his final authority. Part two is titled “Answering Objections,” and this part deals with extra-biblical objections to a traditional Christian view of homosexuality. The objections he answers are “The Bible Hardly Ever Mentions Homosexuality,” “Not That Kind of Homosexuality,” What about Gluttony and Divorce,” “The Church Is Supposed to Be a Place for Broken People,” “You’re on the Wrong Side of HIstory,” “It’s Not Fair,” and “The God I Worship Is a God of Love.” Each of these objections are truly relevant in our current culture, and again, for a book of this size, DeYoung does a good job of responding to each one. The conclusion explains the importance of the topic by reminding us that several things are at stake in the debate: “the moral logic of monogamy,” “the integrity of Christian sexual ethics,” “the authority of the Bible,” and “the grand narrative of Scripture.” DeYoung ends by reminding us that we all need Jesus and His grace in our lives. There are three appendices in the book. Appendix 1 deals with the question of same-sex marriage. Appendix 2 discusses a Christian view of same-sex attraction. Appendix 3 ends with a call to 10 commitments Christians and churches should make when dealing with the issue of homosexuality. This includes commitments like #2 “We will tell the truth about all sins, including homosexuality, but especially the sins most prevalent in our community,” and #8 “We will ask for forgiveness when we are rude or thoughtless or joke about those who experience same-sex attraction.” DeYoung also encourages us to do everything in love in the 10th commitment. If you are looking for an easy yet helpful read regarding the issue of the Bible and homosexuality, Kevin DeYoung’s book is a great place to start.

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another well-written, much-needed DeYoung book
*by N***Z on July 3, 2015*

Kevin DeYoung is a really smart guy. I don’t just mean that he knows a lot of things really well, but also that he understands how to deliver his message in the most clear, straight-forward and winsome manner. Over the years, he has consistently proven that he is a masterful writer, cogent thinker, and orthodox Christian teacher. This book continues in that same line of well-conceived, carefully-delivered books on this controversial topic. With the recent cultural landscape lighting up like a blowtorch, this book couldn’t have come at a better time. While it is not surprising that the church is facing opposition regarding its stance on homosexuality, the real challenge has come due to the infighting among those who bear the name of Christ. These days, everyone has a blog, therefore everyone has an opinion. With so many words and feelings zipping around cyberspace, it can be hard to wade through the issues. Enter Kevin DeYoung. While others have written convincing and valuable volumes on the topic (no doubt the most definitive of those being Robert A.J. Gagnon’s The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics), DeYoung enters into the discussion with a potent overview—a summary book, if you will—that is faithful to Scripture and church history, yet it written and packaged for all audiences. He proves that you can bake your cake and eat it, too. The book is short; only 158 pages, and it is divided into chewable chunks, marked out by three sections. Now, he breaks it down into “Part 1: Understanding God’s Word” and “Part 2: Answering Objections”, but if you follow the flow of the book, the three appendices feel like a new section. In his introduction to the book, he is careful to state, “This is a Christian book, with a narrow focus, defending a traditional view of marriage.” (15) But then, he identifies his potential audience: the convinced, the contentious, and the confused (17-19), and appeals to each of them reasonably. I found his tone to be tender yet firm, loving yet definitive. In Part 1, he addresses five main texts (Gen. 1—2; Gen. 19; Lev. 18, 20; Rom. 1; 1 Cor. 6, 1 Tim. 1) dealing with the topic of homosexuality. In chapter 1, he approaches the Creation narrative of Genesis 1—2, discussing God’s original design for human sexuality and marriage between one man and one woman. He rightly argues that this is the starting place of this discussion. He makes no bones about referencing a healthy amount of Scripture, and while a disagreeable reader might shrug it off, DeYoung is careful to present the position carefully and scripturally. Chapter 2 deals with the infamous cities of Sodom and Gomorrah; cities which have the reputation for sexual immorality, and he argues that biblical history maintains a wholly negative assessment of the cities (38). This is an opposition to the contention that the city of Sodom should only be stigmatized for abuse and rape, not sexuality in general. He approaches the ever-challenging book of Leviticus in chapter 3, dealing specifically with the two explicit verses regarding homosexuality: 18:22 and 20:13. Leviticus is difficult for Christians, let alone non-Christians, and DeYoung does a good job of explaining the Holiness Code and why sexual purity was so essential. He successfully deals with the various functions of Old Testament law, noting the relaxing of some of the more civil commands (e.g. eating shellfish), while the commands for sexual purity remained unbroken throughout the New Testament (46-47). Chapter 4 deals with the famous first chapter of Romans, in which DeYoung does a light passage-by-passage exposition for the reader, ushering them into an understanding as to why God brings about judgment for sin, and in this context, represented by homosexual behavior. Chapter 5 deals exclusively with two Greek words: malakoi and arsenokoitai. One would never expect to find a Greek word study in a book with this intended audience, but DeYoung is careful to show that words matter, especially Bible words! In the end, he is able to identify that the words used in Scripture of homosexuality are not specifically describing abusers, but all persons who practice homosexual acts. Part 2 deals with seven common objections, which DeYoung addresses fairly and faithfully: “The Bible Hardly Ever Mentions Homosexuality” “Not That Kind of Homosexuality” “What about Gluttony and Divorce?” “The Church Is Supposed to Be a Place for Broken People” “You’re on the Wrong Side of History” “It’s Not Fair” “The God I Worship Is a God of Love” Without rehearsing and exhausting a discussion of his treatment of each of these, it’s important to note how DeYoung is so effortlessly able to weave in biblical theology to answer each of these questions. (His exploration of theology proper during the last objection is very well done.) The three appendices are worth mentioning: a brief discussion of the same-same marriage issue, an approach to counseling those with same-sex attraction, and a word about how the church should believe and act toward the issue. While this is a book that not only every Christian should read, but any reasonable, thinking non-Christian curious about the Christian position should read as well. But through it all, Kevin DeYoung maintains a firm stance. In the closing pages, he issues this entreaty: “Now is not the time for fuzzy thinking. Now is not the time to shy away from careful definitions. Now is not the time to let moods substitute for logic. These are difficult issues. These are personal issues. These are complicated issues. We cannot chart our ethical course by what feels better. We cannot build our theology based on what makes us look nicer. We cannot abdicate intellectual responsibility because smart people disagree. And we certainly cannot keep our Bibles closed. We must submit ourselves to Scripture and let God be true even if it means every man a liar (Rom. 3:4).” (126) In the end, you will find Kevin DeYoung’s book clear, helpful, charitable, light-hearted, and biblical.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Basic Book about the Issue of Homosexuality and the Bible!
*by M***S on July 21, 2015*

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung is a great basic book on a biblical Christian view of homosexuality. In light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding homosexuality and marriage, it is very important for Christians who believe that homosexuality is not God’s design and is, therefore, a sin to have a good, loving, well-reasoned, and ultimately biblical explanation for why they believe the way they do. I believe that DeYoung’s book will go a long way toward helping Christians articulate their views. In the Introduction, DeYoung explains that while the Bible does talk about homosexuality, in reality it is a very small part of what the Bible is about. DeYoung does not say this to downplay the importance of the topic in our current culture, but to remind us that there is a larger storyline in Scripture, and its comments on homosexuality fall into that larger storyline. He also very clearly states up front that “this is a Christian book, with a narrow focus, defending a traditional view of marriage” (p. 15; italics in original). The book does not cover every possible nuance of the discussion, and it is does not intend to. For those interested in studying deeper, DeYoung includes a brief annotated bibliography in the back. He also emphasizes that “If you walk away from this book angry and arrogant, disrespectful and devoid of all empathy, someone or something has failed. I pray the failure is not mine” (p.18). DeYoung’s point in writing the book is not to hate or bash anyone, and he states that very clearly. I also believe he does a great job of maintaining a straightforward yet loving tone throughout. He also does not want his readers walking away with anything but a loving concern for those who deal with same-sex attraction. The book is then broken into two parts. Part one is “Understanding God’s Word,” and it deals with the major texts in Scripture relevant to the discussion of homosexuality: Genesis 1-2; Genesis 19; Leviticus 18, 20; Romans 1; and 1 Corinthians 6 and 2 Timothy 1 (together). In each chapter, DeYoung examines the biblical text and responds to common objections or reinterpretations of the text. For a book of this size (150 pages, not including the bibliography, acknowledgements, or Scripture index), DeYoung does a great job of laying out a basic understanding of the issues. He is a careful exegete, and remains faithful to the text as his final authority. Part two is titled “Answering Objections,” and this part deals with extra-biblical objections to a traditional Christian view of homosexuality. The objections he answers are “The Bible Hardly Ever Mentions Homosexuality,” “Not That Kind of Homosexuality,” What about Gluttony and Divorce,” “The Church Is Supposed to Be a Place for Broken People,” “You’re on the Wrong Side of HIstory,” “It’s Not Fair,” and “The God I Worship Is a God of Love.” Each of these objections are truly relevant in our current culture, and again, for a book of this size, DeYoung does a good job of responding to each one. The conclusion explains the importance of the topic by reminding us that several things are at stake in the debate: “the moral logic of monogamy,” “the integrity of Christian sexual ethics,” “the authority of the Bible,” and “the grand narrative of Scripture.” DeYoung ends by reminding us that we all need Jesus and His grace in our lives. There are three appendices in the book. Appendix 1 deals with the question of same-sex marriage. Appendix 2 discusses a Christian view of same-sex attraction. Appendix 3 ends with a call to 10 commitments Christians and churches should make when dealing with the issue of homosexuality. This includes commitments like #2 “We will tell the truth about all sins, including homosexuality, but especially the sins most prevalent in our community,” and #8 “We will ask for forgiveness when we are rude or thoughtless or joke about those who experience same-sex attraction.” DeYoung also encourages us to do everything in love in the 10th commitment. If you are looking for an easy yet helpful read regarding the issue of the Bible and homosexuality, Kevin DeYoung’s book is a great place to start.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Introduction For People on Any Side of the Issue
*by K***R on January 18, 2017*

Don't let the size of this book fool you. It may be small, but the treatment of the subject matter is certainly not. DeYoung has done the church no small favor by providing such an accessible, pastoral, and convincing assessment of the Bible's teachings on homosexuality. Of particular note in DeYoung's writing is his ability to display compassion towards those who experience same-sex attraction without minimizing the force of what the Bible has to say to them. DeYoung is very upfront about his stance on this issue from the very beginning of the book and leaves the reader with no doubt whatsoever about what they will find in the book. He addresses several of the most prominent texts pertaining to this discussion and provides much needed and hard to refute clarity regarding their meaning. DeYoung also provides very helpful guidance on some very difficult pastoral questions and situations regarding how to minister to those who experience same-sex attraction. DeYoung did something in this book that I am so thankful for: he framed the discussion of homosexuality as one that exists within the greater framework of redemptive history. In other words, DeYoung doesn't begin the book by asking "what does the Bible really teach about homosexuality", but instead he asks "what does the Bible teach about everything?" The most prevalent error in most modern discussions of homosexuality is that those discussions take place in a forum that is compartmentalized from the greater worldview of the Bible. DeYoung corrects this error by providing a concise biblical theology that explains the grand narrative of scripture and then proceeds to discuss homosexuality within that narrative. What we're left with is a treatment of homosexuality that is devoid of any sloppy proof-texting, as each text is discussed within its proper context and setting. This is an invaluable characteristic of this book. DeYoung's work provides a great introduction to the issue of homosexuality that all Christians should read. This issue is especially prevalent in our society and will only become more so with time.

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