People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue

Preston Sprinkle

Dec 2015 · Sold by Zondervan

About this ebook

Christians who are confused by the homosexuality debate raging in the US are looking for resources that are based solidly on a deep study of what Scripture says about the issue. In People to Be Loved, Preston Sprinkle challenges those on all sides of the debate to consider what the Bible says and how we should approach the topic of homosexuality in light of it.

In a manner that appeals to a scholarly and lay-audience alike, Preston takes on difficult questions such as how should the church treat people struggling with same-sex attraction? Is same-sex attraction a product of biological or societal factors or both? How should the church think about larger cultural issues, such as gay marriage, gay pride, and whether intolerance over LGBT amounts to racism? How (or if) Christians should do business with LGBT persons and supportive companies?

Simply saying that the Bible condemns homosexuality is not accurate, nor is it enough to end the debate. Those holding a traditional view still struggle to reconcile the Bible’s prohibition of same-sex attraction with the message of radical, unconditional grace. This book meets that need.

Ratings and reviews

The debate is inconclusive, though arguments are presented logically and well-researched. I think there is some personal interpretation of the text, and arguments from the gay community are one-sided. The advice given to the Church is solid and should be implemented with urgency.

A must read, must own book for affirming and non-affirming believers alike. Spectacular handling of scripture as well as culture leads people from either position-upon-entry to a solid understanding of how God's people are diverse, nuanced and LOVED by their creator. I read 8 books on the subject prior to this. Where Sprinkle distinguishes himself as an author is his heart for truth that is beating simultaneously for the LGBT community as well as the ill-equipped individual Christian. Personally, I am far more confidant in my handling of the issue from the pulpit after reading People To Be Loved.

Well written. Well researched intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. Next step, how to counsel gay married couples that are engaged in our churches and may come to faith.

About the author

Dr. Preston Sprinkle is a biblical scholar, speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author, who’s written more than a dozen books. He's also the co-founder and president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, and the founder and host of the "Theology in the Raw" podcast. He earned a Ph.D. in New Testament from Aberdeen University in Scotland, and has taught Bible and Theology at Cedarville University (OH), Nottingham University (U.K.), and Eternity Bible College (CA).