The Bible and LGBTQ Adventists: a Theological Conversation about Same-Sex Marriage, Gender, and Identity

By Alicia Johnston

The Bible and LGBTQ Adventists boldly claims that the most biblically faithful reading of scripture is to affirm same-sex marriage and transgender identity. Despite this audacious claim, don't expect a confrontational approach. The author uses a conversational approach, dialoguing with the most respected voices in Adventism in an honest, direct, and respectful way. This is essential reading for any Seventh-day Adventist who have a heart for LGBTQ people and want to understand this subject better. No other resource covers this topic with such depth from a distinctly Adventist theological perspective.Topics addressed include the creation of gender, transgender and intersex people, the creation of marriage, the levitical prohibitions on same-sex sex, Paul's statements about homosexuality, Romans 1, Jesus' understanding of marriage, marriage and the Sabbath, and what we know about how LGBTQ people are doing in our churches, communities, and families. This book is surprisingly complete, with 338 pages of reading and over 200 footnotes. It offers enormous value to readers who want a complete and fair resource or a reference book for understanding particular biblical passages. The author also uses approachable language for everyday readers who may not have a depth of understanding about theological terms or a background in biblical languages.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1684894395
• ISBN13: 9781684894390
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Primedia eLaunch LLC
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 6.0"