Articles and Books - EGGS

ARTICLES

GENERAL

THE BIBLE

Is the traditional position built on a small number of Bible verses?
Don't the Old and New Testaments 'diverge' over these issues ?
Are evangelicals unreasonably subjective in their selection of the Scriptures they keep and those they reject?
Is it hypocritical of the Church to permit remarriage in church after divorce, but not same-sex marriage or blessings of same-sex relationships?
If the Church has changed its mind about slavery and is finally acknowledging the ministry of women, isn’t it right that same-sex relationships are now accepted?
Jesus’s emphasis in relationships was love – surely marriage is a quality of relationship not a
prescribed shape?
Does the Bible have examples of same-sex relationships?
Does the Bible fail to endorse committed same-sex relationships only because it had no awareness or knowledge of them?
Jesus didn't condemn homosexuality – rather the rich, hypocritical etc. Why are evangelicals so obsessed with same-sex sex?
Did they have faithful same sex relationships in New Testament times ?

SCIENCE

PASTORAL

CULTURAL CHALLENGES

BOOKS

Ed Shaw experiences same sex attraction and yet he is committed to what the Bible says and the church has always taught about marriage and sex. This book is written with great warmth and yet is robust in exploring truth. It is understanding and empathic, and at the same time challenging in its vulnerability and honesty. Ed’s 9 ‘missteps’ address key questions and issues that are raised again and again.

This book addresses some of the really important questions that people ask including ‘surely a same-sex partnership is ok if it is committed and faithful?’ and ‘Can’t Christians just agree to differ on this?’.

A reply to the suggestion that Acts 15 (the incorporation of Gentiles into the early Jewish church) is a ‘model’ for doing the same with same-sex relationships.

A superb combination of theology and sensitive pastoral thinking. The ten ‘affirmations’ may be of help for PCCs and other groups wishing to articulate their position.

A brief review of the evidence around the question of whether people can change their sexual attractions through therapy and counselling.

A powerful and beautifully crafted apologetic for the orthodox biblical position seen through the eyes of somebody who experiences same-sex attraction. Contains important insights into the emotional as well as the intellectual struggles involved, rooted in a faithful and intelligent exploration of scripture.

A helpful and careful look at the seven key biblical texts concerning same-sex unions in which he contrasts ‘traditional’ and ‘revisionist’ interpretations of them.

This is an easy to read book that explores issues of gender and Christian identity and that challenges us to move beyond some of the unhelpful categories that we all too easily import from the world. One reviewer suggested that Paris has produced an astute diagnosis of our times in suggesting that we live in an over-sexualised culture with an under-sexualised spirituality.

An historical study of the theological significance of sexual difference – the biological difference between male and female – throughout the Christian tradition. His argument is that this is foundational for a contemporary sexual anthropology and an adequate moral theology of marriage.

This book has to be one of the most honest and informative books about living as a single Christian. It addresses the issues of singleness that arise from never marrying, being divorced and/or bereaved. It is humorous, challenging and never dull..... a book for those who are single and a book for those who wish to understand how to build churches that genuinely include single people.

The author, a professional psychologist and academic with extensive experience in the research, teaching and counselling of issues of same-sex attraction, has written this guide for parents, pastors and friends.

Another contribution from the same author, this book covers many of the critical questions in a thoughtful and balanced way, and is especially useful for those working with young people and youth groups.

Most of us agree that we no longer live in Christendom. Some are suggesting that we are moving into what might be called an exilic period, where the church, in holding on to its beliefs, values and ethics will be increasingly at odds with the dominant culture. This book traces the experience of Christians in exile over the last 2000 years and offers a rich challenge in suggesting that exile might just be the Church’s best friend!