When it comes to matters of sexuality and gender, as a church we believe these topics are more than issues that we discuss and argue about. The Bible reminds us that we are all image bearers of the One who created us. We are family members, colleagues, neighbors, friends, and people we sit next to in church. Often church is the last place those who have been acutely affected by the conversation want to be.
In this series, we are going to not shy away from this delicate conversation. With Jesus as the ultimate navigator of grace and truth, we are going to ask ourselves this question, “What does the love of Jesus invite us into?” Many of us will be surprised by what Jesus says with respect to grace and truth on these topics.
Join us as we discover together what it means to be pursued by God’s grace and invited to live into God’s truth.
God’s Grace & Truth Resources:
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The True Story of the Whole World — Michael Goheen and Craig Bartholomew
The Drama of Scripture -- -Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen
Messy Grace — Caleb Kaltenbach
Beautiful Union — Joshua Ryan Butler
Embodied—Transgender Identities, The Church and What the Bible Has to Say — Preston Sprinkle
People to be Loved: Why Homosexuality is Not Just An Issue --- Preston Sprinkle
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The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender is a collaboration of Christian pastors, leaders and theologians who aspire to be the Church's most trusted source of theologically sound teaching and practical guidance on questions related to sexuality and gender. Their site has great resources for parents and everyone to navigate issues regarding sexuality and gender: Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender
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A Two Minute Clip on Homosexuality Every Christian Should Watch:
Sam Allberry—editor for TGC, speaker for RZIM, founding editor of Living Out, and author of Is God Anti-Gay?—addressing the Church of England General Synod in London this week. Click here to watchThe Case for Idolatry: Why Christians Can Worship Idols — Andrew Wilson
Messy Grace — Caleb Kaltenbach on RightNow Media
