I've known Sam Allberry for about 15 years now. I've long appreciated his clarity as a teacher, preacher and writer. I now admire his courage and honesty as well.
Sam has a new book coming out shortly, entitled "Is God Anti-Gay?" That's a good question. Many people assume that the answer is no, by which they mean that God has no objections to someone fully embracing a gay lifestyle. Alternatively, once one says God does have objections to this, you are saying that God is anti-gay.
Sam sets out to steer the reader through this particular minefield. It is his deep conviction that a gay lifestyle and identity is not something that God is content for a person to embrace. And yet Sam also wants to affirm, equally passionately, that this does not make God anti-gay. The Christian gospel is good news, and it is good news for everyone - including those who experience same-sex attraction. Sam has had to think these things through from the perspective of his first-hand experience.
I've not yet seen the book - I'm not well enough connected to get review copies of things, and it comes out on July 16th. I did enjoy reading an article Sam wrote a few months back entitled A Hundredfold. Nobody ever loses out by following Jesus, however much they may give up. I've found that article helpful in quite a number of conversations I've had since reading it.
In the meantime, The Good Book Company, who are publishing Sam's book, have produced a 10-minute video interview with Sam. It's a chance to hear about his Christian story, his Christian ministry, and why he set out to write this little book:
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