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Outcast. Radical. Countercultural.
Does standing out in the crowd ever leave you speechless?
Like in St. Paul’s day, the church around the world—and particularly in America—now frequently faces hostility at the first mention of “homosexuality” in casual conversations or public square debates.
Author Matthew Rueger openly embraces this hot topic, giving you a framework for defending your beliefs by first exploring the relationship between sexual sin in ancient history and twenty-first century tangles of the same flavor. Topics such as temptation, promiscuity, marriage, homosexuality, natural law, and the church’s role in it all swirl together to reveal our unifying need for a Savior. Rueger writes compassionately with a father’s heart and adamantly with a fierce determination to outline the truth about sexual morality from a reasoned Christian perspective.
We need to expect the unpleasant from our opponents, arm ourselves with answers to common objections, and speak in clarity and love. And let’s not lose sight of the church as a place of refuge for those who are battered down by their desires. Real people with real struggles are being lost.
Find your voice!
About the Author
Rev. Dr. Matthew W. Rueger is pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Hubbard, IA.
“ ‘The world’s goin’ to hell in a handbasket!’ So lament many modern Christians, surrounded by confusing ethical issues of our day. While believers in Christ may be tempted to throw up their hands in an increasingly challenging social context, we have hope. This hope is clearly and compellingly laid out in Matthew Rueger’s excellent book. Instead of hand-wringing, Rueger gives advice for remaining true to the Christian witness. Not only does he present a Christian perspective on many sexual ethical issues; he does so by providing a clear contextual, historical, and biblical background in a way that provides hope and guidance for modern Christians. It is scholarly and yet accessible to an average reader. This book would be a terrific resource for adult Bible classes, or for older teens and parents to provide discussion material for navigating the moral and biblical questions of our time.”
—Professor Scott and Julie Stiegemeyer, Authors of Your Marriage by God’s Design
“We live in a world where traditional views on sexuality and marriage are collapsing. How do we stand up for a Christian position when it is rejected simply because it is Christian? Dr. Rueger uses Scriptures and early Christianity to show that we are not alone, nor is there anything new under the sun. His discussions are thoughtful and clear, compassionate and Christ-centered. Biblical sexual morality will always be countercultural. This book is a helpful, welcome apologetic.”
—Deaconess Sandra Rhein, Hymnal Consultant, LCMS Office of International Missions, Deaconess, Emmaus Lutheran Church, South Bend, IN
