Marriage and Same-Sex Union Resources

I notice that Logos has (and is coming out with) several works that are pro-homosexual relationships. I'm actually glad to have Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships by James Brownson in Logos format. But where are the scholarly resources representing the traditional view?

Why doesn't Logos have resources like Robert Gagnon's The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics?

Logos should add the following resources related to the recent controversy over homosexuality and the nature of marriage:

A Queer Thing Happened to America by Michael Brown

What is Marriage? by Sherif Girgis, Ryan Anderson, and Robert George

Conjugal Union: What Marriage Is and Why It Matters by Patrick Lee and Robert George

Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom by Ryan Anderson

God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by Matthew Vines

God and the Gay Christian?: A Response to Matthew Vines by Hamilton, Burk, et al

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abondservant

I can't remember the name of it, but due to recent events there was a new journal started specifically to discuss issues of same sex marriage. I beleive TGC is behind it, and I read that Al Mohler's article was to be featured.

Edwin Bowden

I notice that Logos has (and is coming out with) several works that are pro-homosexual relationships. I'm actually glad to have Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships by James Brownson in Logos format. But where are the scholarly resources representing the traditional view?

Why doesn't Logos have resources like Robert Gagnon's The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics?

Logos should add the following resources related to the recent controversy over homosexuality and the nature of marriage:

A Queer Thing Happened to America by Michael Brown

What is Marriage? by Sherif Girgis, Ryan Anderson, and Robert George

Conjugal Union: What Marriage Is and Why It Matters by Patrick Lee and Robert George

Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom by Ryan Anderson

God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by Matthew Vines

God and the Gay Christian?: A Response to Matthew Vines by Hamilton, Burk, et al

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DeYoung's great book has a great annotated bibliography on the subject. Unfortunately many of his recommended titles are not available from Logos.

https://vyrso.com/product/50435/what-does-the-bible-really-teach-about-homosexuality

Including:

Allberry, Is God Anti-Gay?

Burk, What Is the Meaning of Sex?

Schmidt, Straight and Narrow: Compassion and Clarity in the Homosexuality Debate

Heimbach, Why Not Same-Sex Marriage? A Manual for Defending Marriage against Radical Deconstruction

Esolen, Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity

George, The Meaning of Marriage

Girgis & George, What Is Marriage? Man and Woman

Lee & George, Conjugal Union: What Marriage Is and Why It Matters

Edwin Bowden

Here are some great resources from Logos:

I highly recommend Kevin DeYoung https://vyrso.com/product/50435/what-does-the-bible-really-teach-about-homosexuality

Written by a conservative pastor as a resource for his church members. Addresses the Biblical passages and common questions. A free study guide is available from Crossway.

I also highly recommend David Platt https://vyrso.com/product/41317/counter-culture Addresses 9 different cultural issues with thorough Biblical basis. SBC

https://vyrso.com/product/44944/a-compassionate-call-to-counter-culture-in-a-world-of-same-sex-marriage is the chapter from Platt's book on the subject.

Walker & Teetsel https://vyrso.com/product/53101/marriage-is-how-marriage-transforms-society-and-cultivates-human-flourishing Brand new from directors of Manhattan Declaration and SBC ERLC.

Chip Ingram https://vyrso.com/product/38632/culture-shock-a-biblical-response-to-todays-most-divisive-issues

Glenn Stanton https://vyrso.com/product/41526/loving-my-lgbt-neighbor-being-friends-in-grace-and-truth Focus on the Family researcher

Barr & Citlau https://vyrso.com/product/46022/compassion-without-compromise-how-the-gospel-frees-us-to-love-our-gay-friends-without-losing-the-truth

Peter Hubbard https://vyrso.com/product/33314/love-into-light-the-gospel-the-homosexual-and-the-church

William Campbell https://vyrso.com/product/21738/turning-controversy-into-church-ministry-a-christlike-response-to-homosexuality Highly rated

Wesley Hill https://vyrso.com/product/23292/washed-and-waiting-reflections-on-christian-faithfulness-and-homosexuality by a celibate gay Christian

Paul Nyquist https://vyrso.com/product/47164/prepare-living-your-faith-in-an-increasingly-hostile-culture MBI president

Andreas Kostenberger https://vyrso.com/product/14440/god-marriage-and-family-rebuilding-the-biblical-foundation Thorough examination of contemporary controversies from Biblical perspective.

Doc B

In addition to these, I added a file to the Files forum that can be made into a personal book. It consists of a table of four different responses to Matthew Vines' 40 Questions blog post.

The file can be found here- https://community.logos.com/forums/t/112818.aspx

Doc B

Why doesn't Logos have resources like Robert Gagnon's The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics?

That has been requested numerous times, including one by me. It is a critically important resource and I wish I could find a way to light a fire under whoever could get it done.

J. Remington Bowling

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/749730#Comment_749730

Edwin,

Thanks for the suggestions. I already found Kevin DeYoung's book before posting my original suggestion, and purchased it.

One problem is that these books are all vyrso format. Why? Another is that some of the best works on the subject are missing. Almost all the resources you mention are popular level practical/pastoral works. Why? Where are the exegetical (Gagnon) and philosophical (Anderson) treatments of the subject?

If Faith Life can acquire pro-homosexual works that attempt to engage the issue at a high level on Logos, then it needs to do the same for the traditional understanding of human sexuality and marriage.

And, frankly, I'm not convinced the church needs more pastoral books on how to be loving towards homosexuals. Yes, we should be loving towards homosexuals. We have many excellent books on that subject, some you've helpfully highlighted for us. But that won't help Christians answer the challenges that pro-gay Christians are presenting to them. That won't answer the arguments of James Brownson or Matthew Vines. And with the secular culture placing so much pressure upon the Christian to submit to the new sexual ethic, their position looks very attractive.

By the way, here is another good resource (unfortunately still only vyrso--which is a lot better than nothing, I should say): https://vyrso.com/product/41235/can-you-be-gay-and-christian-responding-with-love-and-truth-to-questions-about-homosexuality

J. Remington Bowling

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/749736#Comment_749736

In addition to these, I added a file to the Files forum that can be made into a personal book. It consists of a table of four different responses to Matthew Vines' 40 Questions blog post.

The file can be found here- https://community.logos.com/forums/t/112818.aspx

Thanks.

abondservant

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/749746#Comment_749746

Oops, it was ERLC (part of the SBC) that is putting out the new magazine on the subject.

http://erlc.com/erlc/light

Considering who the featured authors are (Al Mohler for instance) you won't have to worry that they are going to take a stance outside what the bible teaches (trying to be vague enough to avoid being sent to Christiandiscourse.com, yet descriptive enough for it to be something people are interested in following up with).

Al has written a number of good pieces RE practical matters - so a man actively living contrary to leviticus 20:13, and romans 1 wants to join your church... what do you do. Wants to be baptized? wants to teach kids?

His thoughtful and biblical approach will I think give everyone something to think. He certainly caused me to think more deeply about a number of ancillary issues... I'm sure the magazine will also. Haven't read it yet, but I did just download it.

Lynden O. Williams

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/749751#Comment_749751

Homosexuality, Marriage, and the Church: Biblical, Counseling, and Religious Liberty Issues

J. Remington Bowling

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/749755#Comment_749755

Lynden,

Thanks. I saw that resource prior to posting too, but wasn't knowledgeable on it and saw that it was SDA publication and figured it might not be great for a broader scholarly audience. But after looking at it more closely it does look like it will be a good resource.

abondservant,

Thanks for the suggestion.

EastTN

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/749771#Comment_749771

I've seen good reviews of this one: Getting the Marriage Conversation Right: A Guide for Effective Dialogue by William May. It's "Gathering Interest" in pre-pub.