Controversy erupted when some churches chose to appoint openly gay pastors. Now questions are arising as to whether or not the body of Christ should recognize a "gay church." Scripture is quite clear on the matter of homosexuality. But how should someone minister to those in the gay and lesbian lifestyles? Williams supports the mantra of "love the sinner, yet detest the sin." Realize that a compassionate approach always means confronting the sin for what it is. To preach the Gospel of pure love, we must shun any deception that puts people in bondage.
Author(s): Brian Williams
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 192
Preliminaries......Page 1
Dedicated in Graciousness......Page 5
Acknowledgments......Page 9
Table of Contents......Page 11
PREFACE......Page 13
Foreword......Page 17
Why This Book and Why Now?......Page 21
The Confrontive Appeal......Page 29
The Church of the Apostles......Page 77
The Compassionate Approach......Page 105
The Composite Anointing......Page 139
The Christological Apologetic......Page 181
The Causation Argument......Page 227
The Consequential Alternative......Page 269
The Committed Action......Page 293
The Confusing Apostasy......Page 315
The Combative Appeal......Page 357
The Comprehensive Admonition......Page 391
The Caring Affection......Page 419
