The Same Sex Controversy - Defending and Clarifying the Bible's Message About Homosexuality
by James R. White & Jeffrey D. Niell

In the guise of tolerance, modern culture grants alternative lifestyle status to homosexuality. Even more disturbing, some within the church attempt to revise and distort Christian teaching on this behavior.

The authors write for all who want to better understand the Bible's teaching on the subject, explaining and defending the foundational Bible passages that deal with homosexuality--including Genesis, Leviticus, and Romans. Expanding on these Scriptures, they refute the revisionists' arguments--including the claim that Christians today need not adhere to the Law. In a straightforward and loving manner, they appeal to those caught up in a homosexual lifestyle to repent and return to God's plan for His people.

Author Information: James R. White is the author of several acclaimed books, including The King James Only Controversy and The Forgetten Trinity. He is an elder of the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization, an adjunct professor with Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a professor of apologetics with Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He and his family live in Phoenix.

Endorsements: The Same Sex Controversy lucidly defends the Bible's message that both the orientation toward homosexuality and its behavior are immoral in God's sight. The authors exegete the relevant passages accurately and fairly. This is the book to give to all who want level-headed scriptural teaching as they wrestle with this provocative issue. -Dr. Joel R. Beeke--Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics

Reviews:

"With homosexuality portrayed on television and in movies as common, most people forget that God sees it as a sin. White and Neill examine the debate over the acceptability of homosexuality in light of specific Bible passages. They refute common misconceptions and rationalizations about how homosexuality is portrayed or discussed in the Bible and pull no punches in labeling the acts of lesbians and homosexuals as unnatural and wickedly sinful. Despite their unflinching stand against homosexuality, the authors are eager to minister to those wrestling with homosexual issues and to help those with family members or friends who are involved in homosexual activity. They offer procedures and techniques for resisting homosexual urges, as well as suggest ways the church can teach truthfulness and healing to the homosexual community. Obviously this book is for mature readers, both in age and years as Christians, but it is well-researched and solid in both biblical stances and emphasis on a need to face this growing negative trend in society." --Church Libraries

They end the book with a pastoral appeal to those who find themselves interested in or actually engaged in homosexuality. Rather than assuming a haughty attitude of condemnation, they attempt to make a reasonable, yet plain-spoken case for abiding by what is obviously God's will in this matter." --Gospel Advocate, Oct. 2002