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Rainbow Savior
“Rainbow Savior is far more than a biblical work on homosexuality. This work is a much needed refresher on the basics of Christianity, basics applicable for all issues of sin and grace! I highly recommend this book for any Christian.”
- Rev. Dan Lindner, St. John’s NE, Minneapolis
- Rev. Dan Lindner, St. John’s NE, Minneapolis
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2014
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January 1, 2020
A loving presentation of the Bible's teaching about homosexuality. The book is divided into two major sections: Part 1 addressed to a Christian who has homosexual desires and wonders how to understand them and Part 2 addressed to pastors and other Christians who want to know how to interact with those with homosexual desires and how to approach this topic in the congregation and society.
In the first part the love God has for the individual with homosexual desires is shown as earnest and sincere. It is not incompatible with his commands regarding our sexual behavior (namely that sexual expression is only pleasing to God within the marriage of man and woman). The pain and confusion such a person faces is acknowledged, indeed, the failures and loveless actions of other Christians toward these people is freely confessed. Yet, the true answer is not in ignoring or embracing sin(of any kind) but in being embraced by God's free forgiveness which enables us to endure and struggle with his peace and love.
In the second part the author has some pointed observations about how our society got to this point and where its heading. The encouragement to speak the truth on this issue is placed in perspective as the message the world needs is the Gospel. Engaging in cultural struggles can prevent us from proclaiming the only message that can change hearts. Why would a person care what God says on any moral issue, if they do not know his mercy and salvation.
Overall Monday shows an admirable devotion to the truth of the God's Word and to the message of His love and redemption. If I had any (trifling) criticism it was his use of idioms and expressions. He intentionally takes expressions (coming out, Rainbow Savior, etc.) that has one come meaning and reshapes them and uses them in different ways. This is meant to draw attention and inspire thought. For me it was jarring and I wondered if some readers might dislike this.
Final verdict: Perhaps the best book of homosexuality I have read. I wholeheartedly recommend for church libraries and personal reading.
In the first part the love God has for the individual with homosexual desires is shown as earnest and sincere. It is not incompatible with his commands regarding our sexual behavior (namely that sexual expression is only pleasing to God within the marriage of man and woman). The pain and confusion such a person faces is acknowledged, indeed, the failures and loveless actions of other Christians toward these people is freely confessed. Yet, the true answer is not in ignoring or embracing sin(of any kind) but in being embraced by God's free forgiveness which enables us to endure and struggle with his peace and love.
In the second part the author has some pointed observations about how our society got to this point and where its heading. The encouragement to speak the truth on this issue is placed in perspective as the message the world needs is the Gospel. Engaging in cultural struggles can prevent us from proclaiming the only message that can change hearts. Why would a person care what God says on any moral issue, if they do not know his mercy and salvation.
Overall Monday shows an admirable devotion to the truth of the God's Word and to the message of His love and redemption. If I had any (trifling) criticism it was his use of idioms and expressions. He intentionally takes expressions (coming out, Rainbow Savior, etc.) that has one come meaning and reshapes them and uses them in different ways. This is meant to draw attention and inspire thought. For me it was jarring and I wondered if some readers might dislike this.
Final verdict: Perhaps the best book of homosexuality I have read. I wholeheartedly recommend for church libraries and personal reading.
June 22, 2018
this was a worthwhile read -- good theology and a good resource for the issue
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