God and the Transgender Debate: What Does the Bible Actually Say About Gender Identity? [2nd Edition]

Helps Christians engage lovingly, thoughtfully, and biblically with discussions on gender identity. Originally released in 2017, this version has been updated and expanded.

In the West, more and more Christians are coming across the topic of gender identity in their everyday lives. Legislative changes are impacting more and more areas of life, including education, employment, and state funding, with consequences for religious liberty, free speech, and freedom of conscience that affect everyone. So it's a crucial moment to consider how to engage lovingly, thoughtfully, and biblically with one of the most explosive cultural discussions of our day.

This warm, faithful, and compassionate book that helps Christians understand what the Bible says about gender identity has been updated and expanded throughout, and now includes a section on pronoun usage and a new chapter challenging some of the claims of the transgender activist movement.

Andrew T. Walker also answers questions such as:

• What is transgender and gender fluidity?
• How should churches respond?
• What does God's word actually say about these issues?

What's New - Here's a summary of the main changes to the second edition:

• A section added to chapter 5, "Should we expect non-Christians to agree with us?"
• A section in chapter 6 looking at gender dysphoria
• A new chapter 13, "Challenging the Transgender Movement"
• More detail on what the creation account shows us about being male and female
• Guidance on thinking through the usage of pronouns

Contents
Foreword by R. Albert Mohler Jr.
1. He Had Compassion
2. How We Got to Where We Are
3. The Language
4. On Making a Decision
5. Well-Designed
6. Beauty and Brokenness
7. A Better Future
8. Love Your Neighbor
9. No Easy Paths
10. Challenging the Church
11. Speaking to Children
12. Tough Questions
13. Challenging the Transgender Movement
14. Open Hands

Author:

Andrew T. Walker is the Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement.

Endorsements:

Andrew Walker is one of the brightest lights in the evangelical church, which is why he was one of the first people I brought to EPPC. In God and the Transgender Debate he helps the church both understand and compassionately respond to today's challenges on gender identity. This new edition of the book is needed now more than ever.
--Ryan T. Anderson, President, the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC); Author, When Harry Became Sally

The Bible tells us Jesus was full of grace and truth. In this book, Andrew Walker follows in the footsteps of the Savior. He speaks truth, but he does it with grace and love. He tackles complex issues with care, clarity, and wisdom. This will be my go-to book for those who struggle to understand this pressing issue.
--Daniel L. Akin President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Biblically faithful and warmly compassionate, this is a timely resource for any offering pastoral care to those struggling with gender-identity issues. Andrew Walker provides a useful chapter for how parents should address this issue with their children, and also answers a range of commonly asked questions.
--Sharon James, Social Policy Analyst, The Christian Institute, UK; Author, Gender Ideology: What Do Christians Need to Know?

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