A believing response to matthew vines 40 questions by. This is a short book, which seeks to provide a good response to matthew vine s popular book god and the gay christian. There is a whole collection of responses to matthew vines book and video here. Matthew vines is the author of god and the gay christian 3. Matthew vines is an advocate for the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lgbt people within christian communities and in society at large. The book claims to be written from a christian perspective, and in fact is published by a division of waterbrook multnomah press, a well known evangelical publishing. A fresh gay face is shaking things up in evangelical land.
This video lasts for five hours and it is james white, a reformed baptist, responding to matthew vines presentation for gay christianity. Matthew vines is a young author who has just released a new book trying to disprove that the bible condemns homosexuality, god and the gay christian. Living in wichita, kansas, matthew attended harvard university from 2008 to 2010. The biblical case in support of samesex relationships paperback june 16, 2015. Matthew vines is the founder and executive director of the reformation project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reforming church teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity. Some have promoted the video on other websites, sometimes furthering confusion, eg this one, this one, this one and this one which at the time of me writing this, refuse to display the feedback. Jun 28, 2014 matthew vines, author of god and the gay christian, debated dr. What makes vines book unique is that vines does not consider. Browns failure to answer matthew vines question is. James white of alpha and omega ministries dedicated a full five hours. Christopher yuan, christianity today, why god and the gay christian is wrong about the bible and samesex relationships.
They discuss the teachings of jesus in matthew 7 and matthew 19 as well as the creation account in genesis. Kellers ministry, and as anyone who has read my book knows, i am also. The very question simplifies the topic to a ridiculous level, matthew. There was an almost imperceptible pause followed by a brush off that may have slipped by listeners.
Matthew vines has posted a series of forty questions, found here. James white dialogue with yasir qadhi similarities and differences here is the recent dialogue dr. Briefly responds to one of the people who is trying to revise our understanding of scripture. View the profiles of people named james matthew white. Jimmy mentions that white might have missed the youre so vain blog post. James robert white born december 17, 1962 is the director of alpha and omega ministries, an evangelical reformed baptist christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona.
The relationship of homosexuality to christianity is one of the main topics of discussion in our culture today. So two years ago, i took a leave of absence from college and committed myself to thousands of hours of research and study about the bible and homosexuality. White and i have suggested to matthew that he and new testament scholar james brownson debate dr. They have borne very bad fruit and thus have failed jesus own test for good teachings matthew 7. When matthew vines burst onto the evangelical scene in 2012. The biblical case in support of samesex relationships. A response to matthew vines conversant book 1 kindle edition by hamilton jr. At the end, he came out bearing what he takes to be good news. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Matthew vines wont rest in defending gay christians the new. Straight people are never really forced to think about their sexual orientation as a distinctive characteristic, but its still a part of them, and it affects an enormous amount of their lives. Just a couple of years ago, vines made waves with the video of a lecture in which he attempted to argue that being a gay christian in a committed samesex relationship and eventual marriage is compatible with bib lical christianity. He is a professor, having taught greek, systematic theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics.
He is the author of more than twenty books, a professor and an accomplished debater. Why god and the gay christian is wrong about the bible. Less admiringly, james white, director of the alpha and omega. Christianity, homosexuality, james white, matthew vines. He attempted to argue the case that loving homosexual relationships were compatible with biblical christianity. This saturday on up for debate, vines joins host julie roys to debate author and. Join facebook to connect with james matthew white and others you may know. He faces biblical arguments against homosexuality head on and deconstructs them using scripture. May 21, 2017 this article is a continuation of response to james white part 1 of 4. The biblical case in support of samesex relationships, expounds further on the arguments made in his video. On an interpersonal level, matthew never responded to a single communication i sent him over the months. Queer rights activist and biblical scholar matthew vines reinterpreted scripture verses that typically condemn homosexuality in an lgbtaffirming reading of the bible at harvard university, the crimson reported. This is a clear, concise and easy to follow rejection of what matthew vines tries to argue in his book god and the gay christian.
Response to james white 2 of 4 orthodox reformed bridge. I suppose it is because apologists seem always to be on the attack, though the reality is generally that they are on the defensive, defending the faith against the inroads of the evil one. Sean mcdowell and matthew vines have a conversation about the bible and homosexuality. Brown opens up to charisma news in this exclusive interview. The biblical case in support of same sex relationships, convergent books, 2014.
The complete response to matthew vines is now available as a single program. It took months, but matthew vines and i finally exchanged a series of tweets about my standing invitation to him to debate his claims. While christians in other movements and in other nations face similar questions, the question of homosexuality now presents evangelicals in the united states with a decision that cannot be avoided. James white gives the biblical view of slavery and the falsifies the claim of comparing homosexuality and slavery. God and the gay christian audiobook by matthew vines.
A little while back i wrote an article entitled apologetics 101 where i. Brown to get some insights into this weekends upcoming debate. James vines phone, address, background info whitepages. What is absolutely stunning, though, is that in these 40 questions, he failed to ask the only one that really matters, namely, what does the bible say about homosexual practice. The audio of the matthew vines vs michael brown debate is streamed here on the moody site. The conversation on the radio show between jimmy and james white is mostly civil, though white does get a few jabs in. No, matthew vines, these 7 bible quotes do not support.
Dr james white, gay christianity refuted, 5 hours of audio. James whites full response to matthew vines on 8 march 2012, 21 year old matthew vines gave an emotionally charged presentation entitled the bible and homosexuality. Matt james is the international bestselling author of more than twenty actionpacked titles published in multiple languages, thriving within a mixed bag of genres, including science fiction, horror, and actionadventure. The introduction and first chapter were made available online, as was an outline of the contents. Matthew vines, god and the gay christian, new york. White responds that he did miss it, but that it probably wouldnt cause him to change his response, though he will look at it. Jun 23, 2014 matthew vines has recently become the face of the current gay christian movement, publishing god and the gay christian after his speech advocating christian acceptance of homosexuality went viral in 2012.
Within a very short time, we will know where everyone stands on t. Matthew vines responds to 40 questions for christians now waving rainbow flags with 40 questions of his own. God and the gay christian a response to matthew vines by. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory.
Vines presentation will help strengthen christians and equip them to respond to the arguments presented by mr. Several people have asked me to comment on matthew vines. Matthew viness unbiblical case for samesex relationships. Having taken a great interest in that video, i was keen to see whats in the book.
James white responds to theological challenges from matthew vines of the gay christian movement. A response to matthew vines conversant book 1 kindle edition. I have listened to the whole thing a few times, but i am not a christian. Prayer helps you overcome anything life throws at you. Matthew vines and michael brown debate homosexuality and the. The biblical case in support of samesex relationships, argues that homosexual orientation and committed samesex relationships are consistent with a high view of the bible and evangelical christianity. Brownson is a respected scholar and also heterosexual. Hes also penned two books with david wood in his popular dane maddock series berserk and skin and bones. Responses from others, to matthew vines video presentation many people who watched the video were initially convinced by the arguments presented.
Jun 04, 2014 no, matthew vines, these 7 bible quotes do not support samesex marriage 10. White ended his dialogue with matthew by stating, i stand ready to work with matthew vines to arrange a meaningful, constructive, respectful debatebut one that does not begin with my capitulation as the prior condition of the debate taking place. White examines the text of the quran, the beliefs of mormons and jehovahs witnesses, the differences between catholicism and evangelical christianity, and the doctrines of the. Matthew vines and michael brown debate homosexuality and. Note that james white responds contains not only a reference to youre so vain but also a sketch of the structure of my substantive argument, both of which i hoped could clear away some of whites confusion and focus the argument in a more constructive direction. Even those who attempt to write off vines as a young, heretical, nontheologian feel the need to respond. Keller for engaging with my book, and for doing so in a civil and respectful way. Winsome, accessible, and carefully researched, every page is brought to life by the authors clear love for scripture and deep, persistent faith. The biblical case in support of samesex relationships is available now.
God and the gay christian a response to matthew vines conversant book 1 ebook. Matthew vines says you can and hes created a viral video and bestselling book defending his view. May 23, 2012 rich pierce homosexuality, the dividing line comments off on gay christianity refuted. James white had with yasir qadhi, an islamic scholar and a teacher of the quran on the similarities and the differences of the two faith. Matthew vines, 22, uses a widely seen video and speeches to plead with others to. James white, professor at columbia evangelical seminary. Against a 2,000year old consensus within the christian church, vines contends that key biblical texts do not mean what they appear to meanthat homosexuality is fallen and sinful and completely. God, the gospel, and the gay challengea response to.
Apr 28, 2014 the author, matthew vines, is an openly homosexual man and a professing christian, whose video on homosexual behavior went viral and gave vines a platform from which to declare his views. On 8 march 2012, 21 year old matthew vines gave an emotionally charged presentation entitled the bible and homosexuality. How to make it until the lord comes scripture reference. In fact, vines knows the bible far better than many people who call themselves bible believing christians. James white gives the biblical view of slavery and. Matthew viness new book, god and the gay christian. Vines argument is laboured because he tries to draw on a variety of sources to prove his point whilst the authors of this book draw on. James matthews phone, address, background info whitepages.
Oct 24, 2014 october 24, 2014 james white uncategorized leave a comment a twitter dialogue with matthew vines. James whites response to matthew vines religious forums. Vines is a prominent speaker on progay topics in the context of christianity and authored god and the gay christia. No, matthew vines, these 7 bible quotes do not support same. Whatever it is, people do not appreciate it as they ought. Do you accept that sexual orientation is not a choice. I am answering the 40 questions put forward by gay christian advocate matthew vines, after which i will put two simple questions to matthew and his allies. The book, edited by mohler, includes contributions from different scholars and pastors, and provides a critique of vines book from biblical, theological, and historical perspectives. Matthew, the bible does not explicitly say men should not marry horses, or women should not marry trees, but only the most ethically and morally challenged would think that either action is commensurate with a biblical morality based upon the bibles explicit and positive teaching of the nature of gender, sexuality, and marriage. God and the gay christian a response to matthew vines. On june 28, matthew vines the face of the gay christianitywill go headtohead with dr. Progay activist reinterpreted antihomosexuality bible. Why wont gay theologians like matthew vines openly debate.
Michael brown, author of can you be gay and christian. James white is the director of alpha and omega ministries, a christian apologetics organization based in phoenix, arizona. White and me, since matthew relies heavily on prof. Jul 03, 2015 a believing response to matthew vines 40 questions. He is a professor, having taught greek, new testament textual criticism, church history, and various topics in the field of apologetics. There were many points where i agreed with him so i think it best to start there. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for james vines. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for james matthews. A chronological survey of the calvinismarminanism controversy in the sbc researched and compiled by timmy brister there is no learned man but will confess that he hat much profited by reading controversies his senses awakened, his judgment sharpened, and the truth which he holds more firmly established.
Flirted with going full jumbo edition today but pulled the plug because even i could not handle transitioning from a full response to a new short matthew vines video with a. I felt it important to post all these recent articles to help christians think through this emotionally charged topic. Vines examines the issues of homosexuality and gay marriage from a conservative, biblical perspective and finds support for gays who want to remain christian and also develop a life that. Mar 26, 2012 antigay teachings have caused an untold amount of pain and suffering in the world. Into this context now comes god and the gay christian, a book by matthew vines.
The works included here cover a variety of topics christians today are often faced with. Here he uses a phrase filled with good feeling words. I try to overlook it but there it is, another progay bible article. This is why i wanted to post a link to james whites response to matthew vines. Wilson, ken, a letter to my congregation, david crum media, 2014. Matthew vines, 22, uses a widely seen video and speeches to plead with others to consider the plight of the modern gay christian. This can lead the listener to think that these are basic beliefs held by all christians universally from day one. Sermon archives the book of james jerry vines ministries.
Matthew james, author website books interview quotes. Not only is paul plainly drawing from the genesis creation account terminologically speaking see gagnons extensive. Matthew vines wont rest in defending gay christians the. Several people have asked me to comment on matthew vine s new book god and the gay christian, a recent and wellpublicized argument for legitimizing homosexuality and samesex marriage. July 3, 2015 james white christian worldview, homosexuality leave a comment a believing response to matthew vines 40 questions. Yes its five hours and nine minutes long, but the world needs to hear this message. Matthew vines is the author of the book god and the gay christian and the founder of the reformation project. James white s full response to matthew vines on 8 march 2012, 21 year old matthew vines gave an emotionally charged presentation entitled the bible and homosexuality. If you are looking to get really biblical about this passage and all of these verses, go no further than james brownsons tremendous bible, gender. A fresh gay face is shaking things up in evangelical land rick wood after decades of evangelicals bludgeoning lgbt people with scripture, matthew vines reads the bible with a different lens. Evangelical christians in the united states now face an inevitable moment of decision.
Michael brown has 40 answers and 2 questions for gay. Matthew vine s 2014 book, god and the gay christian, was a followup to his infamous youtube clip the great debate. James white responds to matthew vines on homosexuality. Closing statement george bryson debate video the romans nine debate. God and the gay christian by matthew vines was very helpful for some research i am doing on the current debate regarding homosexuality and samesex marriage. So im strolling through the internet like i usually do, and i filter through all of the nonsense.
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