A Place at His Table: A Biblical Exploration of Faith, Sexuality, and the Kingdom of GodAcross the world, navigating the terrain of sexuality is becoming increasingly difficult. People on all sides of the discussion agree that so much is at stake, but how do we move forward? Into a confusing and often painful debate, A Place at His Table offers clarity, insight, and warmth. Holding firmly to the Bible, Joel Hollier leads us in a journey where we can re-examine traditional understandings, ask fresh questions, and enter a place of welcome for all people in God’s church. Whether you are a leader, pastor, or congregation member who is seeking to love well, this timely book will equip you to enter the discussion in faithful, informed, and nuanced ways. |
Contents
| 9 | |
Where Are We and How Did We Get Here? | 17 |
Just So We Are on the Same Page What Does it Mean to Be Gay? | 27 |
On Learning to Read | 43 |
A Rather Good Place to Start | 58 |
The Fate of Two Cities | 73 |
The Abomination | 84 |
A Tale of Two Words | 103 |
The Final Pillar | 121 |
Losing Our Theology | 142 |
Changing Biblical InterpretationsA New Thing? | 154 |
| 201 | |
A Series of Open Letters | 207 |
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