Transgender (audiobook)

Transgender (audiobook)

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How Christians can think biblically, act wisely, and relate lovingly over the issue of transgender.

Part of the Talking Points series.

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There’s been huge cultural change in the last few decades. Same-sex marriage would have been unthinkable 20 or 30 years ago. Now it’s almost universally accepted in the Western world. Now suddenly the issue of transgender is the next big social, cultural issue that has dominated the headlines.

Vaughan Roberts surveys the Christian worldview and seeks to apply these principles to the many complex questions surrounding gender identity. This short book gives an overview and a starting point for constructive discussion as we seek to live in a world with different values, and love, serve and relate to transgender people.

Talking Points is a series of short books by Vaughan Roberts, designed to help Christians think, talk and relate to others with compassion, conviction and wisdom about today’s big issues.

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Contents

  • Introduction
    1. Culture
    2. Compassion
    3. Convictions: Creation
    4. Convictions: Fall
    5. Convictions: Redemption and Glory
    6. Wisdom

  • Further reading

Specification

Contributors Vaughan Roberts, Derek Perkins
Format Audiobook
Language English
Publisher The Good Book Company
Endorsements

Timothy Keller

In this brief book on a complex subject Vaughan Roberts combines the traditional Christian understanding of gender and the body, with a very careful, loving, understanding stance toward transgender people. The two almost never go together, and that’s why this book is so good!

Independent reviews
 

"Have this on your bookstand"

Camilla Olim, Christian Concern, September 29th 2016

‘Transgender’ is short, accessible, and yet theologically robust and emotionally sensitive. It answers many of the questions Christians may have, equipping them to speak clarity into the confusion. Every church should have this on their bookstand.... continue reading

 

"An essential read"

Tom Roberts, Bethinking, October 2nd 2016

Transgender is an essential read for anyone wanting to get to grips with this important issue. Accessible enough to be read by a youth group; deep enough to provide a helpful starting point to church leaders, parents, teachers and others … It’s not the last word on the matter, but it’s a great place to start.... continue reading

 

"A valuable primer"

Samuel D. James, The Gospel Coalition, September 20th 2016

Roberts’s book offers a helpful summary of what the church should be saying about transgenderism and gender identity.... continue reading

Customer reviews


19/04/2023

“Very Good Read!”

(Review written for 'Transgender (ebook)')

This book opened my eyes to an area that was foreign to me before; and it did so in a biblical way; which I am truly grateful for; to understand someone in order to share the love of God with them is very important; and because of the "plain language" information shared within these pages, I feel so much more equipped to do so. Thank you!


19/04/2023

“Very Good Read!”

(Review written for 'Transgender (ebook)')

This book opened my eyes to an area that was foreign to me before; and it did so in a biblical way; which I am truly grateful for; to understand someone in order to share the love of God with them is very important; and because of the "plain language" information shared within these pages, I feel so much more equipped to do so. Thank you!


19/04/2023

“Very Good Read!”

This book opened my eyes to an area that was foreign to me before; and it did so in a biblical way; which I am truly grateful for; to understand someone in order to share the love of God with them is very important; and because of the "plain language" information shared within these pages, I feel so much more equipped to do so. Thank you!


29/10/2018

“Excellent introduction”

A really brief helpful book for Christians wanting an introduction to transgender from a biblically orthodox stand point.

It's not evangelistic/apologetic (and isn't trying to be) so I wouldn't give it a non-Christian.


29/10/2018

“Excellent introduction”

(Review written for 'Transgender')

A really brief helpful book for Christians wanting an introduction to transgender from a biblically orthodox stand point.

It's not evangelistic/apologetic (and isn't trying to be) so I wouldn't give it a non-Christian.


29/10/2018

“Excellent introduction”

(Review written for 'Transgender')

A really brief helpful book for Christians wanting an introduction to transgender from a biblically orthodox stand point.

It's not evangelistic/apologetic (and isn't trying to be) so I wouldn't give it a non-Christian.


22/08/2017

“Balanced and helpful”

The book is clearly written, informative and balanced, without being too long or complex


22/08/2017

“Balanced and helpful”

(Review written for 'Transgender')

The book is clearly written, informative and balanced, without being too long or complex


27/01/2017

“light weight but good”

(Review written for 'Talking Points: Transgender')

If, like me, you have an interest in the whole lgbt issue, then this book on gender dysphoria or transgenderism will provide a basic introduction. It traces the issues as to why transgenderism is growing and challenges the worldly reaction that either says yuk or yes. I am sure, like me, the initial reaction is yuk, partly because it is so obviously at odds with what God has created. But Mr Roberts makes the very real Biblical point that just as true believers are trophies of grace, so we should see unbelievers as targets of grace and not as yuk. We really can be gracious without condoning the sin and we must remember that for all of us, our sins (whatever they are) separate us from God. We also need to realise that very soon (if not already), lgbt people will come into our churches, get saved and start to grow in Christ. We have to be there to help them in their journey towards greater Christlikeness.


27/01/2017

“light weight but good”

If, like me, you have an interest in the whole lgbt issue, then this book on gender dysphoria or transgenderism will provide a basic introduction. It traces the issues as to why transgenderism is growing and challenges the worldly reaction that either says yuk or yes. I am sure, like me, the initial reaction is yuk, partly because it is so obviously at odds with what God has created. But Mr Roberts makes the very real Biblical point that just as true believers are trophies of grace, so we should see unbelievers as targets of grace and not as yuk. We really can be gracious without condoning the sin and we must remember that for all of us, our sins (whatever they are) separate us from God. We also need to realise that very soon (if not already), lgbt people will come into our churches, get saved and start to grow in Christ. We have to be there to help them in their journey towards greater Christlikeness.

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