Preston Sprinkle is een leraar, spreker en New York Times-bestsellerauteur wiens werk zich verdiept in complexe morele en theologische kwesties. Hij benadert deze vaak uitdagende onderwerpen met een focus op christelijke principes en de toepassing ervan in het dagelijks leven. Sprinkle streeft ernaar ingewikkelde concepten toegankelijk te maken voor zijn lezers, en moedigt een bedachtzame en gracieuze omgang met hedendaagse maatschappelijke kwesties aan. Zijn doel is om anderen te helpen geloof en de relevantie ervan in een genuanceerde wereld beter te begrijpen.
Homosexuality is one of the most divisive topics among evangelical Christians today. In People to Be Loved, Preston Sprinkle challenges those on both sides of the debate to consider what the Bible says and how we should approach the topic of homosexuality in light of it.
With a scholar's mind and a pastor's heart, Preston Sprinkle offers a thoughtful and gracious treatment of one of the most divisive topics of our time--whether the Bible supports same-sex marriage.
Compassionate, biblical, and thought-provoking, Embodied is an accessible guide for Christians who want help navigating issues related to the transgender conversation. Preston Sprinkle draws on Scripture, as well as real-life stories of individuals struggling with gender dysphoria, to help you understand the complexities and emotions of this highly relevant topic. This book fills the great need for Christians to speak into the confusing and emotionally charged questions surrounding the transgender conversation. With careful research and an engaging style, Embodied explores:What it means to be transgender, nonbinary, and gender-queer, and how these identities relate to being male or femaleWhy most stereotypes about what it means to be a man and woman come from the culture and not the BibleWhat the Bible says about humans created in God’s image as male and female, and how this relates to transgender experiencesMoral questions surrounding medical interventions such as sex reassignment surgeryWhich pronouns to use and how to navigate the bathroom debateWhy more and more teens are questioning their gender
A Christian Teen's Guide to Understanding Homosexuality
Addressing the complexities of sexuality from a Christian perspective, this guide offers teens a thoughtful exploration of homosexuality, including insights on LGBTQ+ issues. Utilizing biblical scholarship and real-life stories, Preston Sprinkle aims to clarify misunderstandings and present God's intentions in contemporary society. The book serves as a supportive resource for those grappling with questions about their identity and faith.
A gripping mystery unfolds as MacLaren Yarbrough investigates the accusation against a youth pastor, convinced of his innocence despite a chilling dream linked to a murder. As she delves into the case in Hopewell, GA, she uncovers four potential suspects, but faces skepticism from the police and her husband, Joe, a local magistrate. The situation escalates when Joe is shot, forcing MacLaren to confront a deeply personal question: why was he targeted? The stakes rise as she races against time to uncover the truth.
How far did Paul stray from the view of salvation handed down to him in the Jewish tradition? Following a hunch from E.P. Sanders's seminal book Paul and Palestinian Judaism,Preston Sprinkle finds buried in the Old Testament's Deuteronomic and prophetic perspectives a key that starts to turn the rusted lock on Paul's critique of Judaism.
Homosexuality is one of the most hotly debated topics in the evangelical church today. In Two Views on Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church four contributors, two defending a traditional view and two defending an affirming view, address not only biblical and theological questions, but also the pressing pastoral questions for the church.
A timely exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, Exiles examines the political identity of the Church throughout history and offers practical guidance for Christians living in today's secular society.
Eine wertschätzende Annäherung aus christlicher Perspektive