God and the Transgender Debate: What Does the Bible Actually Say about Gender Identity? by Andrew T Walker. The Good Book Company, 2017, 171 pages.
Reading Level: Teen, ages 15-18
Recommended for: ages 16-up
The issue jumped upon us before we were ready for it: one day we’re debating the viability of same sex couple marrying each other, and the next we’re wondering if biological males should be free to go into women’s bathrooms (and vice-versa). Issues move faster than the church, but thoughtful Christian teachers and thinkers have been a little more proactive lately. Two years ago, Engendered by Sam Andreades presented a biblical case for gender differences. Andrew Walker’s G0d and the Transgender Debate addresses how God’s people should respond–not so much to the issue itself as to the individuals who are burdened with gender dysphoria.
In the Foreward, Dr. Albert Mohler reminds us that “The sexual revolution is a failed experiment: one that will only result in personal tragedy and cultural chaos.” The church should not be confused about this. Andrew Walker reinforces the biblical case for God’s purpose in two distinct genders: “Humanity’s design is tied to humanity’s mission.” That is (harking back to the Creation Mandate), to be fruitful and multiply and care for the Earth. But there may well be confusion among Christians about how to regard those who reject or misunderstand the mission. The brief answer is, as Christ would–with understanding, compassion, and truth.
The questions are apt to increase as transgenderism becomes a larger topic in the media and probably in the classroom. This book would be useful in the church library as an aid to shaping the mind of the body of Christ.
Stay Up to Date!
Get the information you need to make wise choices about books for your children and teens.
Our weekly newsletter includes our latest reviews, related links from around the web, a featured book list, book trivia, and more. We never sell your information. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Support our writers and help keep Redeemed Reader ad-free by joining the Redeemed Reader Fellowship.
Stay Up to Date!
Get the information you need to make wise choices about books for your children and teens.
Our weekly newsletter includes our latest reviews, related links from around the web, a featured book list, book trivia, and more. We never sell your information. You may unsubscribe at any time.
We'd love to hear from you!
Our comments are now limited to our members (both Silver and Golden Key). Members, you just need to log in with your normal log-in credentials!
Not a member yet? You can join the Silver Key ($2.99/month) for a free 2-week trial. Cancel at any time. Find out more about membership here.
2 Comments
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Thank you for equipping your readers to think biblically about this urgent issue by featuring faithful books like this one by Andrew Walker.
This is a very timely book recommendation as I just had a conversation about this with my daughter who is attending a public university after homeschooling throughout her high school years. Not only do we need to equip our children with the truth and sound theology, but we need to prepare them for how to live in a fallen world surrounded by people that need that Truth and our love.