Coming Out of Homosexuality

by Bob Davies, Lori Thorkelson Rentzel, Lori Rentzel

Book Overview

Do you want God's will for your life -- but struggle with gay or lesbian desires? The authors of this book understand your dilemma. This is not a theoretical book: it is a practical guide for people struggling with same-sex desires. You'll find answers to your questions about what it means to be a man or woman, how your past relates to your present tensions, how biblical principles apply to your daily life, how you can form healthy relationships,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830816534
• ISBN13: 9780830816538
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: IVP
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Real hope for the hurting

Here is what the Bible says about Homosexuality: "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, *nor effeminate,* nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God." And if that's as far as the Bible went, there wouldn't be much else to say, or much hope to have. But look at what the very next verse says! "And such *were* some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God." (1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Did you catch that? Some of these Born Again, sanctified, washed, and justified Believers HAD BEEN effeminate, but were no longer! (Isn't that great?) That's what this book is all about; how to find freedom via the shed Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, Who came to set the captives free. You CAN be cleansed of every wicked thought, desire, or even intent. JESUS can do that for you, (not wretchedly struggle against it in your own flesh.) Jesus ALONE can do it, when your obedience to Him is fulfilled. Many people despise this, as it clearly abolishes their pet idols of "genetics," and psychological claptrap. But "whosoever" wants to be FREE from this sin, may come to Jesus. This book can help, but it is JESUS ONLY Who has the power to set you free! Read the Bible and see for yourself His tremendous working power. Read a portion of the Gospels and you'll find many people who were supernaturally transformed by this lowly carpenter from Galilee. (He can do it for you, too.) I'm saved! Do I struggle? (Of course, and am promised to have struggles for the duration of this journey.) Am I overcome and defeated? Only if I forsake the Lord Jesus and believe it is up to me to overcome my own sin. But when I am reconnected to Him, there is nothing I cannot do. (May the Lord graciously remind me of this when I am tempted.) You can be healed PERMANENTLY by Jesus. Read the positive reviews and see just a small sample of the people who've been delivered from the bondage and power of darkness. (Come to Jesus and He'll dispel the darkness from your soul, as well.)

Very helpful for those who want to be changed.

One of my pastors, who loves me and also has a son in the homosexual lifestyle whom she loves dearly, lent this book to me more than 2 years ago. I still have it because I go back and re-read parts of it when I want encouragement and reinforcement. I lived a lesbian lifestyle for about seven years, but I am here to tell you that through this book (and several others), I have learned that God loves me deeply and offers real hope for permanent healing and change. I am now in a healthy heterosexual relationship. I am currently abstinent and will remain so until I marry, but look forward to a fulfilling sex-life with my future husband. I am thankful that Bob and Lori wrote this book for all of us who have the courage to let God into our hurt and believe that He can heal us and YES, CHANGE us!

An EXCELLENT book that has GIVEN ME HOPE and some practical steps in my own walk out of lesbianism

The writers shares exerpts from different people's life experiences from such an honest, transparent, and thought-provoking point of view. This has helped me in my walk out of lesbianism. Identifying triggers, coping with sexual temptation, and practical tips and little stories are interspearsed throughout this book. I know I've had hurts and lots of pain and lots of anger. I felt very encouraged and found it to be very relate-able. If you're looking for honesty, hope, and some practical steps out this is a book for you. I now have HOPE too because Jesus helped me with my battles with lesbianism and continues to help me- now He's helping me with my anger and frustration that I sometimes display with my children. But you know what?- Jesus is there to help me, to help you through anything whether it's homosexuality or whether its through anger or whether it's through problems with... well, you fill in the blank. He just promises to be there to help because the Bible says that Jesus "came to seek and save what was lost." (Luke 19:10). You ever feel lost? I know I have and I have been so amazed at this Jesus who never gave up and never gives up on me even when I have and think He should. There really is HOPE, my friend. The sadness and always pursuing in other women what I wanted from my mom is and what I wanted to see in me is just engulfing and never satiated or satisfied when I go at it with this route. I just felt like I only hungered for more and more versus ever feeling truly met. Well, now Jesus is teaching me a peace about myself (get that!- too cool as at one point I would never have imagined it) and more and more about sweet friendships and loving women in a deeper way than I ever could before. He's also letting me be loved in a deeper way than I've known before too- Jesus just blows me away. Take care, my precious fellow traveler. I hope you find rest along the way too.

I thank God for this book!

I am a 17 yr. old Christian guy trying to learn Gods will for my life but I have battled with homosexual desires for years. I was praying and seeking God for help. (obviously this isn't an area you go and tell everyone about) I ordered the book and it has honestly changed my life. Bob and Lori share their personal struggles and how to overcome their temptations and desires. Teaching that as we grow spiritually in God... HE will bring change and healing into our lives. Homosexuallity is a SIN! God did not intend for us to be this way and HE HAS OFFERED HOPE! There IS a way out! This book shows and relates to many experiances common to us men and women stuggling with Homosexuality. This book is a God-SEND it will bring new light to our struggles. Keep the faith... ; )

this Book Was Great

I'm a 22y/o college student. I read this book and thought it was great. If you're a Christian and are truly seeking change, this book is for you. i was surprised by the negative reviews. As I read this book, I was floored at how the author knew exactly where I was coming from. Bob davies personally struggled with the issue of homosexuality. This book really helped me identify with my personal struggles and offered some great advice.