“This I Know: A Simple Biblical Defense for LGBTQ Christians”
Jim Dant
Nurturing Faith Inc., 2018, 98 Pages

At A Glance: “This I Know” offers a heartfelt reassurance to 2SLGBTQIA+ Christians, affirming that Jesus’s love for them is unwavering and biblically supported, and encourages them to confidently embrace their faith and identity.

Overview: “This I Know: A Simple Biblical Defense for LGBTQ Christians” by Jim Dant is a compassionate and affirming guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who have felt alienated by traditional interpretations of the Bible. Dant addresses the pain and disconnection experienced by many in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, who grew up cherishing the message of God’s love but later found themselves marginalized by the very church that taught them these values.

The book aims to reintroduce 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to a Jesus who loves them unconditionally and a Bible that supports, rather than condemns, them. Dant emphasizes that 2SLGBTQIA+ Christians need not provide exhaustive theological justifications to critics who often aren’t open to genuine dialogue but rather are guarding their own dogmas and fears.

This work is a reassuring reminder of God’s inclusive love, encouraging 2SLGBTQIA+ Christians to reclaim their faith and confidently affirm, “Jesus loves me; this I know. For the Bible tells me so.”

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