Sam Allberry – författare

Är det okej att vara gay och kristen? Säger Bibeln verkligen att homosexualitet är fel? Är sexuell läggning grundläggande för vår identitet? Författaren och förkunnaren Sam Allberry tar sin utgångspunkt framför allt i de enastående anspråk och löften som Jesus ger, för att sedan visa på hans undervisning om sexualitet och både de kostnader och belöningar som gäller alla dem som följer honom. Som en troende som upplever samkönad attraktion har Sam länge skrivit med värme i detta ämne. Han utmanar samhällets syn på frågan och visar hur evangeliet är goda nyheter för alla, oavsett sexuell läggning. In bokens inledning säger han, ”Guds ord till mig na¨r det ga¨ller de ha¨r fra°gorna ka¨nns ibland fo¨rvirrande och sva°ra. A¨nda° a¨r de goda pa° ett verkligt och djupga°ende sa¨tt. Evangeliet om Jesus a¨r underbara nyheter fo¨r na°gon som upplever samko¨nad sexuell attraktion.” Boken är skriven för att vara till hjälp för både kristna och icke-kristna när de försöker förstå Bibelns undervisning på detta område, vare sig de upplever samkönad attraktion eller inte.

If marriage shows us the shape of the gospel, singleness shows us its sufficiency.Much of what we commonly assume about singleness—that it is primarily about the absence of good things like intimacy, family, or meaningful ministry—is either flat-out untrue or, at the very least, shouldn’t be true. To be single, we often think, is to be alone and spiritually hindered.But the Bible paints a very different picture of singleness: it is a positive gift and blessing from God. This book seeks to help Christians—married and unmarried alike—value singleness as a gift from God so that we can all encourage singles to take hold of the unique opportunities their singleness affords and see their role in the flourishing of the church as a whole. Written by a single pastor with global teaching and training experienceAddresses 7 common misconceptions about singleness in the church today: it is too hard, requires a special calling, means no intimacy, means no family, is a hindrance to ministry, wastes our sexuality, and is easyWritten for the church as a whole to better understand, embrace, and empower Christian singles

“God’s eternal plan for us involves our body. We can’t write off our physical life as spiritually irrelevant.” —Sam AllberryThere’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough. In fact, the Bible has lots to say about the body. With the coming of Jesus, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us”—flesh that was pierced and crushed for the sins of the world.In What God Has to Say about Our Bodies, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality as a gift. He offers biblical guidance for living, including understanding gender, sexuality, and identity; dealing with aging, illness, and death; and considering the physical future hope that we have in Christ.In this powerfully written book, you’ll gain a new understanding for the immeasurable value of our bodies and God’s ultimate plan to redeem them. Foreword by Paul David Tripp, author of New Morning Mercies An evangelical theology of the bodyAddresses current cultural topics including gender identity, transgenderism, idolatry of the body, and body-image

A Practical Devotional Guide to What It Means to Be “In Christ”Followers of Jesus refer to themselves primarily as “Christians,” but the New Testament frequently used a more meaningful term: “in Christ.” Disconnected from this deeper understanding of the gospel, believers today can miss out on the significance of unity with the Lord and its power to enrich every area of their lives. In One with My Lord, Sam Allberry examines the doctrine of union with Christ through a rich study of New Testament scriptures. Each chapter is short enough to be read as a devotional, giving believers a fresh lens to view the gospel daily as they pursue holiness, resist sin, build community, and worship God. In a time when people are searching for a place to belong, One with My Lord reminds believers that they have a perfect home in Christ. Accessible: Rich exposition of New Testament scriptures through short, devotional chaptersPractical Application: Help readers view every area of their lives and faith through the lens of being “in Christ”From Sam Allberry: Author of What God Has to Say about Our Bodies and coauthor with Ray Ortlund of You’re Not Crazy

Practical Advice for Weary Leaders Who Want a Gospel-Centered Culture for Their ChurchBeing a pastor is hard. Whether it’s relational difficulties in the congregation, growing opposition toward the church as an institution, or just the struggle to continue in ministry with joy and faithfulness, the pressure on leaders can be truly overwhelming. It’s no surprise that pastors are burned out, tempted to give up, or think they’re going crazy.While we’re quick to assert what the gospel says, we’re often too slow to admit what the gospel should do for our churches: reflect Christ’s beauty through a godly, grace-filled culture.In this practical guide, seasoned pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry help weary leaders renew their love for ministry by equipping them to build a gospel-centered culture into every aspect of their churches. Emphasizing the importance of healthy doctrine, they explain that failing to also nurture a healthy culture can be frustrating, polarizing, and even unbiblical. This encouraging guide features Scripture-focused advice on honesty, honor, preaching, leadership, and mission to support leaders and help them regain a beautiful, Christ-centered vision for their ministries.  A Great Resource for Pastors, Church Planters, and Seminary Students: Encourages weary church leaders with Christ-centered advice on hospitality, discipleship, preaching, and moreValuable Ministry Insights: Each chapter features discussion questions and a brief, engaging conversation between the authors about the topicBy Pastors Ray Ortlund and Sam Allberry: Expanding on their podcast, You’re Not Crazy

For many the resurrection is a nice thing to believe, the 'happy' ending to the gospel, as though after the darkness of the cross Spielberg was brought in to do the finish.But 'Lifted' shows that it's far more. The resurrection has overwhelmingly positive implications for our daily lives. Through it we can have real assurance of forgiveness and salvation. We are raised and empowered to live new, transformed lives. We have hope after death for our bodies and this physical world. We see the urgency of reaching all nations with the message of the risen Jesus. Life is now different: we have been lifted.The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just for Easter. It's for all of life.

God is Trinity. This is foundational and life-changing. Yet, bizarrely, for many believers, this is one of the least-examined aspects of the Christian life.Sam Allberry takes us right to the heart of who God is, something which has radical implications for who we are as beings made in his image.'Connected' unpacks the practical implications of the truth that God is Father, Son and Spirit. This transforms how we think of God and provides a vital perspective on key topics like:- identity- gender- church life- discipleship- prayerCould any issue be more important than this?The Trinity should never be shrouded in mystery - or jargon. Follow in Sam's footsteps and you will soon find yourself, like him, praising this awesome God who is Trinity.

Ett bibliskt perspektiv på vad sex är designat för att vara, betyda och göra för oss. Kristna ses alltmer som förlegade, restriktiva och dömande när det kommer till sex före äktenskapet, samlevnad, homosexualitet, könsidentitet eller transpersoners rättigheter. Faktum är att för många människor är denna fråga ett av de största hindren för dem i förhållande till kristendomen. Sam Allberry, författare till många böcker, bland annat Is God Anti-Gay?, beskriver Guds goda plan för att uttrycka mänsklig sexualitet, och visar att Gud själv är kärlek och att bara han kan tillfredsställa våra djupaste önskningar. Den här boken är en bra påminnelse om Bibelns positiva plan för kärlek, sex, äktenskap och idealisk för att ge bort till människor som kan se detta som en stötesten för tron. Om författaren Sam Allberry talar i dag över hela världen över frågor om sexualitet och identitet, och arbetar även som församlingsledare och pastor. Han studerade teologi på Wycliffe Hall vid Oxford University, innan han började arbeta i olika församlingar i Oxford och Maidenhead i Storbritannien. Sam har skrivit flera böcker, exempelvis 7 Myths About Singleness, Why Bother With Church? och bästsäljaren Is God anti-gay?. Han arbetar även som pastor i Immanuel Church i Nashville, USA. På fritiden gillar Sam att fotvandra, studera amerikansk historia och sakta men säkert fullända sitt recept på grön thaicurry.