「俗世社會的性倫理與基督教會」
作者: 芮馬太
譯者：蔣雅利、王亞達
出版社: 中華福音道路德會
Sexual Morality in a Christless World
Author: Matthew Rueger
Translator: Ya Li Jiang, Ya Da Wang
Publisher: CELC
「俗世社會的性倫理與基督教會」
格格不入。
偏激份子。
反主流文化。
教會被眾人如此看待是否讓你啞口無言？
跟保羅的時代一樣，現今世界各地的教會－尤其是在美國－
在公眾領域的討論中，一提起同性戀，就會遭遇到滿滿的敵意。
作者芮馬太坦然地面對這個燙手議題，提供了一個讓你捍衛自己信仰的框架。 首先他探討古代歷史中的性犯罪與二十一世紀同性糾葛之間的關係；諸如像試探、濫交、婚姻、同性戀、自然律，以及教會在這其中的角色；並在這場漩渦中揭露出人共通的需要就是一位拯救者。
作者以為父的心腸－憐憫而堅定地－用一個理性基督徒的觀點，勾勒出關於性倫理的真理。
我們需要準備好面對可預期的反對者的不快，並預備好自己能回答常見的反對意見，
而且要講得清楚跟富有愛心。讓我們不要失了焦點，教會正是那些被他們慾望擊潰之人的避難所。
向那些正在失喪邊緣掙扎的人們，發出你的呼聲吧！文的良藥醫治靈魂。當代讀者在路德這位既是憂鬱症病友又是關顧憂鬱症患者的牧師身上找到：憂鬱症並非信仰失敗，而是信仰歷程的一部分，甚至可被視為邁向靈性成長的標記。
Sexual Morality in a Christless World
Out of place.
Extremists.
Counterculture.
Does this perception of the church leave you speechless?
Just as in Paul’s time, churches around the world today—especially in the United States—
face intense hostility in public discussions about homosexuality.
Author Rueger confronts this sensitive issue candidly, providing a framework for defending your faith. He begins by exploring the relationship between sexual crimes in ancient history and homosexual entanglements in the 21st century; issues such as temptation, promiscuity, marriage, homosexuality, natural law, and the church’s role within this complex web; and reveals, within this vortex, the universal human need for a Savior.
With the heart of a Father—compassionate and steadfast—the author outlines the truth about sexual ethics from a rational Christian perspective.
We need to be prepared for the expected displeasure of opponents and to be ready to respond to common objections, clearly and lovingly. Let us not lose focus; the church is a refuge for those overwhelmed by their desires.
Speak out to those struggling on the brink of despair!
目錄 Table of Contents
引言
Chapter 1 羅馬背景
性傾向
孌童戀
體育館
女性和家庭
一個濫交的世界
羅馬領袖的例子
性濫交的其他表現
總結
Chapter 2 猶太背景
婚姻及家庭
離婚
沒有人人平等
寡婦與亡夫兄弟的婚姻
童貞及純潔
性與兒童
同性戀
Chapter 3 審視經文
重看背景
論及婚姻的一般經文
性倫理及同性戀的性
關於性行為的一般經文
總結
Chapter 4 爸媽，我是同性戀
教會的角色
馬太福音十九章和閹人
試探與罪
同性戀與傾向
總結
Chapter 5 反對意見懶人包
律法適用表裏不一
基督徒不接受同性戀與種族偏見有關
天生如此：追求證據
怎麼會有人想當同性戀者？
美國精神醫學會（APA）於1973 年決議同性戀非精神疾病
可是聖經明明說你們不該論斷人
總結
Chapter 6 捍衛一男一女婚姻的理由
財務上的考量
家庭結構的影響
道德考量
餘波效應
結語 我只是想聽福音
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Roman Context
Sexual Orientation
Pedophilia
Gymnasium
Women and Family
A World of Promiscuity
Examples of Roman Leaders
Other Manifestations of Promiscuity
Summary
Chapter 2 – Jewish Context
Marriage and Family
Divorce
No Equality for All
Marriage of a Widow and Her Deceased Brother
Virginity and Purity
Sex and Children
Homosexuality
Chapter 3 – Examining the Scriptures
Revisiting the Context
General Scriptures on Marriage
Sexual Ethics and Homosexuality
General Scriptures on Sexual Behavior
Summary
Chapter 4 – Parents, I’m Gay
The Role of the Church
Matthew 19 and the Eunuch
Temptation and Sin
Homosexuality and Orientation
Summary
Chapter 5 – Objections Summary
Inconsistent Application of the Law
Christians’ Rejection of Homosexuality is Related to Racial Prejudice
Born This Way: Seeking Evidence
How Can Anyone Want to Be Homosexual?
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) ruled in 1973 that homosexuality is not a mental illness.
However, the Bible clearly states that you should not judge others.
Summary
Chapter 6 – Reasons for Defending Monogamous Marriage
Financial Considerations
The Influence of Family Structure
Moral Considerations
Aftermath Effects
Conclusion: I just want to hear the Gospel.
詳細資料 Other Book Details
ISBN：9789860620801
出版日期： 2021 年 03月 01日
頁數： 263 頁
尺寸：148 mm x 210 mm
重量：370 克
語言：繁體中文
裝幀： 平裝
適用對象： 適用所有人
ISBN: 9789860620801
Publication Date: 03-01-2021
Pages: 263 pages
Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm
Weight: 370 grams
Language: Traditional Chinese
Binding: Paperback
Target Audience: All People
作者簡介 About the Author
芮馬太牧師博士（Rev. Dr. Matthew Rueger），在威斯康辛協同大學時期即雙主修人文及神學學位。美國韋恩堡協同神學院道學碩士，英國杜倫大學哲學博士。
他曾在愛荷華州立大學主授「同性婚姻」與「性倫理學」等相關課程，也曾在2018年來台講授基督教會與性倫理講座。
芮馬太牧師與師母德娜育有五女二男，兒孫滿堂。自1994年以來一直愛荷華哈伯德市擔任聖約翰路德宗教會的牧師，也是美國路德會東愛荷華教區第一副主席。
Rev. Dr. Matthew Rueger earned dual majors in humanities and theology at Concordia University Wisconsin. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne and a PhD in Philosophy from Durham University.
He has taught courses on same-sex marriage and sexual ethics at Iowa State University and lectured on Christian churches and sexual ethics in Taiwan in 2018.
Rev. Dr. Rueger and his wife, Dena, have five daughters and two sons, and many grandchildren. He has served as pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hubbard, Iowa since 1994 and is also the First Vice President of the Lutheran Diocese of East Iowa.
