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We are living in a rapidly changing culture. Since the 1960s, the changes in our sexual ethics have become increasingly problematic. How are people--especially Evangelicals and other conservative Christians--supposed to respond? Does the Bible address these seismic changes? How is a believer supposed to raise a family in the cultural chaos of the twenty-first century? If you have asked any of these questions before, then this book is for you. Peterson argues forcefully that the changes in our culture are a direct result of a postmodern and post-Christian cultural rejection of the mandates established by God in the opening two chapters of Genesis. The reason Western culture is imploding morally is directly connected to the Enemy's undoing of each of the Genesis mandates established by God for human and cultural flourishing. With Western culture's rejection or undoing of every one of God's mandates in Genesis, is there any hope for the survival of once-thriving Judeo-Christian cultures? Peterson tackles these and many other issues in a forthright and unreserved manner. This book is not for the faint of heart. It is a call for a return to cultural sanity rooted in the fear of God and his Word.

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The Bible, Sexuality, and Culture, written by Brian Peterson, is a book worth reading. Why? Peterson addresses moral issues that the church will have to answer. In his book, Peterson gives a clear and solid explanation of the issues, identifies the historical teaching of the church and applies it to the issues, and supports his explanation with a wealth of resources that provide readers with additional sources. --Donald G. Bennett, USA coordinator, Division of Education, Church of God Brian Peterson's book is like 'cold water to a thirsty soul.' Grounded in accurate hermeneutics and orthodox theology, the book covers relevant topics such as marriage, sexuality, and morality. Peterson's knowledge of history combined with his insights into the present cultural decline make this book a must for anyone who wants to understand how far down the proverbial slope we have come. Thankfully, Peterson invites us to return to the ways of God, the truth of Scripture, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit who will lead us to 'model what true and authentic sexuality looks like.' --Tiberius Rata, professor and associate dean, Grace College and Theological Seminary The radical reimaging of the biblical narrative regarding sex, marriage, family, and culture has moved our nation to the precipice of an ethical collapse. Although Christian tradition has for centuries held strong dogma in these areas, our generation is witnessing a profound weakening of them and there has been very little serious academic engagement regarding the matter. Thankfully, Dr. Brian Neil Peterson has written an incredible scholarly and biblically sound book, which I highly recommend for any pastor, church leader, parent, or grandparent who wishes to help this generation navigate between biblical truth and cultural pressures. --Lamar Vest, former chairman, National Association of Evangelicals With today's all-out attack on biblical norms for marriage, sexuality, and family, Peterson's book demonstrates that God's design for marriage, family, and sexuality is best. It must be defended and celebrated. This study, grounded in the Word and sound theology, will help you take a stand. --Michael L. Brown, host, Line of Fire broadcast

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Brian Neil Peterson is Associate Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He is the author of numerous books and peer-reviewed articles. His more recent research has focused on the intersection of the Bible and sexual ethics. One of his more popular books, and a favorite of students and pastors, is What Was the Sin of Sodom: Inhospitality, Homosexuality, or Something Else? (Wipf & Stock, 2016).

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