7 Myths About Singleness
by Sam Allberry | Book Summary
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Author: Sam Allberry
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The assumption that lies behind these attitudes is that "singleness is presumed to be pretty much awful" (p. 12). Marriage gives sexual fulfilment, intimacy, family, and even ministry opportunities. Surely, since singleness is the absence of marriage, it is also the absence of these good things, too? In fact, although the Bible paints a realistic picture of life in a fallen world, it is unashamedly positive about both marriage and singleness. In short, singleness is a God-given gift and blessing. It is worth digging into this positive view, but to get there requires "overturning some common misconceptions" (p. 15). That's what this book is here to do. |
Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, author, and speaker who is best known for his work on sex and sexuality. His other works include: Connected, Is God Anti-Gay?, What God Has to Say About Our Bodies, and Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?. He is ordained in the Church of England and studied theology at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University.
7 Myths About Singleness
by Sam Allberry
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Sam Allberry |
| Publisher | Crossway |
| Date | February 2019 |
| Pages | 176 |
Overview:
For a lot of people, both inside and outside the church, singleness is presumed to be wholly negative. It follows, then, that any who are single should be encouraged to think about and pursue marriage. Should anyone suggest that they might be better to remain single, they often are met with a sense of suspicion that they are odd at best, defective at worst.
The assumption that lies behind these attitudes is that "singleness is presumed to be pretty much awful" (p. 12). Marriage gives sexual fulfilment, intimacy, family, and even ministry opportunities. Surely, since singleness is the absence of marriage, it is also the absence of these good things, too?
In fact, although the Bible paints a realistic picture of life in a fallen world, it is unashamedly positive about both marriage and singleness. In short, singleness is a God-given gift and blessing.
It is worth digging into this positive view, but to get there requires "overturning some common misconceptions" (p. 15). That's what this book is here to do.
Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, author, and speaker who is best known for his work on sex and sexuality. His other works include: Connected, Is God Anti-Gay?, What God Has to Say About Our Bodies, and Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?. He is ordained in the Church of England and studied theology at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University