Getting God’s Perspective

""There is no such thing as a view from nowhere." Andrew skilfully brings this reality to light as he shows how our thinking is shaped by the cultural forces around us. Writing with clarity and pastoral wisdom, he exposes the prevailing worldviews that dominate our culture, holds them up against the biblical story, and compellingly demonstrates that the invitation of Scripture is not only robust - it is good. In a moment of deep confusion around gender and sexuality, this book is an essential guide for anyone who doesn't want to unknowingly "be conformed to the patterns of this world"."

"Gracious and accessible, this book offers a valuable synopsis of Christian and secular worldview perspectives. Some readers will want to debate with or add nuance to parts of Andrew's framework - as is true of any well-simplified introduction to a complex topic. May many edifying and fruitful conversations spring forth from this book!"

"Written with warmth, clarity and personality, Getting God's Perspective lays a beautiful groundwork for understanding God's world and ourselves. Andrew also shows that running in God's paths is the best way to find joyful freedom, hope-filled purpose and secure identity."

"In this insightful book, Andrew employs the themes of God, origins, authority, freedom, identity, progress and the future to differentiate between secular and Christian perspectives on life and its purpose, illustrating the inevitable paths each worldview leads to. 'With concise, accessible chapters and thought-provoking follow-up questions, this book delves into fundamental issues such as identity, gender and sexuality, and offers thoughtful answers. While helpful for all ages, I strongly encourage every youth-group leader to acquire multiple copies and engage their teenagers in discussion as they navigate their thoughts, feelings and biblical truth. 'This book is a must read."

"In a cultural moment when conversations about identity, sexuality and gender generate more heat than light, Andrew Bunt offers clarity and conviction. This book doesn't simply tell us what to think - it helps us to understand why we think the way we do, tracing our deepest disagreements back to their worldview roots. For anyone seeking to hold fast to biblical teaching while genuinely understanding those who see things differently, Getting God's Perspective is an invaluable guide. Warm, wise and carefully argued, it equips Christians to engage the questions of our age with both courage and compassion. Courageous and compassionate - an invaluable guide for our cultural moment."

"Understanding where we get our perspectives from is crucial. If the God of the Bible is really there, then his perspective matters more than anyone else's, and discerning it is the most important thing we can do. In this book, Andrew helpfully unpacks this in the vital areas of sexuality and gender, with his characteristic clarity, courage and compassion - I thoroughly recommend it."

"Christians in the West are faced with a paradox. On the one hand, affirming people's own choices about their relationships and identities appears to be so obviously kind and loving. On the other hand, this flies in the face of the consensus view among Christians in every tradition and every age - as well as the teaching of Jesus. How can this be so? Andrew Bunt offers us a convincing answer... a coherent and credible account of Christian approaches to these questions - and shows why the historical Christian view is good news that our world really needs to hear."

"I like people who ask me tough questions... Andrew is up front. He is honest. He doesn't duck or dodge the tough stuff... I think for many people, wherever they are in relation to Jesus, this book will feel like a breath of fresh air. Please read it and give it to your friends."

"a book on worldviews that simply and successfully explains and contrasts the contemporary secular worldview with the biblical Christian worldview, and then insightfully shows how these respective worldviews apply to the vexed issues of sexuality and gender... he's done it in a biblically faithful, refreshingly accessible and disarmingly personal way."

"This excellent, easy-to-read book brings a fresh angle to this key contemporary issue. Written with disarming honesty, it will encourage Christians to be more confident in the biblical teaching on sex and gender, and help others to understand what Christians really believe and to consider whether it might make better sense than the alternatives."