Men and women are equal to and yet distinct from one another. In many ways this seems too obvious to even put into words. In other ways, however, this can be an unpopular position in stark contrast to the mainstream of society.
Gender, sexuality, and marriage are all part of God’s perfect and beautiful design—for our good and for His glory.
It’s hard to imagine that anyone reading this has not engaged in some sort of conversation about how men and women are unique, how they are equal, and how that affects the nature of marriage. These questions are not simply about the definition of marriage, but rather about what it means to be a man or a woman. So how do we think about these things? And how do we enter conversations about these things with others who may not share our perspective?
See what Dr. David Platt says in this video clip from his new study Counter Culture.
Several years ago, David Platt boldly challenged the church he pastored, and then Christians throughout the country, with the message that became his New York Times Best Selling Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream. He followed up Radical with Follow Me, an honest look at what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
In his newest book and study, Counter Culture, David encourages Christians to thoughtfully engage the issues of our day—and that ultimately these are not primarily political or social issues, but rather a gospel issue. In six powerful sessions, David invites Christians to embrace the reality that the gospel should compel us to a contrite, compassionate, and courageous personal response to cultural issues.
Using biblical foundations, practical illustrations, and personal exhortations, this study is a pointed yet winsome call for readers to faithfully follow Christ in countercultural ways. There will be a cost. There will be a reward. Do Christians in the contemporary church have the courage to counter the culture?
We’re excited for Counter Culture to release today!
Check out a sample of the study here.
There’s also a student edition!