Does God Care About Gender Identity?

TGC Hard Questions

By: Samuel D. Ferguson

Narrated by: Chris Fabry

A Biblical Vision of Gender Identity

Since the beginning of humanity, people have recognized the distinct creation of the male and female gender in God's design. But with today's gender revolution, people are increasingly questioning who they are designed to be. In our society, gender identity has been divorced from biology and rerooted in psychology. Do the core teachings of the Bible uphold these modern ideas?

In this concise booklet, Samuel Ferguson carefully and compassionately compares the core beliefs and practices of the transgender movement with fundamental truths expressed in Scripture. Ferguson argues human identity is not determined by the individual but is given to us by our Creator, who designed our bodies and minds with purpose and encourages us to live in Christlikeness—choosing the path of God-given transformation over man-made transition.

• Short, Accessible Format: A concise biblical exploration of gender identity
• TGC Hard Questions Series: Equips listeners with answers to difficult questions facing the modern church
• Great Resource for Parents, Pastors, or Those Struggling with Gender Identity: Offers advice for tackling personal and corporate controversies related to sex and gender

©2024 Samuel D. Ferguson (P)2024 Crossway

Great hopeful book, with one caveat

I appreciated the insight into psychology and biblical context to gender dysphoria. However, as a public school teacher I was disheartened that the author presumed public schools are teaching students to think this way or helping it along. There was no citation of sources, and it seems the author is following the Court of public opinion and stating it as reality in this case. Public schools do not teach anything about sexuality. Teachers follow the parents’ lead, 100%. Schools don’t have plans to affirm your child’s chosen gender without your knowledge, but will obey doctor’s orders. Let’s not look for someone to blame. Social media is mostly to blame- kids talking to each other on devices when they should be talking to family or sleeping.