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Sex God (Paperback)

by Rob Bell (Author)
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Starred Review. Bell raises the bar with this evocative follow-up to last year's bestseller Velvet Elvis. "Is sex a picture of heaven?" he wonders. It's all about God and sex and heaven, he says: "...they're connected. And they can't be separated. Where the one is you will always find the other." Bell's book isn't a sex manual, an exploration of the differences between men and women or a marriage how-to, though all of that is here. Instead, it's the story of God becoming human, of humans mirroring God and love made manifest in the chaos of our humanity. Sex God is about relationships revealed in a way that elevates the human condition and offers hope to those whose relationships are wounded. In Bell's spare, somewhat oblique style, he addresses lust, respect, denial, risk, acceptance and more. His love for God and the Bible is clear, as is his ability to ask probing questions and offer answers that make readers think deeply about their own lives. He does a fine job using the Bible and real life to show that our physical relationships are really about spiritual relationships. This book joyfully ties, and then tightens, the knot between God and humankind. (Mar.)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Let's talk about sex, Jun 10 2008
By Yu Ling Lee (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Rob Bells second outing as an author explores the endless connections between sexuality and spirituality (from the subtitle). Im not so sure about the design of the book (I liked his simple MAC-like attempt for his first book - Velvet Elvis), but the content is Vintage Bell - just love it.



Since I regularly listen to Robs sermons, I was familiar with many of his ideas. Its always interesting to see how the spoken word gets translated (and perhaps altered/refined?) into the written word. Makes me wonder how the oral tradition of the Christian faith became the written word of the Bible.

I love Robs humility - he would frequently say that the sermon (or in this case, the book) is the beginning of the conversation. His aim is to invite fellow travellers to enter into this journey of contemplating the deep issue of sexuality and then deepen our understanding through conversation.

The root of the word sex comes from secare, meaning to cut off (we get sect, bisect, sectarian from this root). So basically, our sexuality is our awareness of how profoundly were severed and cut off and disconnected. Second, our sexuality is all of the ways we go about trying to reconnect. (p. 40) This understanding of sexuality may stretch our understanding of sex - but I think its worth considering as God has created us to be sexual creatures.

I loved chapter 3, entitled Angels and Animals. Rob basically gives two warnings: first, dont just be an animal by succumbing to our urges/desires. Secondly, watch out for the overcompensation of much of Christianity - thinking that we must be sexless beings in order to be pure. Instead, we must channel our sexuality in healthy ways.

In chapter 5, Rob talks about love. I thought this quote was very provocative - God can do anything - thats what makes God, God. But God cant do everything. God cant make us love him - thats our choice (p. 109). As Ben Witherington explains it - love can neither be predetermined nor coerced. Else it cannot be love.

The BIG IDEA of why Bell used the framework of sex came down to this one idea - Ben Witherington says - that the oneness experienced in sex poits beyond itself to the oneness that exists in God.

I wish I could blog more specifically about his chapters on love, relationships and sexuality. So many more things to say about false loves, sexual expressions, and how to serve one another through these hard issues. Instead of spoiling it, Ill just say that I recommend this book as a great primer for the biblical understanding of sexuality. Its also a good relationship book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I score this 11 out of 10!, Oct 24 2008
By Clinton Luskey (Puvirnituq, Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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To repeat some of the other reviews, truly one of the best books I have read period. I had a spiritual break through while reading Sex God in understanding God's love for all people. Also the comparison to the Jewish marriage traditions instantly gave me a revelation into what Jesus already said in His Word. It's an easy read and beautifully laid out.

Thank you Rob Bell!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stacy L, May 3 2008
By S. Ludlam "tellsitlikeitis" (canada) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the best books I've ever read and will probably read time and time again. Rob Bell truly is a gifted teacher and has very thought provoking points. He has a way of putting things that makes you wonder why you never saw it that way before. This book only took me 3 hours to read, I laughed and cried. Amazing. Definatly buy 5 and give to your friends!!!!
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