Family abuse and the Bible : the scriptural perspective /
Learn the fundamental distinctions with this thoughtful study of Christ-ordained marriage!This unique volume reconciles a Biblical interpretation of marriage with the reality of domestic violence. Designed to raise awareness of abuse issues within the born-again community, Family Abuse and the Bible...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Haworth Pastoral Press,
[2002]
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| Series: | Haworth religion and mental health.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- Section 1: God's design for family relationships
- The roles of marriage: headship and submission
- The nature of woman: woman as the vulnerable partner
- The nature of man: man as the responsible partner
- God's design for parenthood: spare not the rod
- The child's role: the fifth commandment
- Section 2: the enemy in our relationships
- The root of the war
- Satan's plan: spiritual warfare on the homefront
- Satan's strategies character and nature
- Section 3: manifestations of demonic influence: the hard truth about family violence
- Some facts about domestic violence: till death do us part?
- The five types of abuse
- Demonic possession and oppression
- The abusive spose: why abuse continues
- The abused spouse: spiritual justifications for abuse
- Section 4: God's plan and instructions for a troubled relationship
- Spiritual armor
- The accountability of the abuser: repentance and forgiveness
- The accountability of the abused: accepting leadership
- The believer and divorce
- Rewards of faithfulness: the redemption of Ruth.
