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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: The Scriptural Perspective works to promote the genuine sanctity of marriage and headship of the husband by examining the ways this God-given position can be subverted by Satan. It combines close Biblical exegesis with psychological insight into the effects of verbal, sexual, physical, and spiritual abuse.
Sommario
- Foreword
- Preface
- Section I: God's Design for Family Relationships
- Chapter 1. The Roles of Marriage: Headship and Submission
- Chapter 2. The Nature of Woman: Woman As the Vulnerable Partner
- Chapter 3. The Nature of Man: Man As the Responsible Partner
- Chapter 4. God's Design for Parenthood: Spare Not the Rod
- Chapter 5. The Child's Role: The Fifth Commandment
- Section II: The Enemy in Our Relationships
- Chapter 6. The Root of the War
- Chapter 7. Satan's Plan: Spiritual Warfare on the Homefront
- Chapter 8. Satan's Strategies, Character, and Nature
- Section III: Manifestations of Demonic Influence: The Hard Truth About Family Violence
- Chapter 9. Some Facts About Domestic Violence: Till Death Do Us Part?
- Chapter 10. The Five Types of Abuse
- Chapter 11. Demonic Possession and Oppression
- Chapter 12. The Abusive Spouse: Why Abuse Continues
- Chapter 13. The Abused Spouse: Spiritual Justifications for Abuse
- Section VI: God's Plans and Instructions for a Troubled Relationship
- Chapter 14. Spiritual Armor
- Chapter 15. The Accountability of the Abuser: Repentance and Forgiveness
- Chapter 16. The Accountability of the Abused: Accepting Leadership
- Chapter 17. The Believer and Divorce
- Chapter 18. Rewards of Faithfulness: The Redemption of Ruth
- References
- Additional Resources
- Suggested Reading
- Index
