Family Abuse and the Bible

The Scriptural Perspective

Aimee K Cassiday-Shaw, Harold G Koenig

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2013
• eBook ISBN:
  9781135419370
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Health Care Delivery

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: 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. Family Abuse and the Bible offers new hope to conservative Christian women in abusive relationships. It demonstrates that abuse is not the will of God and that submission to violence is actually giving in to demonic forces. The tools in this book can ultimately free them from the horror of an abuse they may feel is ordained by God, while leaving them with an intact source of strength in their faith. Secular therapists and counselors will find Family Abuse and the Bible an essential resource that can help them remain sensitive to the needs of abused Christian women. This book explains conservative Christian beliefs about marriage, while providing powerful Biblical justifications that will reach Christian clients when secular ideas fail.Family Abuse and the Bible offers a clear-sighted Scriptural interpretation of domestic violence issues, including:

• the link between drugs and demonic possession
• the ways abusers twist the Scriptures to justify their ungodly actions
• the cycle of violence
• the role of repentance and forgiveness
• the difference between Biblical headship and abuseThis book is an essential tool for pastors, Christian counselors, and family therapists who work with Christian clients and also for husbands and wives who want the Lord's will for their marriage.

Index

Abuse. See also Domestic violence; Types of abuse; Violence

of children, 25

threats of, 61, 63

by women, 37, 60

Abusers. See also Defense mechanisms

characteristics of, 60

and church discipline, 113

and fruit, 111

and love, 112

motivations of, 79

pride of, 104–105, 109

use of weapon by, 54

Accountability

of abused, 95, 97, 107–113

of abuser, 83, 91, 95, 97, 101–105, 1

and God's will, 117

and salvation, 102

Anger

and abusiveness, 79, 103, 109

and demonic possession, 75

Children

abuse of, 25

discipline of, 19–25

and discouragement, 24–25

nurturing, 25

rebelliousness, 19, 28

role of, 27–29

Condemnation. See also Guilt

of the church, 125

and judgment, 88–89

and Satan, 88, 99

Conviction. See also Repentance

and confession, 104–105

from God, 86, 104, 125

and self-examination, 104

Defense mechanisms

blaming, 16, 80, 90

denial, 80

minimization, 80

and pride, 81

projection, 89

rationalization, 16, 80

Savior Complex, 90

and victims, 83–91

Demonic possession

demons, 67, 74

description of, 73–78

and disease/physical infirmities, 73–74

and domestic violence, 75

and drug and/or alcohol use, 75

and the Holy...

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title Page
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Dedication
• About the Author
• Foreword
• Preface
• Section I: God's Design for Family Relationships
• Section II: The Enemy in Our Relationships
• Section III: Manifestations of Demonic Influence: The Hard Truth about Family Violence
• Section IV: God's Plans and Instructions for a Troubled Relationship
• Reference
• Additional Resources
• Suggested Reading
• Index