This week were highlighting justin and lindsey holcomb as they talk about their book rid of my. Rid of my disgrace applies a theology of redemption to the grief, shame, and sense of defilement victims experience. Rid of my disgrace justin and linsey holcomb synopsis. Justin and lindsey begin their book by discussing the differences between grace and disgrace. Rid of my disgrace goodreads meet your next favorite book. Sep 01, 2011 rid of my disgrace is coauthored by justin and lindsey holcomb. Jesus divine naturelogos replaced the human rational soul in the incarnation.
When rid of my disgrace was published, it exposed many christians to the horrors of sexual abuse and assault for the first time. Sep 25, 2012 rid of my disgrace justin and linsey holcomb synopsis. Justin and lindsey holcombs acclaimed book,rid of my disgracecrossway books, 2011, offered a new vision of how the grace of god. The rid of my disgrace small group discussion guide answers our questions in an indepth way, suited for groups and presented to bring healing and hope into the safety of the faith community. I am so thankful for this major contribution to my life and the people i love. Justin and lindsey holcombs acclaimed book, rid of my disgrace crossway books, 2011, offered a new vision of how the grace of god can heal the broken and restore the disgraced. In rid of my disgrace, justin and lindsey holcomb explain how the grace of god can. There is an epidemic of sexual assault, and victims need the kind of hope and help that only the gospel of jesus christ can provide. And this book does in fact provide that needed hope and help for victims. Helps adult victims of sexual assault move from brokenness to healing. Its one that will make you weep, either when youre reading it or if youre like me, days and weeks after when you look at. In the event we are not able to fulfill this part of your order it will be canceled automatically. If you or someone you know has been victimized by sexual abuse or assault, you are invited to join us for an 8week study that will examine how our faith as christians informs how we respond to. This passage is the biblical account of tamars assault by her half.
Justin and lindsey holcomb have crafted a fine piece of work that is honest, transparent, and accurately unpacks the baggage that tragically has been laid at the feet of so many people in this country. While these are real effects, there is hope for escape from them, and it is this hope which the authors seek to convey. Hope and healing for victims of sexual assault ebook 9781433516061 by lindsey a. The god of the old testament and jesus in the new testament are two different gods. Dan wolgemuth, presidentceo, youth for christ written passionately from the agony that haunts victims, this book also offers a message of hope and healing. Justin and lindsey holcomb outline an approach for moving from destruction to redemption. Biblical counseling coalition rid of my disgrace interview. Designed to be used with rid of my disgrace, the small group discussion guide walks victims of sexual abuse along a biblical path of restoration, helping. The tragic prevalence of sexual assault tim challies. But the statistics dont begin to speak to the darkness and grief experienced by these victims. Rid of my disgrace book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading.
Pdf download rid of my disgrace free unquote books. I thought i had gotten over the abuses in my pasti had forgiven my abusers, stopped feeling like a victim, and felt like i was a stronger person. In rid of my disgrace, justin and lindsey holcomb seek to address shame and disgrace, particularly powerful and lasting influences on those who have experienced sexual assault. In rid of my disgrace, the holcombs begin the first chapter by saying, if you have suffered as the result of sexual assault, this book is written to you and for you not about you. They state, grace is love that seeks you out even if you have nothing to give in returndisgrace destroys, causes pain, deforms, and wounds. Grace driscoll, pastors wife, mother of five, conference speaker, author. Jan 31, 2011 rid of my disgrace, a book that explores the sin of sexual abuse has received some bad press. This book outlines a theology or redemption and includes an.
This book is primarily written for those who have been assaulted either as children or adults but also equips family. This theological weakness is seen throughout the book. The son was a created being of a lower order than the father. Dec 10, 2014 in our book, rid of my disgrace, lindsey and i wrote exactly what we wanted survivors to hear in the opening paragraph. When rid of my disgrace was published, it exposed many christians to the horrors of. One in four women and one in six men are or will be victims of sexual assault in their lifetime. In our book, rid of my disgrace, lindsey and i wrote exactly what we wanted survivors to hear in the opening paragraph. Sep 21, 2011 there is an epidemic of sexual assault, and victims need the kind of hope and help that only the gospel of jesus christ can provide. Pastor justin is the director of the resurgence and on staff at mars hill church.
While avoiding platitudes and shallow theology, rid of my disgrace combines biblical and theological depth with uptodate research. Its one that will make you weep, either when youre reading it or if youre like me, days and weeks after when you look at it again. Apr 02, 2012 while avoiding platitudes and shallow theology, rid of my disgrace combines biblical and theological depth with uptodate research. Rid of my disgrace is an important work, for a vital time, to a broken people. Thats where justin and lindsey holcomb step in with their book, rid of my disgrace. This book is primarily written for those who have been assaulted either as children or adults but also equips family, friends, pastors, and others to care for victims in ways that are compassionate, practical. Once our stock has lowered, the price may increase. Hope and healing for victims of sexual assault 0081983362248. Sexual assault victims suffer physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain and need help, hope, and healing. Rid of my disgrace, a book that explores the sin of sexual abuse has received some bad press. This book is primarily written for them, but can also equip pastors, ministry staff, and others to respond compassionately to those who have been assaulted. Dan wolgemuth written passionately from the agony that haunts victims, this book also offers a message of hope and healing. This book is primarily written for them, but can also equip pastors, ministry staff, and others to respond compassionately to. Rid of my disgrace is coauthored by justin and lindsey holcomb.
Mar 15, 2011 rid of my disgrace is a hard book to read. Jan 05, 2011 rid of my disgrace applies a theology of redemption to the grief, shame, and sense of defilement victims experience. It tells the story of how jesus heals you from not only the sin you have done, but the sin thats been. Feb 08, 20 thats where justin and lindsey holcomb step in with their book, rid of my disgrace.
He also currently a professor at rts and was previously a professor at emory university where he received his ph. This book outlines a theology or redemption and includes an application of how the disgrace of the cross can lead victims toward grace. He also previously taught in the sociology and religious studies department and the studies of women and gender program at the. In rid of my disgrace, justin and lindsey holcomb assert that the only cure for the shame created by sexual abuse is the healing grace of god.
Justin and lindsey holcombs acclaimed book,rid of my disgracecrossway books, 2011, offered a new vision of how the grace of god can heal the broken and restore the disgraced. This small group discussion guide based on the holcombs acclaimed book helps survivors of sexual abuse discover how the biblical message. Rid of my disgrace helps victims to accept the disgrace done to them. Rid of my disgrace to illustrate the trauma of sexual assault and hope for redemption, we will investigate 2 samuel. So begins the forward to the book, rid of my disgrace, by justin and lindsey holcomb.
This book was written primarily for people who have been sexually abused and assaulted and helps those people apply the gospel of jesus to those tragic life circumstances. You cannot judge a book by its cover, but you can begin to learn a lot from its opening statements. I praise god for the fruit that this book will produce. The holcombs seek to define sexual assault exhaustively, both legally and biblically as any type of sexual behavior or contact where consent is not freely given or obtained and is accomplished through force, intimidation, violence, coercion, manipulation, threat, deception. Rid of my disgrace gives sexual assault victims, and those who love and serve them, the freedom to grieve the violence against them and the tools to experience healing and hope in jesus. As part of our bcc vision, we want to help you to get to know gifted christian authors and their books. While survivors are called to turn to jesus, it is unclear exactly what this involves or how this will remove their shame and guilt. Download rid of my disgrace in pdf and epub formats for free. Because sexual assault causes physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual pain, victims need clear help, hope, and healing. Ed welch, counselor and faculty, the christian counseling and educational foundation gives sexual assault victims, and those who love and serve them, the freedom to grieve the violence against them and the tools to experience healing and. Sep 19, 2016 in rid of my disgrace, justin and lindsey holcomb seek to address shame and disgrace, particularly powerful and lasting influences on those who have experienced sexual assault. This book is primarily written for those who have been assaulted either as children or adults but also equips family, friends, pastors, and others to care for victims in. Holcomb, 9781433515989, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jul 16, 2012 this is the summary of rid of my disgrace.
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