Eros Redeemed: Breaking the Stranglehold of Sexual Sin

by John White

Tens of thousands of Christians are in the grip of sexual sin. Not only are they looking for forgiveness, they are also looking for healing and for a change that will make a permanent difference in their lives. Can the stranglehold be broken?
John White insists that it can. Years of studying Scripture while ministering to those caught up in promiscuity, adultery, homosexuality, voyeurism and pornography have confirmed his belief. We can be redeemed from sexual sin.
In the face of radical feminism and gay liberation, the author lays the groundwork for change with a thorough biblical study of human sexuality and what it means to be a man or woman in Christ. He also notes the consequences of sexual sin, the connection between promiscuity and violence, and the horrific effects of Satanic ritual abuse.
In the heart of the book he offers the means of grace God has provided for inner healing and change. Then he shows how we can mend the hidden wounds of those needing forgiveness, healing and hope.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sexuality

285 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1993

About the author

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John White was an Evangelical Christian author, an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and a pastor of Church of the Way.

Reviews

[Lynda Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Adam Chandler · Rating 4 out of 5]

While some of the book is not as relevant today as it was when it was written (e.g. addressing the Satanic panic and AIDS gripping fears in the early '90s), it is helpful to approach the topic of sex from a Christian point of view. Sexuality is a gift from God that should be honored and respected, not ignored or glossed over by Christians. This is how we combat sexual immorality inside and outside the Church. White covers a fair amount of topics, all of which one may not expect, and also details some of the issues he experienced from outside (and inside) forces to offer a personal, yet helpful, viewpoint for the subject.

[Joe Donaldson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some chapters I skipped but I enjoyed his whole-person approach to sexual healing. People so often emphasize just stopping behavior but even if that's gospel-centered we need to be healed in more ways to experience freedom.

[Abigail Cantrell]

don't remember this one, i think i only saw eros defiled when i worked with InterVarsity. looks great though.