For years, you may have believed that anger is always sinful, that your ongoing grief means you have a "root of bitterness," or that advocating for the oppressed is sinfully "taking up offenses." These widely-taught doctrines have tied up countless believers in shame and silence, especially those escaping abuse.
In this first volume of the Untwisting Scriptures series, biblical scholar and abuse advocate Rebecca Davis dives deep into three particular teachings that have caused widespread harm in Christian spaces.
Through careful Biblical explanations, historical context, and real-life examples, you can return to the character of God as just, kind, and trustworthy.
You DO have God-given human rights - Learn why the "yield your rights" teaching contradicts Scripture, how it leads to abuse, and how even Jesus and Paul retained their rights.
Biblical bitterness is NOT always sinful - Understand the distinct types of bitterness in the Bible and why ongoing pain after abuse doesn't mean you're in sin.
God commands us to advocate for the oppressed - See how the "don't take up offenses" teaching twists Scripture and contradicts both biblical mandate and Christian history.
What Scripture actually teaches about anger, justice, and rights - Discover what Jesus really meant about "turning the other cheek" and why Paul defended his rights as a Roman citizen.
It's about knowing what the truth of God really is, with clarity. Learn what the Bible truly says and does not say, and reclaim the life our Lord has always intended for His people.
If you've felt shut down and smashed, spiritually disoriented, or guilty for speaking up, this book is your guide to reclaiming your faith from spiritual abuse and finding healing.
Discussion guides are available without charge at heresthejoy.com.
"I've been studying the Bible for over 40 years and didn't realize how I've been applying men's interpretations until I read this book. Thought provoking and helpful!" - Joy Forrest, Founder of Called to Peace Ministries
"The sinful bitter people in the church are the ones doing the harm - not the ones who have been harmed! Wow. Allow this book to speak healing truth to your wounded places." - Amazon Customer
"It's like someone is saying the words my brain couldn't figure out but it felt." - Picky Shopper
"This book gave me permission to feel and still forgive even before feelings of pain and betrayal have fully passed. This was the untwisting I needed." - Dee
"I feel like a burden is being lifted and I am finally free to know God in ways I never experienced before!" - B. Gaspord
"THIS book is an answer to my many prayers. Thank you so much for opening my eyes to the Truth of Scripture." - AlwaysReforming
The Scriptures were meant to bring liberty, not bondage. You can rise up from spiritual abuse and walk in the freedom of Christ.
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Rebecca Davis is an award-winning author who collaborated with Jeff Crippen on Unholy Charade: Unmasking the Domestic Abuser in the Church and with Dale Ingraham on Tear Down This Wall of Silence: Dealing with Sexual Abuse in Our Churches. Since 2006 she has been studying and learning about various kinds of abuse, especially through the first-person experiences of many of her friends. For about thirty years longer than that, she has been an avid student of the Scriptures.
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