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The Gospel for Real Life #5
Cutting: A Healing Response
“Demonstrates that even in the most complex of situations, we have a profound message of hope in Christ.”
—Mike Wilkerson, Mars Hill Church; Author of Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry
“Skillfully shows how the resources of the gospel can resolve the underlying dynamics that lead to self-mutilation.”
—Eric Johnson, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Society for Christian Psychology
“Easy to read, theologically sound, and easy to understand. I highly recommend it.”
—Joshua Straub, Woodland Hills Family Church; Center for Counseling, Liberty University
Faith in Whose Body and Blood?
When feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-condemnation set in, some people seek painful release in their own flesh and blood. While cutting can bring temporary relief, it falls far short of the genuine change that is essential to true healing of the heart.
Through the direct and honest example of one young woman’s story, Jeremy Lelek points those in such pain to the sufferings of Jesus Christ and the finished work of the cross as their means of hope, security, and healing. He helps them to turn from trusting in their own body and blood to trusting in the body and blood of Jesus, which alone has the power to bring true freedom.
THE GOSPEL FOR REAL LIFE booklet series by the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) applies the timeless hope of Christ to the unique struggles of modern believers.
“The gospel isn’t just an ethereal idea. It’s not a philosophy and it’s not static. It moves and shapes and transforms. I am grateful for ABC’s work of letting the gospel bear its weight on these real life sorrows and pains.”
—Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Flower Mound, Texas
Jeremy Lelek is president of the Association of Biblical Counselors and of Metroplex Counseling in Dallas, Texas; adjunct professor at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas; and council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.
—Mike Wilkerson, Mars Hill Church; Author of Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry
“Skillfully shows how the resources of the gospel can resolve the underlying dynamics that lead to self-mutilation.”
—Eric Johnson, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Society for Christian Psychology
“Easy to read, theologically sound, and easy to understand. I highly recommend it.”
—Joshua Straub, Woodland Hills Family Church; Center for Counseling, Liberty University
Faith in Whose Body and Blood?
When feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-condemnation set in, some people seek painful release in their own flesh and blood. While cutting can bring temporary relief, it falls far short of the genuine change that is essential to true healing of the heart.
Through the direct and honest example of one young woman’s story, Jeremy Lelek points those in such pain to the sufferings of Jesus Christ and the finished work of the cross as their means of hope, security, and healing. He helps them to turn from trusting in their own body and blood to trusting in the body and blood of Jesus, which alone has the power to bring true freedom.
THE GOSPEL FOR REAL LIFE booklet series by the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) applies the timeless hope of Christ to the unique struggles of modern believers.
“The gospel isn’t just an ethereal idea. It’s not a philosophy and it’s not static. It moves and shapes and transforms. I am grateful for ABC’s work of letting the gospel bear its weight on these real life sorrows and pains.”
—Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Flower Mound, Texas
Jeremy Lelek is president of the Association of Biblical Counselors and of Metroplex Counseling in Dallas, Texas; adjunct professor at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas; and council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.
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32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 13, 2012
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About the author
Jeremy Lelek
4 books1 followerJeremy Lelek, PhD, is the president of both the Association of Biblical Counselors and Metroplex Counseling (a local center for biblical soul care in Dallas/Fort Worth). He is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. He lectures frequently in area churches, training believers with ABC s Equipped to Counsel curriculum. Jeremy is married to Lynne, and they have four children. He and his wife are active members of Fort Worth Presbyterian Church (PCA).
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August 2, 2023
A very helpful resource. The Gospel Reality section on True Freedom and Being Found in Christ was an excellent reminder that "the finished and completed work of Jesus Christ is the exclusive means to ultimate freedom from our deepest ills" (p. 17). We desire to eradicate compulsive behavior, conquer deceitful thoughts, remove the failures of our daily performance, and control our unruly obsessions, but freedom from these things can only be found by grace through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (p. 17). In him alone, we move from a life of "penance to one of repentance, and from slavery to perfection" (p. 17). His work is what perfects and transforms us--making us a new creation.
February 23, 2025
The story of “Justine” was a little more indepth/ graphic than I thought necessary.
His list of 5 things to recognize on pgs 28-30 are helpful to consider/teach upon. I also appreciated his warning about moving to quickly to the heart/ put off & put on without spending much time looking into the heart and hope of the gospel for the cutter.
I would not give this to a counselee to read on their own- but it could be considered an ok resource for those counseling.
His list of 5 things to recognize on pgs 28-30 are helpful to consider/teach upon. I also appreciated his warning about moving to quickly to the heart/ put off & put on without spending much time looking into the heart and hope of the gospel for the cutter.
I would not give this to a counselee to read on their own- but it could be considered an ok resource for those counseling.
August 22, 2018
Refreshing to Read
Great quick read about applying the gospel to a very hard subject. I highly recommend this book to counselors, parents, teens, pastors and the like.
Great quick read about applying the gospel to a very hard subject. I highly recommend this book to counselors, parents, teens, pastors and the like.
June 27, 2015
Stereotypical example. Stereotypical regurgitation of the gospel. Stereotypical misuse of certain scriptures.
Entirely unamazing.
Little stands out, even less stands out positively.
This book does nothing to further the fight against self-injury and is identical in content to any other generic Christian self-help book.
Pass on the book if you've ever read any basic theology.
Entirely unamazing.
Little stands out, even less stands out positively.
This book does nothing to further the fight against self-injury and is identical in content to any other generic Christian self-help book.
Pass on the book if you've ever read any basic theology.
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