Sexual Abuse

“Dr. Kellemen’s gospel insights are for both the sexually abused and the pastor. . . . You will find a clear and caring path . . . that will give you hope.”

—Ed Welch, Faculty Member, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation


“Kellemen offers clear, accessible, gospel-based help for the many victims of sexual abuse and teaches us all how to face sexual abuse side by side with Christ.”

—Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, Authors of Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault


“Here is the gospel applied carefully and tenderly to real life.”

—Tim Challies, Pastor, Grace Fellowship Church


From Disgrace to Grace and from Victims to Victors


Sexual abuse ravages the soul, causing unimaginable distress, damage, and disgrace. It is faced honestly and openly in the Bible—but can the church truly help those who have been sexually abused?


Bob Kellemen says yes, it can; and using the biblical story of Amnon and Tamar, he realistically portrays the damages wrought by sexual abuse and the relevancy of God’s Word to this difficult topic. He then takes us on a journey toward healing, helping sufferers to reclaim beauty from the ashes of abuse and to move from victim to victor.


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


Robert W. K ellemen is Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, Executive Director of the Center for Church Equipping, and Professor of Counseling and Discipleship at Capital Bible Seminary in Lanham, Maryland.