Christians belong to Godâs own family. This promise is difficult for some people to believe, and even for some believers to remember in their day-to-day struggles with shame or regret. But itâs repeated throughout the Bible, reflected in Christâs genealogy, and true of the church today; Godâs family is filled with broken people whose stories are a testament to his staggering love.
In He Is Not Ashamed, Erik Raymond takes a close look at the âfamily portraitâ of Godâfilled with imperfect people throughout Scriptureâand shows that God is not repelled by anyoneâs shameful past, but delights to redeem and receive those who believe in him. Studying Hebrews 2:11 and other passages in both the Old and New Testaments, Raymond shows that Jesusâs heart is bent toward those who have an embarrassing history, feel far from God, or struggle with sin. By studying Godâs abounding love for undeserving people, Christians learn to accept his grace and confidently embrace their place in Godâs family portrait.