Addictions

A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel

By: Edward T. Welch

Narrated by: David Cochran Heath

A worship disorder: This is how Edward T. Welch views addictions. "Will we worship our own desires or will we worship the true God?" With this lens the author discovers far more in Scripture on addictions than passages on drunkenness. There we learn the addict's true condition: Like guests at a banquet thrown by "the woman Folly", he is already in the grave (Proverbs 9:13-18). Can we not escape our addictions? If we're willing to follow Jesus, the author says that we have "immense hope: hope in God's forgiving grace, hope in God's love that is faithful even when we are not, and hope that God can give power so that we are no longer mastered by the addiction". Each chapter concludes with "Practical Theology", "As Your Face Your Own Addictions", and "As You Help Someone Else".

©2001 Edward T. Welch (P)2021 Tantor

Excellent Biblical Insight on Dealing with addiction

Very biblical view on addiction certainly worth the read for both the person struggling and those looking to help in a meaningful God honoring way

Helpful for Spiritual Battle

I heard John Piper reference this book years ago and have been meaning to read since then. I waited far too long to finally get through it. This book is a treasure trove for anyone who wants to wage war against sin and temptation. If you are struggling with indwelling sin or you are trying to help someone overcome sin, please prayerfully read this book.

Practical, Theological

Fantastic listen! This book has everything I came in looking for. Welch brings in accurate theology to the underlying issues beneath addiction as well as gets into practical application to put the concepts taught into practice.

Life changer!!

This book is for anyone who has struggled for years of their life with life. There are so many things I understand now that I have searched and searched for answers before. LOVED IT, thank you Jesus for Mr. Welch and his insights and YOUR WORD!

it was detailed and spiritual

I thought this was especially helpful for those wanting to help addicts. I really liked how it talked about how we are all addicts with our idols and we can relate to people we think of as "addicts" by looking at our own lives.