Fully Alive: A Biblical Vision of Gender That Frees Men and Women to Live Beyond Stereotypes
What makes a man masculine? A woman feminine? Did God design the
two genders so differently? If so, why? The answers to these
questions will free women and men to gladly embrace all that it
means to be fully alive as gendered bearers of God's image who can
profoundly impact others for good by the way they relate.
Author and psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb presents a biblically
grounded understanding of gender uniqueness. His illustration of a
bridge of connection shows how the two genders can relationally
come together in God-revealing harmony as they celebrate their
God-designed uniqueness. Readers will discover that God created
male and female to relate in gender-specific ways to make a
difference in others by displaying God's relational character.
Crabb clearly shows men and women what it means to live fully alive
as feminine women and masculine men.
From the Back Cover
How the message of Fully Alive is
helping people all over the world . . .
"I had just come out of an abusive thirty-year marriage
when I heard Larry teach on masculinity and femininity. The Lord
used that teaching to begin the restoration process of my shattered
soul and identity of who God created me to be."--Kerry F.,
Arizona, single/counselor
"Larry's teaching on gender has impacted my personal life, my
marriage, and my leadership of the men's ministry at my
church."--Charles B., Illinois, husband/father/pastor
"His gender message is biblically based and easy to understand. It
has revolutionized the way we relate to each other. We believe this
book is vital for those desiring authentic marital
intimacy."--Ryan and Heather C., Virginia, husband/pastoral
counselor and wife/mentor
"Seeing the potential in giving and receiving, I realize it is a
waste of time to compete. Both men and women will benefit greatly
by honoring their calling, resulting in freedom and joy."--Tom
N., Norway, husband/father/retired
"Dr. Crabb's teaching on gender taught me a new way of relating to
my wife. There is a drastic shift in my soul. . . . This new way
has breathed life into our marriage."--John F., North
Carolina, husband/father/pastor
"I experienced a distinct paradigm shift in my counseling upon
learning about how gender relates to being created in God's image.
Now there is an increasing desire to live out His strength in being
the man He created me to be."--David W., Texas,
husband/father/counseling pastor
Top Highlights
“What I’m not hearing in our sex/gender debates today is a thoughtful, biblically dependent, open-minded discussion of what it means for men to resemble God in their masculinity and for women, with equal importance but uniquely and differently, to resemble God in their femininity.” (source)
“Mature womanhood centers in freedom and equality, not submission and silence. Mature manhood reveals itself in a man’s refusal to subject women to his supposed authority and in his freedom to pursue his calling as he lives in equality with women in home, church, and society.” (source)
“Zakar came to mean someone who remembers something important that moves him to do something important.” (source)
“What does it mean to relate as feminine women and masculine men for the glory of God?” (source)
“The relational divine being creates relational human beings.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Fully Alive: A Biblical Vision of Gender That Frees Men and Women to Live Beyond Stereotypes
- Author: Crabb, Dr. Larry
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2013
- ISBN: 9781441242631
Dr. Larry Crabb is a well-known psychologist, conference and seminar speaker, Bible teacher, popular author, and founder/director of NewWay Ministries. He is currently scholar in residence at Colorado Christian University in Denver, and visiting professor of spiritual formation for Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta. Dr. Crabb and his wife, Rachael, live in Charlotte, North Carolina. For additional information please visit www.newwayministries.org.