One of the recurring themes we hear from Christians who are abuse victims/survivors is that when they went to their pastor or church for help, reporting the abuse, they were told that they must remain with their abuser or at most separate from him for a time, always working toward reconciliation. You saw this thing… Continue reading Pastoral Care Has its Limits and Must Allow for the Priesthood of the Believer
Author: Jeff Crippen
I am the pastor of Christ Reformation Church in Tillamook, Oregon, arriving here in 1993. I have been a pastor since 1983 and was a police officer for 12 years before that. My wife and I have been married since 1971. Verla is a medical assistant at a local clinic and in our spare time we like to hunt, fish, and ride our motorcycle.
1 Peter 3 Does Not Command Victims to Remain in Abuse — Help from David deSilva
David deSilva provides us with some real help here in properly understanding the Bible's instruction in 1 Peter 3. This passage has often been misapplied in cases of domestic abuse, being used to tell victims that they must continue to be subjected to that evil. deSilva's article is worth reading in its entirety (see it… Continue reading 1 Peter 3 Does Not Command Victims to Remain in Abuse — Help from David deSilva
