correcting his opponents with gentleness, God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, (2 Timothy 2:25 ESV) True repentance is very rare. In fact, it is a gift from God (2 Timothy 2:25). In dealing with abusers, it is very important that we understand what repentance looks like and what… Continue reading Thursday Thought — True Repentance
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The Bible virtually commands divorce for domestic abuse
While I was wrestling with what Scripture taught about divorce in order to write my book Not Under Bondage [Affiliate link], I came to the view that divorce is permitted for abuse. And privately, I also ventured to believe that divorce is virtually commanded for abuse. In Not Under Bondage I didn't articulate my private view that divorce is pretty much commanded for… Continue reading The Bible virtually commands divorce for domestic abuse
