Updated July, 2024 by Barbara Roberts. When Jeff Crippen and Barb Roberts were co-leading this blog, Jeff was adamant that an abuser cannot be Christian, and I (Barb) publicly went along with his position. Privately, I tried to persuade him to add more nuance to his position, but he would not listen to me. As… Continue reading FAQ Highlight — Can someone be an abuser and be a Christian?
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Can an abuser be a Christian?
My current view is that God can and sometimes does give abusers regeneration, but I think this occurs rarely. Someone can profess to be a Christian but not be born again. That person may have what William Tyndale called Story Faith, but not have genuine faith. Go here to learn about Story Faith blindness. Love… Continue reading Can an abuser be a Christian?
