Wayne Grudem used to say there were only two biblically-sanctioned grounds for divorce: adultery and desertion by an unbeliever (based on Matt 19:9 and 1 Cor 7:15). His counsel for abuse was to provide protection, church discipline, possible separation, but not divorce.1 He has now had changed his mind. Let me quote from his paper… Continue reading Barbara Roberts responds to Wayne Grudem’s paper on divorce for abuse
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Eternal Subordination of the Son
Wayne Grudem’s change of mind on divorce for abuse falls short
Wayne Grudem has changed his mind on divorce. I'm glad Wayne Grudem has changed his mind but his change of mind doesn't go far enough. His new position still falls short because he implies victims can only divorce if church leaders permit it doesn't take into account how easily church leaders are snowed by abusers… Continue reading Wayne Grudem’s change of mind on divorce for abuse falls short
