Bitterness is often a term used to shame and blame victims of abuse who are seeking help from their churches. This post is second in a series addressing the concept of bitterness in the Bible and what it really means in context. The first post in this series addressed the root of bitterness in Hebrews, explaining… Continue reading The “gall of bitterness” in Acts — it isn’t resentment, by Rebecca Davis
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How Wayne Grudem fits his ideas on authority/submission with his thoughts on domestic abuse
Wayne Grudem claims that complementarianism guards against abuse. He maintains that his ideas on authority and submission don't lead to abuse because he also emphasizes that men and women are equal in value: This created order is also best for us, because it comes from an allwise Creator. This created order truly honors men and women. It does not lead to… Continue reading How Wayne Grudem fits his ideas on authority/submission with his thoughts on domestic abuse
