Our position on divorce: We believe that marriage is a covenant, the terms of which are the vows. Habitual, unrepentant, violation of those vows destroys the covenant and entitles the wronged spouse to divorce, though does not require it. The Bible sets out covenant-destroying sins: desertion and abuse (1 Cor. 7:15) – abuse is a form… Continue reading FAQ Highlight — What about divorce?
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Thursday Thought — 2equal1: a ‘ministry’ to avoid
Recently one of our Facebook readers told us of the horrific experience she had with 2equal1 Marriage Ministries. Her personal contact with the Australian directors revealed that they are not only ignorant as to the mentality and tactics of abusers but they twist and distort biblical scriptures and doctrines. We wanted our readership to know that… Continue reading Thursday Thought — 2equal1: a ‘ministry’ to avoid
Another Example of “Biblical Counseling” that is Enslaving
UPDATE Sept 2021: I have come to believe that Jeff Crippen does not practise what he preaches. He vilely persecuted an abuse victim and spiritually abused many other people in the Tillamook congregation. Go here to read the evidence. Jeff has not gone to the people that he spiritually and emotionally abused. He has not apologised to them,… Continue reading Another Example of “Biblical Counseling” that is Enslaving
Thursday Thought — Who really has a High View of Marriage?
UPDATE Sept 2021: I have come to believe that Jeff Crippen does not practise what he preaches. He vilely persecuted an abuse victim and spiritually abused many other people in the Tillamook congregation. Go here to read the evidence. Jeff has not gone to the people that he spiritually and emotionally abused. He has not apologised to them,… Continue reading Thursday Thought — Who really has a High View of Marriage?
Thursday Thought — Profaning God’s name with false vows
[August 25, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] Victims deserve to be consoled with the truth that God hates a certain kind of marriage — the kind of marriage that profanes His name due to false vows. … Continue reading Thursday Thought — Profaning God’s name with false vows
False Vows do not a Covenant Make – by Pastor Dietrich Wichmann
Pastor Dietrich Wichmann contacted us after discovering ACFJ and we invited him to write a guest post on this subject of vows and covenant. Many thanks, Pastor Wichmann. He provided us with these biographical details: I am an ordained minister of the Church of England in South Africa, currently serving two congregations in the province… Continue reading False Vows do not a Covenant Make – by Pastor Dietrich Wichmann
Marriage Vows: What Are We Really Vowing to Do? (by one of our readers)
I, (name), take you, (name), to be my (opt: lawfully wedded) (husband / wife), my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times… Continue reading Marriage Vows: What Are We Really Vowing to Do? (by one of our readers)
A Cry For Justice 