It is our job, given to us by Christ, to protect the defenseless. The civil authorities are appointed by Christ to strike fear into the evildoer (Romans 13), but there is another institution appointed by Christ that also bears the responsibility and that is the Church. Us. Christians. If we are to obey Christ then… Continue reading Whose Job is it? Taking Responsibility to Act in Behalf of Abuse Victims
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God’s Law as a Protection Against Abusers
(John 4:16-18 ESV) (16) Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here." (17) The woman answered him, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You are right in saying, 'I have no husband'; (18) for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What… Continue reading God’s Law as a Protection Against Abusers
