Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Abuse
When Tamar was raped, David took no action. When Dinah was raped, Jacob took no action. Both men reaped terrible consequences for their passivity. So-called Christian men who turn a blind eye to the epidemic of men abusing women will reap terrible consequences for their passivity.
Absurd and dishonest translation of Scripture — it often dishonours women and puts them in a double bind. Ruth Magnusson Davis shows how Genesis 20:16 was badly translated in the Geneva Bible. The bad translation in the Geneva Bible (1560) was adopted into the KJV and carried over into the NKJV. Sarah’s Covering: The Matthew… Continue reading Sarah’s Covering in Genesis 20:16 — the Geneva Bible translated it absurdly and dishonestly
Once again as we turn to this dark subject of evil, particularly as it works to creep into the church behind a cloak of the name of Christ, we must remember the promises and victory of Christ over this evil. This is the Easter season when we remember our Lord’s triumph over evil at the… Continue reading Wise as Serpents: Why Do We Keep Silent About Evil? (Part 15 of sermon series)
O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth! Rise up, O judge of the earth; repay to the proud what they deserve! O LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. They crush your people, O LORD, and… Continue reading Psalm 94 — O God of vengeance, shine forth!
Leaving the problems behind After receiving the church’s final decision letter in the previous post (part 6), although I shouldn't have been, I was stunned. I had still held out hope that the church would reconsider how poorly they had handled this situation, and would uphold discipline. It was now apparent to the child that was… Continue reading PCA Church Receives Rebuke from Therapist/Life Coach: Get Educated! Part 7 of Persistent Widow’s story
Here are some gems from Psalm 119 (ESV) — (53) Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake your law. (69-70) The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. (78) Let the insolent be… Continue reading Psalm 119 has a lot in it for survivors of abuse
A Cry For Justice 