My heart desires thy peace (6): Confronting spousal abuse
Prof. Brian Huizinga addresses spousal abuse as a serious sin that undermines peace in both the home and the church, arguing that confronting domestic violence is essential to maintaining the holiness and unity of Christian families and congregations. Drawing on Reformed principles, the article frames spousal abuse not as a petty problem but as a grave sin requiring faithful pastoral response and church accountability. This resource provides theological and practical guidance for Protestant Reformed churches seeking to address intimate partner violence with biblical seriousness.
Prof. Brian Huizinga, professor of Dogmatics and Old Testament in the Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary and member of Grandville PRC in Grandville, Michigan If we desire peace in the church, then we desire peace in our homes, for the church is made up of our homes. That is, the church is like a big square, made up of many smaller squares representing our homes. In some of those homes live single individuals, whether younger saints or older ones. In other of those homes live friends,...
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