The Bible contains verses that have been misused to justify abuse in the context of marriage and family relationships, as well as verses that clearly condemn abuse. Let’s examine both:… Does God condone abuse in the context of marriage and family relationships?
Sexually molested by a pedophile at the age of nine in Ipoh’s St Peter’s Anglican church compound, I felt defiled and unclean. The statement “I am defiled” was a fact,… From Trauma to Healing: A Journey of Redemption, Faith, and Restoration
1. Meaning and Translation The Greek word ἀγαπητός (Agapetos) is an adjective derived from the noun ἀγάπη (Agape), which means “love.” The term Agapetos translates to “beloved” or “dearly loved”… Embracing Your Identity as God’s Beloved: A Deep Dive into the Greek Word Agapetos
Children in single-parent families often face unique challenges, but remarriage can bring numerous benefits that contribute to their emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Here are some of the key advantages:… Benefits of Remarriage for Children in Single-Parent Families
Domestic abuse is a devastating experience that leaves deep scars on its victims. However, the impact extends beyond the immediate targets, affecting children who witness or experience it. Even if… The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children: Breaking the Cycle of Violence
“教会对虐待的回应是以福音为基础的吗？要回答这个问题，我们必须认识到，福音邀请罪人通过悔改在基督里找到宽恕，也邀请受苦者在安慰者那里找到避难所，逃离残酷、破碎的环境。“The church’s response to abuse is grounded in the gospel”? To answer this question we must realize that the gospel invites the sinner to find forgiveness in Christ through repentance… 1.1 拯救受虐者是福音的一部分 Saving the abused is part of the Gospel
Reading the Scriptures, someone commented that since God divorced Israel (Jeremiah 3:8), then, God is also a divorcee. But, a friend replied that the thought of describing God as a… Righteous Divorce 公义的离婚
To many, the New Testaments teaching on divorce and remarriage seems to be both impractical and unfair. The plain meaning of the texts allows for divorce only in cases of… Divorce & Remarriage in the Bible: The social and literary context by Dr. David Instone-Brewer
“David Instone-Brewer is one of today’s foremost scholars on first-century Judaism and its bearing on the New Testament. In this book he blends his academic expertise with pastoral concern; he… BOOK REVIEWS Divorce and Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities by Rev. Dr. David Instone-Brewer 大卫-因斯通-布鲁尔牧师博士著作《教会中的离婚与再婚》(暂译) 的书评
About Divorce and Remarriage in the Church (Paternoster, 2003)关于 《教会中的离婚与再婚》(暂译)（Paternoster，2003 年） *书中的信息：The message of the book:* 《圣经》是上帝留给世世代代的话语，我们必须将它 从古代文明的语言翻译成现在能明白的话语 The Bible is God’s word to all generations which we have to… Divorce and Remarriage in the Church by Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer 大卫-因斯通-布鲁尔牧师博士著作的《教会中的离婚与再婚》(暂译)