Rom 1:32 Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. We know that abusers are never wrong. The kind we...
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The Old Man Fallacy as an Excuse for Abuse in Independent Fundamental Baptist Theology
The following lines are taken from the doctrinal statement that appears at the Sword of the Lord website. Sword of the Lord is a publication that has been around for decades, promoting KJV only, separatist, soul-winning fundamentalism. In the same...
Continue ReadingThe Old Man Fallacy as an Excuse for Abuse in Independent Fundamental Baptist TheologyAbuse Counseling: How Long is “Forbearing”?
Ephesians 4:2 ESV with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, As I read the stories told by Christians, most often women, who have been the victims of abuse, I am dismayed to hear over...
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Act 26:16-18 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which...
Continue ReadingThe Secrecy of EvilWhy do Most People Choose to Ally With Evil Rather than its Victims?
Psa 2:2-4 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, (3) “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” (4) He who...
Continue ReadingWhy do Most People Choose to Ally With Evil Rather than its Victims?Announcement: Livestreaming of CRC Worship Service on FB Page
We have just published a new facebook page for Christ Reformation Church. The primary purpose is to faciliate the livestreaming of our Sunday morning worship services. We will give it a run this Sunday and see what glitches we need...
Continue ReadingAnnouncement: Livestreaming of CRC Worship Service on FB PageIs a Christian Absolutely Forbidden to Sue Their Church Leaders?
1 Corinthians 6:1-7 When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? (2) Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if...
Continue ReadingIs a Christian Absolutely Forbidden to Sue Their Church Leaders?The Abuser as Esau — A Sobering and Freeing Truth for Victims
This is a sermon delivered by Jeff Crippen at Christ Reformation Church. It presents a realistic view of the abuser who has persisted in abuse without repentance for many years all the while claiming to be a Christian. ...
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Galatians 1:8-9 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. (9) As we have said before, so now I say again:...
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James 2:15-19, “If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, (16) and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what...
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