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United in Spirit by Steve Swartz | A guide to surviving and thriving in the day-to-day challenges of church leadership. Work through this book as a leadership team or simply read it as a lay person for practical ways to increase unity in the body of Christ.
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This topic came up on @Protestia recently, thought I'd add my thoughts.
In my recent book, *Abuse, Abandonment, and Divorce* I make an exegetical case that abuse is a form of abandonment. "Abandonment" defined as "packing suitcases and leaving" is an anachronistic superimposing of a modern concept on the text of 1 Cor 7. I show in the book that Scripture recognizes that abandonment can happen under the same roof when understood in light of the biblical definitions in 34 places of "reviling." Much too deep an issue for an X post, but there are abused women today--heard from one YESTERDAY--who are being disciplined in their churches while their reviling husbands are smelling like roses. It is my hope that those who disagree with abuse as a form of abandonment will at least consider the contents of this book. Agree or disagree but at least you will have heard a reasonable exegetically-based argument for the view. Many Puritans (I cite them) considered abuse as a form of marital abandonment, often called "constructive desertion."
FYI, my book is endorsed by some recognized folks in the biblical counseling world. Dr. John Street, Dr. Shelbi Cullen, others.
amazon.com/Abuse-Abandonment…
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“Does the Bible address the issue of divorce and abuse? Although Scripture does not provide explicit teaching on this topic, Dr. Swartz examines relevant exegetical issues to offer guidelines on what truly constitutes abandonment. In a clear and detailed manner, Dr. Swartz presents a compelling argument that unrepentant abuse may, in fact, qualify as a form of abandonment, thus providing one of the rare circumstances in which God permits the mercy of divorce.”
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NEW! From Steve Swartz and @4SparrowsPub, "Abuse, Abandonment, and Divorce". Pastor Steve addresses the argument for a biblical view of these weighty topics and contrasts them with modern views. See the link for more details and a full synopsis!
amazon.com/dp/B0F71BN2CN
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Just got this. This is a question I've grappled with (and I have a conclusion but am keen to read this!)
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Our pastor @SteveSwartz10 has written some very helpful books in the past, including “Strength in the River” and “Shattered Shepherds.” This book, however, will likely be one of the most important ones he’s published.
Check it out.
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If you are a pastor or counselor, then you need to read this book from my friend @SteveSwartz10. It is an eye-opening game changer and will bring hope to many who have experienced abandonment through systemic abuse in their marriage.
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My friend, Steve Swartz, has tackled a very difficult issue fairly and biblically. Frankly, this is one of the most challenging issues pastors face and I would commend this study to any in ministry. It will challenge and help you as you seek to study the Word. Order today!
Now available--thanks to @4SparrowsPub !!
Abuse, Abandonment, and Divorce: Confronting the Reality of Marital Abuse with Foundational Issues, Biblical Compassion, and Exegetical Objectivity a.co/d/blFV7jg #Amazon via @Amazon
Get your copy of Abuse, Abandonment, and Divorce by @SteveSwartz10 on Amazon today.
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Now available--thanks to @4SparrowsPub !!
Abuse, Abandonment, and Divorce: Confronting the Reality of Marital Abuse with Foundational Issues, Biblical Compassion, and Exegetical Objectivity a.co/d/blFV7jg #Amazon via @Amazon