The purpose of this study is to offer batterers the knowledge of the scriptural definition of abuse, and its guidelines for the batterer and the victim.

We will discuss:

• Recognition that this behavior is sinful,
• Repentance for wrongdoing,
• Resolve to change the behavior,
• Reconciliation to God and family, and
• Offering the battered woman an alternative to the popularly held view that the only option for an abused woman is to leave forever.

1. Recognition of violence as sin: Isaiah 59:1-15
2. Repentance focused on himself: Romans 2:1-16
3. Resolve to be like God: Romans 5
4. Reconcile himself to God's will: Romans 12