The Bible on Battering

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