What does the Bible actually say about abuse, submission, protection, and personal safety?

After several weeks of teaching on marriage and divorce, Dr. Rocky Ramsey turns to an issue that often sits underneath those conversations: abuse.

Many Christians have been taught ideas about submission, forgiveness, marriage, and suffering that can leave victims confused, condemned, or trapped. Scripture presents a different picture.

In this message, Pastor Rocky explains that submission is chosen, not forced; that submission is always limited by God’s will; that protecting yourself and others can be right; and that Christians are called to confront sin rather than enable it.

Using passages including Matthew 5:39–41, John 10:18, Matthew 26:53, Ephesians 5:18–33, Colossians 3:16–21, Luke 4:28–30, John 7:1, Proverbs 12:10, 1 Peter 2:1 ...