Consecutive polygamy as many husbands or wives as you like but only one at a time is now an accepted norm in contemporary society. In particular, divorce and remarriage without scriptural grounds jesus said was adultery, a particular form of sexual misconduct. Tozer david pawson 2019 and streamed with permission of the david pawson teachi. When it comes to divorce and remarriage, everyone appeals to scripture but no one agrees on what it says. Combining a high view of marriage, compassion, and biblical authority, tony evans gives invaluable insight into divorce and remarriage as he explores reallife fears and questions by looking at the issue from gods vantage point, not from our emotional one. The phrase except for marital unfaithfulness is the only thing in scripture that possibly gives gods permission for. Childrens books about divorce remarriage and blended. Each essayist presents his own view and critiques the others. Divorce and remarriage christian book distributors. Divorce and then remarriage has always been gods heart. The united methodist church has opened the door to divorce, remarriage, and adultery. Furthermore, if people are subject to gods sexual laws, this proves they are subject to his marriage law. The short story of a divorce, reconciliation, and remarriage one womans hard questions bring her back to her exhusband.
But unscriptural divorce and remarriage constitute adultery. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. This book provides substantial chapters by four evangelical theologians on their interpretations on biblical passages relating to divorce and remarriage. The bible on divorce and remarriage book michael pearl. The phrase except for marital unfaithfulness is the only thing in scripture that possibly gives gods permission for divorce and remarriage. Langfield dives into history and the bible to help readers better understand the traditional view on divorce and remarriage in the church, and challenges readers to set tradition aside and instead strive for truth and wisdom. What does the bible really say about divorce and remarriage. Carefully organized, thoroughly researched, and very well written. Buy a cheap copy of marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the. Divorce and remarriage by tony evans, paperback barnes. The bibles message for those suffering within marriage is both realistic and loving marriage should be lifelong, but broken marriage vows can be grounds for divorce biblical grounds for divorce include adultery, abuse and abandonment. Hardly surprising, since the social, legal, moral and financial restraints holding marriages together for a lifetime have been steadily eroded in a relativist age where anything goes.
The book succeeds at being exactly what the author wanted it to be. But that same law is the basis of jesus teaching against divorce and remarriage. Introducing marriage, divorce, and remarriage, a new book by dr. An excellent book on marriage, divorce and remarriage, covering such topics as what the early christians said about marriage, why god is serious about marriage, compassion, church discipline, and others. The controversy over whether divorce and remarriage is allowed according to the bible revolves primarily around jesus words in matthew 5.
Apr 14, 2020 that document, dated may 2, 1989, represents the position on divorce and remarriage that will guide the church in matters of membership and discipline. Although this view allows for remarriage upon the death of a spouse, this is outside the scope of the issue since remarriage after death is. Yet, this has little to do with what the lord reveals about marriage, divorce, and remarriage. After all, few of us are untouched by issues related to divorce and remarriage. Not everyone who appeals to scripture agrees on how we should understand what it says about divorce and remarriage. Not only are the four views explained, but the authors of opposing viewpoints are allowed to reply and respond. A book for preschoolers that really helps children to apply its words to their own situation is my familys changing by pat thomas.
Heaven knows that jacob had all kinds of troubles who wouldnt with four wives. About half the book is on this website plus other vital teachings. Jan 02, 2020 the controversy over whether divorce and remarriage is allowed according to the bible revolves primarily around jesus words in matthew 5. Case studies apply theories to reallife situations. Critical questions and answers by james newheiser is easily the most thorough and comprehensive work on the market dealing with marriage, divorce, and remarriage from a biblical worldview perspective. Gods plan for man is marriage to one woman for life. Childrens books about divorce remarriage and blended families by ginayadwilloughby a communitycreated list. In the past in america, the only grounds for divorce was the sexual unfaithfulness of the spouse or perhaps desertion. The truth of divorce and remarriage has been lost over time and erroneous teaching has taken its place. Not only are the four views explained, but the authors of. Marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the bible book. Carl laney, william heth, thomas edgar, and larry richards debate the more perplexing points.
Tozer david pawson 2019 and streamed with permission of. Apr 26, 2018 the prophesied end times apostasy is also a popular angle used among those who insist on no divorce and no remarriage under any circumstances. Remarriage after divorce has always been gods heart. Divorce is biblical in cases of adultery sexual immorality and when an unbelieving spouse insists on abandoning a believer. Christian divorce and remarriage in the bible, romans chapter 7. Jul 31, 2018 the value of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. They say that the majority of christians divorce and remarryjust as much as the rest of the world. In fact, the purpose for a biblical divorce is to make clear that the faithful partner is free to remarry, but only in the lord rom. Divorce itself is not a sin, but a judgment for sin.
Lifeway provides resources to encourage and strengthen you and your. In a world where people can easily get a divorce, it often seems that ending a marriage is the only option. Though old testament law permitted divorce the lord himself, figuratively, went through a divorce by the time of jesus. The truth of divorce and remarriage in the bible for christians. When jesus gave the command in matthew 19 he was talking to the pharisees, men whom he called hypocrites, blind leaders of the blind and children of the devil. Readers of this paper should be sure to consult the official position paper of the council of deacons of bethlehem baptist church entitled, a statement on divorce and remarriage in the life of bethlehem baptist church. Find out deep revelations concerning this subject from daddy hagins book. Many people teach that you cannot get remarried after a divorce because it is adultery, but is that really what the bible says, or have. And if people are subject to the marriage law, then they must be subject to jesus divorce and remarriage law, since it is also based on the marriage law. Endorsements i am aware of no resource on marriage that is as comprehensive and yet as accessible as this book. This is a new approach in this field and can be most helpful to both minister and layman. In this book, four authors present their distinct perspectives. Book and internet resources on divorce and remarriage. Although many people may think romans 7 was written for us to understand divorce and remarriage, it was not.
All four authors base their views on biblical exegesis and biblical theology. In the age where people can get a nofault divorce when is it ever nobodys fault. Exploring reallife issues and questions, evans reveals three biblical purposes of marriage, the importance of a covenantal relationship, the power of forgiveness, and more. Many institutions and theologies are on the side that it is adultery to remarry while ones former spouse is still alive. In the truth about divorce and remarriage by weldon langfield, mr. Jesus strong opposition to divorce stands out in the ancient world advocates of polygamy would not consider a second wife adulterous, even if the first marriage was intact advocates of easy divorce would not consider remarriage adulterous, since one principal purpose. Looking for the truth concerning a christian marriage, divorce and being married again as taught in the bible. Another concern we would have pertains to divorce and remarriage. As i look at the interesting truths that i found in scripture on divorce and remarriage, i have to ask myself, why didnt we see this before.
Jesus strong opposition to divorce stands out in the ancient world advocates of polygamy would not consider a second wife adulterous, even if the first marriage was intact advocates of easy divorce would not consider remarriage adulterous, since one principal purpose of divorce was to make one free to remarry. Christian divorce and remarriage in the bible, romans. Marriage, divorce, and remarriage is a strong book and one that will prove valuable to pastors, counselors, and church members. The second half is dealing with divorce and remarriage questions. The humor, and the sadness, of remarriage comedies can be said to result from the fact that we have no good answer to that question. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. To these men jesus said whosoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, com. Divorce and remarriage todd tomasella safeguardyoursoul. Book historically, christians have been divided on the issue of divorce and remarriage. The nono view no divorce and no remarriage this view is the most stringent of the four. Hence, the marriage law, the laws regulating sexual conduct, and the divorce law all apply to exactly the same people. It is also a good complement to the paper at this website on. As for marriage, divorce and remarriage in the bible, its a decent book that goes over concepts that as christians we should already be familiar withsometimes we need reminders like this and in this case its good to read this book. This book explains four major views of divorce and remarriage within a narrow stream of evangelicalism.
The paper you are looking at is not the official church position on divorce and remarriage. To many people, the bible appears to have nothing sensible or relevant to say about divorce and remarriage. Lest anyone thinks that messages on marriage, divorce, and remarriage are avenues to promote divorce, let it be made clear. A biblical view of marriage, divorce and remarriage. This book however, does not deal in length about the subject of divorce and marriage indepth and in detail but also with marriagehow to find the right spouse and how to have a successful marriage.
Divorce and remarriage 9780802408518 by tony evans. For over 500 years the debate concerning divorce and remarriage has been going on in the church. Divorce and remarriage for the christian has always been a provision by god in the bible. A short and not very deep study of the bibles teachings on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. What does the bible say about divorce and remarriage.
Each author also writes a brief but pointed response to the other authors chapters. Find resources to help you with your divorce, remarriage, and parenting moving forward. Newheiser offers pastors and counselors decades of experience and biblical insight. The new testament teaching on divorce and remarriage appears to be impractical and unfair at first sight, allowing divorce only for adultery and forbidding. In this book brother hagin explains accurately and rightly, why one can remarry after a divorce, though the words of jesus in matthew may contradict pauls in 1st corinthians chapter 7. This book is going to be the gold standard for pastors, biblical counselors, and other christians. The research for this report began in an attempt to find out what gods word has to say about divorce and remarriage. This is a very gracious and thoughtful treatment of a complex subject. Pat is a psychotherapist, and this picture book is designed to help very young children talk about their worries and fears when parents divorce. The book marriage, divorce and remarriage in the bible here though doesnt really deal with the more serious issues, such as where abuse emotional and physical or cases where ptsd or nervous breakdowns have occurred from the actions of your spouse come into play. Like i said, if youre in a typical, unhappy marriage, itll probably be helpful to you. Divorce book divorced christain christian divorce advice. This book was not written to encourage divorce, but rather to show that if one remarries after a lawful divorce, he has not committed adultery.
The prophesied end times apostasy is also a popular angle used among those who insist on no divorce and no remarriage under any circumstances. Although there have been quite a few christian books addressing marriage, divorce, and remarriage in recent years, jims book is set apart in a. Jim raises questions regarding premarital, marital, divorce, and remarriage counseling. Shop koorongs wide range of books and christian products now for online specials. Divorce and remarriage in the gospels westmont college. Although there have been quite a few christian books addressing marriage, divorce, and remarriage in recent years, jims book is set apart in a couple of ways. God has spoken clearly on this subject, and while it is far from easy to address, it must be dealt with.
If god hates divorce, then whether you are in the pre, mid, or post stage of this serious matter no matter which side you are on, it is probably important for us to diligently and prayerfully consider a number but certainly not all of the important biblical issues surrounding this difficult and painful subject of divorce and remarriage. That document, dated may 2, 1989, represents the position on divorce and remarriage that will guide the church in matters of membership and. Lifeway provides resources to encourage and strengthen you and your family. You do not have to pick a side to the exclusion of the other. Divorce and remarriage, what does the bible really say youtube. It is my own understanding of the scriptures and therefore the guidelines for my own life and teaching. Carl laney, william heth, thomas edgar, larry richards on. Remarriage is permitted for the faithful partner only when the divorce was on biblical grounds. Divorce and remarriage, what does the bible really say. From my perspective, john murray wrote, probably in the 60s, his book, which. Of course it does help us to understand this subject but the chapter was actually written about the law as were some of the previous and latter chapters.