Divorce and Remarriage
Common Questions Regarding Divorce and Remarriage
by Lance Quinn
Some of the most common questions facing Christians in the local church deal with issues of divorce and remarriage. The following are questions that routinely come up and must be answered by the elders of any local church with great wisdom and skill. The answers given are biblical guidelines that can assist in the process of helping believers. (read article)
I am divorced. Can I remarry according to the Bible?
Questions like these are very difficult to answer because the Bible does not go into great detail regarding the various scenarios for remarriage after a divorce.
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What is the exception clause?
The “exception clause” is Jesus’ statement in Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 “except for marital unfaithfulness.” It gives an “exception” for remarriage after a divorce being considered adultery. (read more)
Divorce And Remarriage From The Early Church To John Wesley
by David L. Snuth
The problem of divorce and remarriage is by no means a recent one for the church. From its inception, it has found this problem an irritant. Throughout the centuries, Christian leaders have grappled with the pros and cons of the matter. (read article)