While the issue of divorce and remarriage is heavily debated, the follower of Christ must uphold the solemnity of the marriage covenant while rejoicing in the infinitely sufficient blood of Christ to forgive, cleanse and restore. In part 8 of Biblical Marriage: One Man, One Woman, One Flesh, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 19:1-12.
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Study Notes
Remarriage
Marriage and Divorce
- A Testing Question (19:1-3)
- One Flesh Answer (19:4-6)
- Hardness of Heart (19:7-9)
- Solemn Realization (19:10-12)
Marriage:
- is a divinely ordained institution
- is the first and most fundamental institution
- is covenantal and binding
- is a covenant of companionship
- is the place for true intimacy
- is to conform to the model of Christ and His church
Divorce:
- always stems from sin
- is not necessarily sinful
- always breaks a marriage
- is never necessary among believers
- is permissible on the grounds of sexual sin
- is permissible when an unbeliever wishes to divorce a believer
- is forgivable when sinful
Remarriage after Divorce: Key Scripture Passages
- Matthew 5:31-32
- Matthew 19:3-12
- Romans 7:1-3
- 1 Corinthians 7:8-40
Remarriage:
- in general, is desirable
- is possible for a permissibly divorced person
- is possible for a sinfully-divorced person through forgiveness
- is possible when biblical obligations have been met
- is possible when parties are prepared for marriage
Applying the Text
- God’s Word: Covenant Faithfulness
- God’s Grace: Abundant Pardon
- God’s Help: Abundant Power