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Since You Asked… Marriage and Divorce

While God has made provision for divorce in certain instances, the follower of Christ is called to recognize and uphold the solemnity of the marriage covenant. In part 6 of Biblical Marriage: One Man, One Woman, One Flesh, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 19:1-12.

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Study Notes

Since You Asked… 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)

Biblical Principles of Marriage and Divorce

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

Applying the Text

  • God’s Word: Covenant Solemnity
  • God’s Grace: Abundant Pardon
  • God’s Help: Abundant Power