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