Seen through the character of god and the mind of jesus, has been out for a short time now. The purpose of this book is to expose, in a nonjudgmental way, where the church is today in dealing with the divorce and remarriage issue. However, god recognizes that divorce will occur, even. 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. Tony evans is the founder and senior pastor of oak cliff bible fellowship in dallas, founder and president of the urban alternative, former chaplain of the nfls dallas cowboys, and present chaplain of the nbas dallas mavericks. Drawing on decades of counseling experience, jim newheiser explores forty crucial questions relating to the complexities of marriage, divorce, and.
Hagin also brings clarity and understanding to the common misconceptions that have permeated the church regarding this subject. Shop koorongs wide range of books and christian products now for online specials. May 18, 2020 in this book he defends the view that divorce and remarriage are biblically permitted when a partner is adulterous or when a partner deserts willfully and irremediably. Jim newheiser explores forty crucial questions relating to the complexities of marriage, divorce, and remarriageunpacking the answers given in gods word. After all, few of us are untouched by issues related to divorce and remarriage. Choose from 168 different sets of divorce remarriage flashcards on quizlet. Endorsements i am aware of no resource on marriage that is as comprehensive and yet as accessible as this book. I think this is the first time ive thought of the portrait of a lady as a story about marriage, but of course it isits a story about the institution of marriage, and the diminished sphere of choice that was available to women at the time. Divorce for the sin of porneia but no allowance for remarriage 3. Husband of one wife the marriage, divorce, remarriage. The best books on marriage and divorce in literature. Oct, 2011 ebook is an electronic version of a traditional print book this can be read by using a personal computer or by using an ebook reader.
Divorce and remarriage by tony evans, paperback barnes. Evans was just so very enlightening, i am so glad that i read it and i recommend it to everyone. His graceful and informal book surveys and explains the latest research on marriage, divorce, and remarriage since world war ii. This is book about marriage that is different from most books about marriage. Divorce itself is not a sin, but a judgment for sin. Marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the bible book. Later in the book we will examine pauls entire chapter. Divorce and remarriage repentance revolution view book as a webpage html download book as a pdf. Scotty smith, founding pastor, christ community church, franklin, tennessee.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Pauls primary treatment of these topics is centered in 1 corinthians 7. Divorce and remarriage kindle edition this book by dr. I wholeheartedly recommend rubel shellys book as the most faithful, courageous and practical book on the topic i have ever read. 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. However remarriage after divorce is different than remarriage after the death of a spouse. Carefully organized, thoroughly researched, and very well written. Gender differences in separation, divorce, and remarriage by volgy, sandra s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Divorce and remarriage for any reason during the discussion of such delicate topics, emotions can run high. It outlines the word of god in these matters and i completely agree with its contents. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book sized computer this is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. This book is 208 standard typewritten pages long which equates to a standard book of 360 pages. Carl laney, william heth, thomas edgar, larry richards on. Human beings are capable of doing unbelievable things to one another. Adams, marriage, divorce and remarriage in the bible, zondervan, 1986. On the other side william heth and gordon wenham have written a book called jesus and divorce nashville. If we thought the relationship at the heart of a portrait was dispiriting, your next novel, lust by the austrian novelists and playwright elfriede jelinek, contributes a brutal sense of perspective lust is a novel about rape in marriage, and again is a novel about power relationships within marriage. We dance around it, carry on with our praise and worship services next to it, and frequently outright ignore it.
Let us turn our attention to the word of god and allow this book to guide us in understanding the matter of divorce and remarriage. Divorce and remarriage by robert spaemann articles. Not everyone who appeals to scripture agrees on how we should understand what it says about divorce and remarriage. Book and internet resources on divorce and remarriage.
Find resources to help you with your divorce, remarriage, and parenting moving forward. Carl laney argues that the bible indicates that marriages are always intended to be permanent, that there is never a need for divorce and that remarriage is never permissible after divorce. The pain, confusion, and frustration most people experience after a divorce are surely part of the reason that god hates divorce. Adultery is a case in point, especially when it leads to new, legally sanctioned arrangementsremarriagethat are almost impossible to undo without great pain and effort. The best books on marriage and divorce in literature five. But this universal marriage law is the basis of jesus law about divorce and remarriage. Hagin offers comfort and help from the word of god concerning issues related to marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Your interpretation should never contradict the context of the book, chapter or paragraph you are studying. It is a valuable resource for the pastor, counselor, church leader, and others who are struggling to understand and apply scriptural principles to the problems of divorce and remarriage.
The bible on marriage, divorce and remarriagenook book. Obtain this book in print to bring this teaching to a group anywhere in the world contact josiahs scott other free resources. Gola explains that god does not want people to suffer through loveless and sometimes hateful marriages. Lifeway provides resources to encourage and strengthen you and your. Adultery is a case in point, especially when it leads to new, legally sanctioned arrangementsremarriagethat are almost impossible to. After divorce, the former lover who fathered the children is still living and visits his children. The book succeeds at being exactly what the author wanted it to be.
Divorce for the sin of porneia with allowance for remarriage 4. Carl laney argues that the bible indicates that marriages are always intended to be permanent, that there is never a need for divorce and that remarriage is never. Tony evans, can be heard on over 1,200 us radio outlets daily and in more than countries. Divorce and remarriage repentance revolution view book as a webpage html download book as a pdf also. Tell us about your next book, the portrait of a lady by henry james. While there are many good resources for a person to read which give insight to this prominent problem, the lord dealt with me to add another one to. A bible study on marriage as according to god, grounds for divorce and remarriage. Purposely, the book, marriage, divorce and remarriage stemmed from the authors experience of growing up without his biological father being there for him and his siblings. 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 new testament teaching on divorce and remarriage appears to be impractical and unfair at first sight, allowing divorce only for adultery and forbidding. That document, dated may 2, 1989, represents the position on divorce and remarriage that will guide the church in matters of membership and discipline. Marriage, divorce, and remarriage is a strong book and one that will prove valuable to pastors, counselors, and church members.
In a world where people can easily get a divorce, it often seems that ending a marriage is the only option. Gods will you can order the bible study on divorce, remarriage and submission here. Apr 15, 2016 however remarriage after divorce is different than remarriage after the death of a spouse. Divorce and remarriage by robert spaemann articles first.
Exploring reallife issues and questions, evans reveals three biblical purposes of marriage, the importance of a covenantal relationship, the power of forgiveness, and more. If the original law was universal in application to all people, and if that law is the basis of jesus law of divorce and remarriage, it must have the same universal application. In this book, four authors present their distinct perspectives. Aristotle taught that there is a greater evil in habitual sin than in a single lapse accompanied by the sting of remorse. It also speaks to the wounded spouse and provides words of encouragement, advice and healing. 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. Yet for something that affects such a large number of us in one way or another, divorce and remarriage remains the often unacknowledged elephant sitting squarely in the center of the sanctuary. In that second marriage, the children are to the new husband as illegitimate children by another lover. Remarriage after a divorce may be an option in some circumstances, but that does not mean it is the only option. In this short video david pawson introduces his book remarriage is.
The marriage, divorce, remarriage, and husband of one wife. Divorce and remarriage remnant stance on divorce and remarriage. Obtain this book in print to bring this teaching to a group anywhere in the world contact josiahs scott. Gods will god restored lost biblical truths concerning divorce, remarriage, submission and interracial marriage to release people from bondage, guilt and shame. Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery. Eleven reasons why i believe all remarriage after divorce is prohibited while both spouses are alive. Paul is often quoted, or possibly, often misquoted when it comes to divorce, marriage, remarriage, and celibacy. The book is essential reading for divorced romantics ephron manages to capture beautifully in the novel how it feels to fall in love, knowing the. One of the most controversial topics among baptists today is the subject of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. He hates it because it always involves unfaithfulness to the solemn covenant of marriage that two partners have entered into before him, and because it brings harmful consequences to those partners and their children mal. The church of god at corinth had written a letter to the apostle paul, asking some questions about marriage. What does the bible say about divorce and remarriage. It tells the story of gerti, who is trapped in a sexually and psychologically abusive.
As we have read, in the beginning god created man and woman and he launched his glorious concept of marriage where the two will become one, and what god has put together let no man separate. Even if you do read and apply the book marriage, divorce and remarriage in the bible, i would still recommend reading these two other books ive. Although there have been quite a few christian books addressing marriage, divorce, and remarriage in recent years, jims book is set apart in a. Introducing marriage, divorce, and remarriage, a new book by dr. Jan 02, 2020 remarriage after a divorce may be an option in some circumstances, but that does not mean it is the only option. When you interpret scripture, whether it is a single word, a verse or a paragraph, you must always consider the scripture in light of the surrounding verses, chapters and book in which it is found and finally in the context of the entire bible. It will also explain how we arrived at this juncture and give a clear distinction regarding the secular and christian worldviews on this vital subject. This book breaks down gods truth regarding marriage, divorce and remarriage. This book deals with one of the most divisive issues in fundamentalist and independent baptist churches. 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. Insofar as its a love story, its not a very happy one, is it. For now, i would like to continue our theme of the permanency of marriage. Now to solidify in our minds the absoluteness of this principle i want you to go to another old testament passage, its the last book of the old testament the book of malachi, and its chapter 2 and verse 14, a fascinating text, malachi 2 and verse 14, and in this text god reiterates his view of marriage and divorce.
Divorce and remarriage for any reason during the discussion of. Before we even begin to answer this question, let us reiterate, god hates divorce malachi 2. Numerous sermons have been preached and literature published addressing the subject. The bible makes it abundantly clear that god hates divorce malachi 2. Remarriage is permitted for the faithful partner only when the divorce was on biblical grounds. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer that is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. Learn divorce remarriage with free interactive flashcards.