Download or read book Apostasy Divorce Forty Years in the Wilderness of Divorce and Remarriage written by Stephen M. Weaver and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apostasy is defined as a falling away from, or a deliberate abandonment of, what had been established scriptural principles and doctrine. This is exactly where the broader Church is today on the doctrine of divorce and remarriage. Written from an Evangelical Protestant perspective we examine this apostasy and its ramifications to the broader Church, society and individuals. The authors' own 40 year journey vividly underscore the theme. Christians from the first 1900 years of the Church would not recognize today's doctrine as Christian. Jesus' exact teachings are examined in depth as are those of Paul. Jesus' definition of the divorced and remarried as adulterers is paramount to the entire discussion. Adultery is one listed reason for exclusion from the kingdom. The differences between legalism and grace are examined and explained. The outcomes to individuals, and society, are listed and backed with scripture, history, and facts; demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt.
Download or read book The Asundered written by Myrna Kysar and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1978 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Consequences of Divorce written by Barbara White Hege and published by Dove Christian Publishers. This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Statistics indicate that 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States will eventually divorce. Divorce takes a toll on the entire family, but especially the children left without either a full-time Mom or Dad. Consequences of Divorce introduces the reader to a woman whose father, while she was just a child, engaged in an eleven-year extramarital affair that eventually resulted in a divorce from his wife. Although some children of divorce experience depression, anger, confusion, lower grades in school, drug and alcohol abuse, unstable relationships, and even suicide, Barbara White Hege's story is not one of unmet challenges. In fact, she endured sadness and trauma throughout the rest of her life, but she did not live by it. Her faith in God and God's unwavering faithfulness to her turned what could have been a tragic story into a song of victory and hope. In her poignant memoir, Barbara Hege discusses her feelings about "the other woman" in her dad's life. She recounts how her mother reacted to the affair, and laments over an inheritance that should have been hers. The lessons she learns and how God causes her to "grow in grace," despite the difficulties, will inspire you. If you are a child of divorce, this book will be a life changer; the author aptly shows that coming from a broken home doesn't mean one has to be broken.
Download or read book Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible written by David Instone-Brewer and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2002-06-07 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To many, the New Testament's teaching on divorce and remarriage seems to be both impractical and unfair. The "plain" meaning of the texts allows for divorce only in cases of adultery or desertion, and it does not permit remarriage until the death of one's former spouse. But are these proscriptions the final word for Christians today? Are we correctly reading the scriptures that address these issues? By looking closely at the biblical texts on divorce and remarriage in light of the first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman world, this book shows that the original audience of the New Testament heard these teachings differently. Through a careful exploration of the background literature of the Old Testament, the ancient Near East, and especially ancient Judaism, David Instone-Brewer constructs a biblical view of divorce and remarriage that is wider in scope than present-day readings. Among the important findings of the book are that both Jesus and Paul condemned divorce without valid grounds and discouraged divorce even for valid grounds; that both Jesus and Paul affirmed the Old Testament grounds for divorce; that the Old Testament allowed divorce for adultery and for neglect or abuse; and that both Jesus and Paul condemned remarriage after an invalid divorce but not after a valid divorce. Instone-Brewer shows that these principles are not only different from the traditional church interpretation of the New Testament but also directly relevant to modern relationships. Enhanced with pastoral advice on how to apply the biblical teaching in today's context, this volume will be a valuable resource for anyone seeking serious answers about married life.
Download or read book Remarriage after Divorce in Today s Church written by Zondervan, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite a strong belief in the institution and sacredness of marriage, studies show that Christian spouses experience divorce at least as much as the secular population. But whatever the reasons for a divorce--beyond the divorce itself--many Christians want to know: does the Bible support remarriage? The fact is that no consensus exists among evangelicals on their views of remarriage, leaving many Christians confused. This Counterpoints volume explores the biblical and practical cases for the three main evangelical views on remarriage after divorce: Remarriage is not acceptable after divorce - defended by Gordon J. Wenham Remarriage is acceptable only after adultery or desertion - defended by William A. Heth Remarriage is acceptable for a variety of reasons - defended by Craig S. Keener Each of the three contributors offers his point of view succinctly and with biblical support, and each interacts with the others to help readers come to their own conclusions. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Download or read book Divorce and Remarriage written by H. Wayne House and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1990-04-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editor H. Wayne House introduces a lively debate on varying Christian views of divorce and remarriage. Contributors include J. Carl Laney, William Heth, Thomas Edgar and Larry Richards.
Download or read book Divorce and Remarriage in the Church written by Stanley A. Ellisen and published by Zondervan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1977-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Divorce Remarriage written by Rubel Shelly and published by ACU Press. This book was released on 2013-07-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, a serious scholar with extensive experience in ministry looks at the question of divorce and remarriage. He offers a redemptive theology that affirms the importance of marriage, the urgency of helping people survive their marital crises, and the redemptive mercies and grace of God for those who have divorced and remarried.
Download or read book Jesus Divorce and Remarriage written by Gordon J. Wenham and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What did Jesus really say about divorce and remarriage? Challenging the evangelical near-consensus that Jesus permitted divorce and remarriage in certain circumstances, Gordon Wenham argues that while Jesus permitted separation in cases of sexual immorality, he did not permit divorce and remarriage. Presenting a revisitation and expansion of several decades of thought and debate on the topic, Wenham builds his case from a close reading of Jesus' teaching in the Gospels, showing how his teaching pushed against the culture of his day. In addition, Wenham brings in insights from ancient Near Eastern marriage laws, the Old Testament, the writings of Paul, and the earliest Christian interpreters of the Gospel divorce texts. Readers will be challenged by a careful biblical argument that provides a counterpoint to the majority view. No study on divorce and remarriage will be complete without considering Jesus, Divorce, and Remarriage.
Download or read book And Marries Another written by Craig S. Keener and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once divorced, forever barred from church leadership" sometimes even from full fellowship. Isn't that what the plain sense of Scripture teaches? No, says Keener. In this compassionate and carefully documented study, hefirst explores how the early Christians would have understood the statements of Jesus and Paul on divorce and remarriage. Keener then builds a soundly scriptural view of divorce andremarriage" a view that reminds the church that all of its members are forgiven people. Any Christian examining the issue of divorce and remarriage should read this book. " Bibliotheca Sacra A first-rate piece of pastoral scholarship. " Gordon D. Fee Regent College
Download or read book Divorce and Remarriage written by William F. Luck and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marriage Divorce and Remarriage written by Samuel G. Dawson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with the issues! Is sexual intercourse a right or a condition of marriage? In the Bible, betrothal was marriage, not engagement to be married. What is civil government's interest in marriage? Common-law marriage in the Bible. Is fondling sexual intercourse? Why most adulterers in the Old Testament were not stoned to death. Was God really loose on divorce in the Old Testament? Is the Sermon on the Mount Old or New Testament teaching? Is celibacy refraining from sex or refraining from marriage? Two problems that have to be worked to resolve any unscriptural divorce and remarriage situation. What are the three ways a person can commit adultery? God doesn't hate all divorce, at least equally. Must one divorce an impenitent fornicating spouse? Every exception clause in the Bible contains a necessary implication. Is there a "guilty party" in Mt. 5.32 or Mt. 19.9? May one guilty party put away another? How does an unjustly put-away person put away a fornicating spouse? Why whether a put-away fornicator may remarry is hardly the issue. Four questions, which if answered, may lead to a solution of every question on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Is divorce and remarriage private or church business? Church limitations in dealing with divorce. Can a local church study these issues for itself and determine its own conduct on these matters? If not, let's not hear any more about local church autonomy.
Download or read book Divorced written by Tracy Huey and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does God hate divorce? Mainstream religion will say yes, but what does the Bible say? Divorce with or without remarriage is common in the Church despite teaching that a divorced woman cannot remarry unless her ex-husband dies. This teaching has also been applied to men; a divorced man cannot remarry unless his ex-wife dies. Does the Bible actually say that?You may be looking at this book because you have gone through a divorce, and yet, are unable to move on because the Church forbids remarriage. Or you may have reached a place where you have been able to trust again, fall in love, and get remarried, but even amid all your happiness and hope for the future, you have carried guilt into your new marriage.By examining the Scriptures, this book covers the difference between divorce and separation, the true meaning of adultery, an explanation of the Law of Divorce, the symptoms of a hard heart, and how the Church has gotten it wrong. This book also explains many passages in the Bible that have been taken out of context and used to keep both men and women in bondage.If you have been taught to believe that God hates divorce, or that remarriage is adultery, or if you are beginning to question mainstream teachings, then this book will help guide you into uncovering the truth.In Divorced, author Tracy Huey explains many biblical passages that have been twisted and taught through tradition and translations instead of through the written Word. She earnestly wants to help those who struggle to let go of their past because religion won't let them move on.
Download or read book Just as I Am Married Divorced and Remarried written by Wayne Dunaway and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written primarily for those who have been married, divorced and remarried and have come to Jesus for salvation. Many of you have suffered enough guilt, rejection and/or suspicion because a previous marriage did not work out and you have started over in a new marriage relationship. It is time for healing. It is time to focus on God's grace, mercy and peace. It is time to move on. God wants to give you peace of mind and lasting assurance and this book will prove it. Jesus, the great "I AM," accepts us just as we are-even if we are "married, divorced and remarried." Author Bio: Wayne Dunaway has been a serious student of the Bible for over forty years. He is a preacher and an author. His books include A Journey with Jonah, The Lord's Friend in a Lion's Den, and Heaven: Where Few...Are Many. He has a unique way of speaking and writing which will be evident when you read his books.
Download or read book Put Away But Not Divorced written by Robert Waters and published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of the ramifications, divorce and remarriage is one of the most hotly debated biblical issues in the church today. Many people find this issue to be a challenging subject. Preachers and dedicated Bible students have written numerous books and engaged in countless discussions seeking to answer the question of whether one who has been divorced, or has divorced, may marry again. Yet Christians are far from united on this issue. Many find it so difficult and troublesome to discern the truth that they refuse to even open their mind to an honest study of the subject. Others are so fully convinced they have the answer and that what they know is so vital to truth and morality, they will have no fellowship with those who differ with them. Does God intend for divorced women to remain celibate? Will divorcees be judged as having committed a sin by remarrying? Do you know what the Bible actually says concerning marriage-divorce-remarriage (MDR)? In his honest look at MDR, Robert Waters examines the Greek word apuolo (put away) and discusses its true meaning in the context of Jesus's time. Through this examination, to include a comprehensive study of relevant passages and a thorough rejoinder to opposing arguments, Waters guides the reader to a better understanding of MDR and God's intention for divorce in Put Away but Not Divorced.
Download or read book Divorce and Remarriage in the 1st and 21st Century written by David Instone-Brewer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Remarriage and Adultery written by Michael S. Sayen and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 3,300 years the Jews only allowed the man to initiate a divorce. Three important questions that are not being asked...1) Was there a Scriptural basis for it?2) Does those Scriptural principles mean anything to us Christians?3) Was it taught in the New Testament by Jesus and Paul?The answer is "yes" to all three! There are many ethics and doctrines that we obtain from scripture and incorporate it into the Church and into Gentile's lives that are turning to Jesus. Marriage, divorce and remarriage are one of those doctrines. God made a unilateral covenant with Abraham and his Seed by symbolically going between the slain animals. Jesus paid the bridal-price by being broken Himself and made a unilateral covenant with the Church. The Jewish people practice this unilateral marriage covenant called the ketubah. It establishes the marriage promises of the husband to his now betrothed wife. Some of the Jewish people believed since the marriage covenant was unilateral it allowed the man to unilaterally divorce his wife. While others (including various cultures) believed that acquiring a wife by means of a bridal-price (mohar) allowed the unilateral divorce. Although payment was traditionally given to the father the Orthodox Jews accept a gold wedding ring as a form of payment under the law similar to our engagement ring. But ultimately - all Jewish people and religious leaders agree that since the Torah said a woman is under the "rule" of her husband (Gen. 3:16) the laws of Deut. 24:1 were gender specific. Therefore; they believed only man could initiate the divorce and his wife could not. Paul now informs the Gentiles coming to Christ that a wife is not to divorce her husband (1 Cor. 7:10). But if she did divorce a husband, being that it was not lawful for her to do so, she cannot remarry another man (1 Cor. 7:11a). And Jesus commanded a man not to use the law as a vice to divorce his wife as the Jews did before him (1 Cor. 7:11b). This book answers questions after a divorce.
