One of the most controversial topics among baptists today is the subject of marriage, divorce, and remarriage. He saw his job as one of clarification, and a summary look at the state of. This sermon is from the lords day pulpit ministry of r. What god says about marriage, divorce, and remarriage. A sermon on divorce and remarriage the gospel coalition. Numerous sermons have been preached and literature published addressing the subject. Following christs example, alistair begg appeals to the authority of scripture to teach us how to think biblically about this difficult topic as we consider what marriage is and how that affects its dissolution. Tonight were coming to the last in our threepart study of divorce from the text in matthew 5. David pawson teaching trust 2019 davids book on this subject can be purchased from amazon. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by. I need a dumbed down version about divorce and remarriage.
This book is the best so far and i have read many christian based based books on the subject of divorce and marriage. That document, dated may 2, 1989, represents the position on divorce and remarriage that will guide the church in matters of membership and discipline. Seen through the character of god and the mind of jesus, jerry jones a longtime minister for churches of christ and cofounder with his wife, lynn, of marriage matters carefully works through the relevant biblical texts with an obvious commitment to objectivity and shows us his research he points out the problems of some of the traditional ways of. 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. 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. Every divorce decree is a monument to broken promises and shattered lives. Ruckman one of the most misunderstood teachings among fundamental, biblebelieving christians today is what the bible says about divorce and remarriage. Marriage, divorce and remarriage bible baptist bookstore. The bulk of the sermon moves through seven principles of divorce and remarriage.
In addition to the suggestions given in answer to the former question, the church should lift up a high moral standard and should strongly support the family unit. In a world where people can easily get a divorce, it often seems that ending a marriage is the only option. Pastor john miller concludes our series marriage and the bible with an expository message through matthew 19. Marriage is the sacred union between one man and one woman and gods intention is for marriage to last a lifetime. Church bulletin articles on marriage, divorce, remarriage. Over the years he had heard sermons against the evils of divorce, but he had never. A discussion of what the bible says about divorce, remarriage, with special focus on 1 corinthians 7. 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.
What god intends is not always what people experience. Exploring reallife issues and questions, evans reveals three biblical purposes of marriage, the importance of a covenantal relationship, the power of forgiveness, and more. As an irish catholic who is on their second marriage the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage is particularly close to my heart. Articles sermons topics books podcasts filter resources by ask pastor john. Sermons weekly bulletin marriage, divorce, remarriage summary. But this universal marriage law is the basis of jesus law about divorce and remarriage. We offer sermons, sermon outlines, books, prayers, bible studies and more on topics such as christian living, marriage, discipleship, and spiritual growth, as taught by tony evans. Introducing marriage, divorce, and remarriage, a new book by dr. Near the end you restated that only god can end a marriage. It is rare indeed to find any in this generation that know the truth and have the courage to stand opposed to the fallen. Dear allhavesinned and christisking, i am encouraged that you both stood up and defended biblical teaching on the sin of remarriage after divorce. What can the church do to build strong homes and resist the erosion of marriages in the church.
Tony evans, can be heard on over 1,200 us radio outlets daily and in more than countries. Endorsements i am aware of no resource on marriage that is as comprehensive and yet as accessible as this book. What the bible says about marriage, divorce and remarriage. There are a couple challenges that make preaching on divorce and remarriage especially difficult. One of the greatest threats to the survival of this nation is the alarming number of divorces. The church at corinth was confused over issues pertaining to divorce and remarriage and asked paul a number of questions. 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. Divorce, remarriage, and honoring god desiring god. This church is dedicated to helping those who have been married, divorced and.
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. What god says about marriage, divorce, and remarriage by pastor chris kropf. Available for the first time for free is the great work by mary walmsley on the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage. Due to the prevalence of divorce in our culture this sermon is based upon pauls answers to the corinthians as well as answering many of the questions asked about divorce. Theres more in this chapter than just those topics. In order to understand what the bible teaches about divorce, we must first understand what it teaches regarding the nature of marriage. Some of the most difficult challenges in ministry today are found in situations involving marriage, divorce, and remarriage. When we live as children of the light it impacts the sacred covenant of marriage. The biblical teaching on divorce is presented, without consideration for historic positions or church decrees. It is difficult to find a single family that has not been touched by divorce in some way.
If the church is going to use the bible to decide whether divorce is legitimate in certain cases and whether divorced couples have the right to remarry with the approval and blessing of gods people, then the bible must be studied without prejudice toward a particular answer. I preached this sermon, entitled what did jesus think of divorce and remarriage, at urc on october 24, 2010. The catholic church used the bible as their reason to disallow me from my own faith despite the fact that united states law says your spouse can just leave and divorce you regardless of what the church says. The historical context of jesus teaching it is ironic that there should be so much controversy over the import of the teaching of jesus on divorce remarriage. Some quotes and statements are taken from the book remarriage in the light of the inspired word by e. Jesus teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage subject. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Dear pastor john, i read your long article about divorce and remarriage and agreed all along. But this subject alone will take the whole 25 minutes. Shifting ground on marriage, divorce and remarriage part 2. In this book brother hagin explains accurately and rightly, why one can remarry after a divorce, though the words of jesus in matthew may contradict pauls in 1st corinthians chapter 7. Tozer 2qdcy8a david pawson 2019 and streamed with permission of. One challenge is that there are so many legitimate approaches i could take with this sermon. The author examines the relevant passages in both the old and new testaments so that his readers can consider the.
The bible on marriage, divorce and remarriagenook book. Remarriage is permitted for the faithful partner only when the divorce was on biblical grounds. Download or listen to sermons by alistair begg about marriage, divorce and remarriage. Sproul at saint andrews chapel near orlando florida. 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. Find out deep revelations concerning this subject from daddy hagins book. Divorce and remarriage christian books and sermons from. Jesus teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage new. Although there have been quite a few christian books addressing marriage, divorce, and remarriage in recent years, jims book is set apart in a couple of ways. What the bible says about marriage, divorce and remarriage by hicks, olan a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. For over 500 years the debate concerning divorce and remarriage has been going on in the church. Rather it reaffirms that marriage after divorce is adultery, even for those who have been. In this extended excerpt from pastor dougs latest book, he explores the meaning of marriage in our culture and why this god established institution is in.
The bibles message for those suffering within marriage is both realistic and loving marriage should be lifelong, but broken marriage vows can be grounds for divorce biblical grounds for divorce include adultery, abuse and abandonment. Carefully organized, thoroughly researched, and very well written. In his great sermon, jesus explicitly sets about to rectify contemporary ethics, which he sees as debased by pharasaical scripturetwisting matt. The book succeeds at being exactly what the author wanted it to be. He takes a stand against homer haileys, but i was wondering your opinion on it. Today were looking at the subjects of marriage and divorce. Marriage was divinely established in eden and affirmed by jesus to be a lifelong union between a man and a woman in loving companionship. Marriage, divorce, remarriage summary brochure westwood. Marriage, divorce and remarriage by david padfield.
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