INTRODUCTION

In our day of incredible social change and moral confusion, clear, biblical thinking is needed on this subject of divorce and remarriage. Marriage relationships are breaking down at an alarming rate and those affected, after the sadness of divorce, are seeking 'a fresh start' in another union.

It is not only outside of the Church that this is happening. Tragically, divorce and remarriage is becoming almost common place within 'the Household of God', which the apostle Paul declared, is:

"The church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth." 1 Timothy 3:15

The Church is that community which is called to uphold the truth in the world, a calling which, no doubt, includes the upholding of the true nature of marriage. Such a responsibility, of course, can only be fulfilled where there is a clear understanding of the mind of the Scriptures.

The purpose of this brief study, then, is to gain a biblical perspective of at least some of the issues relating to the question of divorce and remarriage. Hopefully, in the end, the reader will be left with a simple and integrated understanding of the relevant scriptural passages and so be able to respond truly to the call of God in this area.

Although my approach here is mostly of a 'nuts' n 'bolts', exegetical nature, I do offer this treatment as an expression of conviction born of warm, pastoral concern.

Other Resources for Enquiry

See Listing Regarding Marriage