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Biblical Examinations Of Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage

Explore the biblical perspectives on Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage, delving into the intricate regulations and emotional controversies surrounding these topics, with attention to submissions in love designed by God. Analyze the roles, authority, and responsibilities in marital relationships.

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Biblical Examinations Of Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage

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  1. Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage D I V O R C E Biblical Examinations Of An Emotional & Controversial Subject

  2. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • Wives must submit to their husbands Eph 5:22 • Because it is “as unto the Lord” • Because it “is fitting in the Lord” Col 3:18 • Her husband is her head…just as Christ is Head of the church Eph 5:23 • As the church is subject, so is the wife Eph 5:24

  3. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • The wife’s example is the church Eph 5:24 • The church is subject to Christ “in everything”… so should the wife be to her husband • This is not a statement of her inferiority • It is a Divine declaration re: her role as man’s “suitable helper”

  4. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • Some believe, teach the woman’s submission is attributable to Eve’s actions Gen 3:16 • If woman was made submissive to her husband because of the first sin, what does that imply before Adam & Eve committed sin? • They would have been marital equals or peers

  5. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • Husband & Wife enjoying equal roles prior to sin is not the teaching of the Scripture • Submission is based upon creation, not sin 1 Tim 2:12-15 1 Cor 11:3, 8-10 • God was reminding the woman of her place when He spoke what is recorded in Gen 3:16

  6. “To seize & hold in possession by force without right or wrongfully” - Webster MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • Obviously, this is not “politically correct” • We’re concerned with eternal truth, not politics • Man’s authority over woman is God-given • Woman’s authority is “usurped” 1 Tim 2:12

  7. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • The love required between husband & wife is defined in 1 Cor 13:1-8a • Actions toward another without love are meaningless vv. 1-3 • Marital love is always thoughtful toward the other vv. 4-6

  8. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • The love required between husband & wife is defined in 1 Cor 13:1-8a • Marital love bears up under injustice…believes the best in the other…hopes for the best…endures when the best doesn’t happen v. 7 • Marital love never quits v. 8

  9. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • N.T. Christians are fully aware of the importance of civil authority & its role in daily living Mt 22:15-22 1 Pet 2:17 Rom 13:1-6 • There may exist a difference between Divine authority & human authority on an issue • In such cases, God’s will rules Acts 4:19 5:29

  10. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • This is equally true re: the marriage relationship • Even though marriage is a “Divinely regulated” relationship, human civil regulations are involved • Cultural requirements dictating when & how one is married must also be considered • Requirements that must be respected Rom 13:2, 5

  11. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • Throughout the centuries, different customs have been observed that constitute when 2 people are considered “married” • Isaac and Rebekah Gen 24:67 • “Jumping the broom” • Modern-day civil customs & social ceremonies

  12. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • A relationship regulated by God • When these “customs” are observed, the man & woman are considered “married” • This union may or may not have Divine approval... however, it is a “marriage” Mt 19:9 Mk 10:11-12 • The “reverse argument” re: divorce is equally true • An important point for our next discussion

  13. MARRIAGE – Love Designed By God • One final question…Who May Marry? • Those who have never been married before Gen 2:18 1 Cor 7:8-9, 25-28, 36 • Those whose mates have died Rom 7:2-3 1 Cor 7:8-9, 39 • Those whose mates were unfaithful and were put away (divorced)Mt 19:9

  14. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure • Man has habitually “set aside the commands of God for the sake of his traditions” Mt 15:6 • Marriage is also affected by this mindset • Marital conduct is outlined in the word of God • Yet, husbands & wives show discontent with this standard…behave in ways of their own choosing • Divorce often is the end result

  15. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure • It is a “declaration of marital failure” • Even if sought & obtained for the reason the Lord sanctions, 1 or both spouses still failed • Biblical texts can be found in both the O.T. & N.T. that address the subject of divorce • We’ll begin with selected O.T. texts

  16. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Deut 24:1-4 • Even before the Israelites entered their promised home, they were already divorcing contrary to God’s original marriage law found in Gen 2 • God was attempting to regulate this behavior • It is not to be understood as Divine approval for “divorce for any cause” cp. 1 Jn 2:1-2

  17. DIVORCE – A Testament To Failure Deut 24:1-4 • The 2 textual clauses must be seen, understood • The “conditional” clause (protasis) is vv. 1-3[This is the “if” portion of the proposition] • The “conclusion” clause (apodosis) is v. 4 [This is the “then” portion of the proposition] • This brings about the proper understanding…it also highlights the Jews’ error in Mt 19 & Mk 10

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