A Jewish woman that was put away but not divorced was put in a very difficult position. She would have preferred to be divorced, instead of merely sent away, because she then would be allowed to "go and be another man's wife." Jesus did... more
A Jewish woman that was put away but not divorced was put in a very difficult position. She would have preferred to be divorced, instead of merely sent away, because she then would be allowed to "go and be another man's wife." Jesus did not contradict this teaching, but has been misunderstood to so do. Many have tried to twist Paul's teaching to harmonize with what they insist Jesus taught. In this book I present and defend a position that allows Moses, God, Jesus and Paul to be in harmony. This position does not require breaking up homes or imposing celibacy
Many have been led to believe that Jesus said a divorced person commits adultery upon marrying. Some say this is true with one exception while others say the circumstances don't matter-even if one did not sin and is divorced against his... more
Many have been led to believe that Jesus said a divorced person commits adultery upon marrying. Some say this is true with one exception while others say the circumstances don't matter-even if one did not sin and is divorced against his or her will. Christians in both groups seem confident that their position is the correct one. But proponents of both positions fail to factor in the main text, which is the authority to which Jesus directed the Pharisees and His disciples when discussing the issue. When the Pharisees tried to entrap Jesus, they asked Him, "Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?" Jesus responded, "What did Moses command you?" So, if we are intent on following Jesus' teaching then it is important to consider and accept what He accepted, which is what He commanded regarding divorce.
While the apostle Paul teaches that Christian men are to love their wives (Eph. 5:25) and the women are to honor their husbands (Eph. 5:22), he does not teach that the divorced may not marry – but to the contrary. In his first letter to... more
While the apostle Paul teaches that Christian men are to love their wives (Eph. 5:25) and the women are to honor their husbands (Eph. 5:22), he does not teach that the divorced may not marry – but to the contrary.
In his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul answered questions regarding divorce and marriage. Unfortunately, many have it ingrained in their heads that Jesus taught that the divorced may not marry lest they commit adultery, and they therefore cannot receive Paul’s clear teaching. Others suggest that the divorced may marry if they instigated the divorce for adultery. That neither of these teachings is true is evident from the fact that Jesus was an Old Testament prophet who taught the Law of Moses that allowed a divorced woman to marry. Although Jesus is currently being charged by His “friends” with teaching contrary to the Law there is no indication that the Jews, who were His enemies, believed He did. Jesus did take issue with the false notions of the Jewish teachers, but not with Moses, who was inspired of God in his teachings.
