Tag Archives: divorce
“Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?”
A concubine is a female who voluntarily enslaves and sells herself to a man primarily for his sexual pleasure. Concubines in the patriarchal age and beyond did not have equal status with a wife. A concubine could not marry her … Continue reading
“What are biblical grounds for divorce?”
When discussing what the Bible says about divorce, it is important to keep in mind the words of Malachi 2:16, “I hate divorce, says the Lord God.” Whatever grounds the Bible possibly gives for divorce, that does not mean God … Continue reading
“What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?”
Being married to an unbeliever can be one of the most difficult challenges in a Christian’s life. Marriage is a sacred covenant that joins two people together in one flesh (Matthew 19:5). It can be very difficult for a believer … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about rape?”
The Bible does address the issue of rape. As expected, when the Bible mentions the crime of rape, it is depicted as a gross violation of God’s design for the treatment of the human body (Genesis 34). The Bible condemns … Continue reading
“What does the ‘husband of one wife’ phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?”
There are at least three possible interpretations of the phrase “husband of one wife” in 1 Timothy 3:2 1) It could simply be saying that a polygamist is not qualified to be an elder, a deacon or a pastor. This … Continue reading
“I am divorced. Can I remarry according to the Bible?”
We often receive questions like “I am divorced for such and such a reason. Can I get remarried?” “I have been divorced twice—the first for adultery by my spouse, the second for incompatibility. I am dating a man who has … Continue reading
“Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?”
While it seems obvious abuse should be an acceptable reason for divorce, the Bible gives only two reasons in which divorce is permitted: the first is in the case of abandonment of a Christian by an unbelieving spouse (1 Corinthians … Continue reading
Did I Marry the Wrong Person?
Marriage breakups have become epidemic, and an oft-used excuse is “I just don’t love her (him) anymore.” It matters very little that a few years earlier in from of a church full of witnesses the couple pledged to live together … Continue reading
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