Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible, Part 10 – Even More Questions & Answers

This post will address a question I’ve heard recently:

Shouldn’t we follow the example of Hosea who didn’t divorce his wife even though she was unfaithful?

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Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible, Part 9 – Still More Questions & Answers

Still more answers to common questions brought up as a response to my series on divorce and remarriage. It’s best to start with Part 1 here.

Questions addressed in this post:

  • Does Exodus 21.10-11 really talk about divorce?
  • What does “unmarried” mean in 1 Corinthians 7?
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Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible, Part 8 – More Questions & Answers

More answers to common questions brought up as a response to my series on divorce and remarriage. It’s best to start with Part 1 here.

Questions addressed in this post:

  • Has a woman who has remarried been “defiled”?
  • Does the term “one flesh” mean the marriage is permanent?
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Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible, Part 7 – Questions & Answers

Answers to common questions brought up as a response to my series on divorce and remarriage. It’s best to start with Part 1 here.

Questions addressed here:

  • Didn’t Jesus do away with the command of Moses which allowed divorce? If so, then why is it important what the Old Testament says?
  • What does “sexual immorality” mean in Matthew 19.9?
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Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible, Part 6 – The Teaching of Paul

Start with Part 1 here.

Paul’s ethical teachings were based on two sources: the Old Testament and the words of Jesus. It’s important to consider these sources, and determine if Paul disagreed with either source on the subject of divorce and remarriage. I conclude that he does not.

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