James Newheiser Jr. answers the question, “What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?” He addresses:
- Biblical grounds for divorce (0:40)
- Unfaithfulness, repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation (1:24)
- Abandonment and sanctification (6:00)
- When a spouse leaves (10:21)
- Abuse as a form of abandonment (12:25)
- When the abuser is a “believer” (14:40)
- The nature of the divorce answers the question of remarriage (15:52)
- The virtual widow (17:16)
- A word of caution for those who are hurt and vulnerable (18:03)
Find more from TGC on marriage:
- Explore the Featured Topic on Divorce
- Divorce and Remarriage: Biblical Principles and Pastoral Practice
Jim’s recommended resources:
- Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: Critical Questions and Answers by Jim Newheiser
- Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims by Darby Strickland
- The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home by Chris Moles
- She’s Got The Wrong Guy by Deepak Reju
- Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel by Ray Ortlund
- When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage by Dave Harvey