Why is divorce not an option for Christians?

[arunangelo]

In marriage, spouses leave their parents and unite with each other (Mark 10:7) to become one flesh (Gen.2: 24). Because, it is a covenant of love, and God is love (1 John4:8), it is God who seals the marriage covenant; and no one can separate what God has joined together (Matt 19:6). In divorce, therefore, this covenant is not broken; it is rejected. Therefore, remarriage after divorce is adultery (Luke 16:18). Furthermore, since God seals this covenant, divorce is rejection of God. God, therefore, hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and is not pleased with the offerings of those who divorce their spouse (Malachi 2: 13-14). Jesus tells us that before making offering to God, we must reconcile with those with whom we have grievances (Matt. 5: 23-24). Therefore, a divorced person must first reconcile with his/her spouse before making an offering to the Lord. Furthermore, even if there is unfaithfulness a person must still stay faith to his/her spouse, just as God His faithful to us even when we reject Him (Hosea 3:1).

Divorce is absolutely prohibited in the Gospels (Mk 10:11-12, Luke 6:18; Matthew 5: 31-32). In Matthew’s gospel there appears to be an exception. The exception in the Greek text is porneia (which means incest or fornication), and not moiceia (which means adultery). In the Mosaic Law (Lv 18:6-18) certain types of marriages between close relatives were unlawful, because, they were regarded as incest (porneia). Certain rabbis, however, allowed gentile converts to Judaism to remain in such marriages. The exemption in Matthew’s gospel is against such permissiveness for gentile converts to Christianity. Fornication is another meaning for porneia. Therefore, this exception also applies to couples who fornicate by living together without a lawful marriage (also known as common law marriages).

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[Quantrill]

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Grand conjecture / opinion. How can anyone interested verify if that is a truthful and accurate claim?

BTW, regarding Christians who are drug kingpins, murderers, rapists -- do they 'have the holy spirit'?

Have all Christians always been Christians?

I'm not interested or required to 'verify' it to you. I'm only required to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

One who is a Christian can and does still sin. The immediate answer to your question is yes, if the one you describe is a Christian.

One becomes a Christian by placing faith in Jesus Christ as the only Son of God and Saviour.

Quantrill

[RJG]

I wonder what the long dead, very human Jesus, would think of some extreme Christians who claim to be his followers?

[Tcg]

I'm not interested or required to 'verify' it to you.

This is not an uncommon stance. It is a particularly convenient one to take for those who can't verify their claims.


Tcg

[Quantrill]

This is not an uncommon stance. It is a particularly convenient one to take for those who can't verify their claims.

Tcg

It's convenient because it's true.

Quantrill

[RJG]

This is not an uncommon stance. It is a particularly convenient one to take for those who can't verify their claims.

Tcg

It's convenient because it's true.

Quantrill

In your opinion, but you have no evidence to substantiate it.

[Zzyzx]

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I'm not interested or required to 'verify' it to you. I'm only required to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

One who is a Christian can and does still sin. The immediate answer to your question is yes, if the one you describe is a Christian.

One becomes a Christian by placing faith in Jesus Christ as the only Son of God and Saviour.

In other words, you are only interested in preaching not debating -- on a debate site.

Perhaps being 'filled' with the 'holy' spirit does not include judgment and discernment (or knowledge or wisdom).

[RJG]

Having met a lot of people who claim to be 'spirit filled', it doesn't do them any favours at all, nor anyone who encounters them.

[Quantrill]

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In other words, you are only interested in preaching not debating -- on a debate site.

Perhaps being 'filled' with the 'holy' spirit does not include judgment and discernment (or knowledge or wisdom).

I'm quite willing to debate what the Scripture says. That concerns God, Christ, the Bible, Christianity, etc.

I'm not willing to try and 'prove' God or Christ to you or anyone else. As I said, the Christian is not required to do that. The Bible declares God, Christ, and the Scripture.

Quantrill

[Quantrill]

In your opinion, but you have no evidence to substantiate it.

No, that is what Scripture says. It is not my opinion. The Scripture is all the evidence I need.

Quantrill

[Zzyzx]

I'm not interested or required to 'verify' it to you. I'm only required to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I'm quite willing to debate what the Scripture says. That concerns God, Christ, the Bible, Christianity, etc.

That may be more appropriate for Holy Huddle or Theology, Doctrine and Dogma sub-forums. In C&A 'what the Bible says' is no more authoritative than any other book.

The truth and accuracy of 'what the Bible says' IS open for debate here – and WILL be challenged. Those who refuse to 'verify' the claims and stories they present are not abiding by C&A Guidelines (shame on them for sinning).