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Is it a sin to divorce and remarry?
Absolutely! Divorce is no less forgivable than any other sin. Forgiveness of all sins is available through faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:28; Ephesians 1:7).
Can Christians take divorce?
The Indian Divorce Act, 1869 regulates the law relating to divorce of persons professing the Christian religion and also other matrimonial clauses. This Act is applied if one of the parties to the proceedings is a Christian. The Act is modeled on the English law of divorce (Section 7).
Can you remarry after divorce in the Bible?
God clearly allows for remarrying your previously divorced spouse (1 Corinthians 7:10-11) unless either spouse had subsequently remarried someone else (Deuteronomy 24:1-4).
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarry?
Remarriage after a divorce may be an option in some circumstances, but that does not mean it is the only option. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that God hates divorce ( Malachi 2:16) and that reconciliation and forgiveness should mark a believer’s life (Luke 11:4; Ephesians 4:32).
What does Jesus say about divorce and remarriage?
Jesus spoke quite clearly on the issue of divorce and remarriage in two other places besides the gospel of Matthew . 1) In Luke 16:18 Jesus says: Every one who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.
Is it OK for Christians to get a divorce?
It is okay for a Christian to divorce in any situation where it is okay for anyone who is not a Christian to divorce. However, there are considerations. Mosaic Law (the very law that Jesus said he came “not to abolish, but to fulfill”) allowed for legal divorce.
What the Bible teaches about divorce and remarriage?
Grounds for Divorce – the Bible provides four grounds for divorce and remarriage. 1. Adultery – Mt. 19:9 – Jesus says that if a spouse commits adultery, then the other spouse has the option to divorce and remarry although reconciliation is always preferred if the offending spouse is genuinely repentant.