Marriage Divorce and Re Marriage What Is Marriage

Marriage, Divorce, and Re. Marriage

What Is Marriage? l Given from God (Matthew 19: 4 -5) l A Union (covenant) between one man and one woman for life (Matthew 19: 5 -6) • It is honorable (Hebrews 13: 4)

What Is Divorce? l l It is a physical dissolution (end) of a marriage (Matthew 19: 6 -8) It is not to be common

Can Someone Involved in Divorce, Re-Marry? l l l Only a person who has put away their spouse fornication has permission to re-marry by God without sinning (Matthew 19: 9) The person who was “put away” does not have permission by God to re-marry without sinning (Matthew 19: 9, Matthew 5: 32) If divorce occurs and neither partner is put away fornication then neither person has permission by God to re-marry without sinning (Matthew 19: 9

Specific Examples- Scenario 1 Marriage The man dies Marriage ends and woman can re-marry

Specific Examples- Scenario 2 Marriage Woman commits fornication, and man puts away woman fornication Marriage Divorce Marriage Adultery

Specific Examples- Scenario 3 Marriage Woman commits fornication, and woman puts away man Marriage Adultery Divorce Marriage Adultery

Specific Examples- Scenario 4 Marriage Man divorces woman for reason other than fornication Marriage Adultery Divorce Marriage Adultery

Specific Examples- Scenario 5 Marriage Man divorces woman for reason other than fornication Marriage Adultery Marriage Adultery Divorce Marriage Then woman “puts away” man for adultery (mental divorce) Divorce Marriage Adultery

Specific Examples- Scenario 6 Marriage Either party puts away the other for any reason Divorce Marriage Neither party marries, but decide to reconcile Marriage Divorce

Conclusion l God Designed Marriage, So He the Rules l Sets God Designed the Plan of Salvation, So He Sets the Rules