Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Matthew 5:31 ¶ "It was said, 'WHOEVER SENDS HIS WIFE AWAY, LET HIM GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE'; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:31 ¶ "It has also been said, 'WHOEVER DIVORCES HIS WIFE IS TO GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE'; |
Subject: adultrus marriage, a "marriage" in Gods |
Bible Note: Greetings again George! Here is the scripture you were looking for: "Yet if the unbelieving one leaves, let him leave; the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us to peace." 1 Cor 7:15 Some clarification: “Don't you think that some might use this notion (not a marriage in God's eyes) as an excuse to dishonor the very relationship that God created and affirmed in the Garden?” My intent was to show how those who are in a married state might feel justified to divorce because their marriage was "not a marriage in God's eyes" . . . as far as the union of two men -I'll use an OLD quote, "God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve!" Also, to me, Hosea is a picture of the love of God for His people, not just Israel. Again, believers were ALL adulterers, forsaking the love of God for the love of the world. Such a sad union mankind had/has chosen. Yet, God has pursued us and wooed us, making a way for us to return, to be reconciled and having our relationship with Him restored. No one is or will be free from our sin nature until we get to Glory! Of course, our forgiveness in Christ is NOT a license to continue in sin - for when we do sin, we can surely expect the discipline of God which is lovingly adminsitered to correct and restore us. (Some of us are slow learners!) Yes, repentence is necessary for us to experience the joy of the forgiveness that is ALREADY ours in Christ. This is the intended outcome of our confession - refreshment and joy! If our confession of sin was necessary for God's forgiveness, it would be a work. To suggest that repentence is required for forgiveness is akin to saying that the Cross was not enough. By His death, Christ OBTAINED our redemption (Heb 9:12) which He gives to us at the moment of our conversion. It is a done deal and needs no input from us other than to receive it! For a long time, I thought God wouldn't forgive me for unconfessed sins! I struggled with guilt and worried that God was going to punish me and I tried really hard to live a "good" life, one that God would approve of . . . (lies from the pit those are!)- I have written other posts on this and use the illustration of Christ washing the feet of the disciples - one who is clean does not need another bath, so too with the believer, once forgiven of sin, the cleansing brought about by our confession is a reminder of the "bath" we have already had! As we consider the price paid by Jesus to obtain our forgiveness from the penalty for sin we rejoice again and again, praising God for our salvation! As the Spirit reveals areas of sin in our lives, we have an opportunity to respond. Sometimes, even after repentence of that sin, we slip up. Does this mean that we are not forgiven - of course not! Our forgiveness was accomplished by the FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS - the penalty for ALL (past present and future) SIN WAS paid - Jesus said, "It is finished!" Praise Him!! Just ponder this for a while. It makes Grace even more amazing that we know! Don't let the criticism of others deter you from seeking and standing for the Truth! We are all instruments, some are just more refined than others, but He is more than able to use each of us and bring about something GOOD out of it! Choose to love the unlovely - God did! He loves me and He loves you and He loves those who persecute you too. His love makes each of us complete. Let's let Him deal with the injustices of others, OK? Seek His face; and Let God reveal Himself to you in His way and in His timing. Please read 2 Peter 2:1-9! Blessings in Him, mommapbs |