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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:15 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbelieving partner leaves, let him leave. In such cases the [remaining] brother or sister is not [spiritually or morally] bound. But God has called us to peace. |
Subject: Can a divorced person remarry? |
Bible Note: Dear Louder, Excuse me for butting in, but this is a forum :-) Friend, God does not condone any sin, nor is He impressed by the social 'norms' of any age. However, the Bible clearly states that there is divorce. Though God is not in favor of it, and does not condone it, it can be forgiven, thus not condemned, in accordance with the grace He so abundantly pours forth. This issue is a 'case-by-case' thing in God's able hands. If you 'decide' that God's grace does not apply in this situation or that, then you have created a 'New Law.' God does not 'condone' a lot of things in your life (and in mine), but if we were to be condemned or disqualified for every infraction of this 'New Law,' there would be no church. How is it that ministers can be pedantic snobs, bigots, and even forgiven for many kinds of impropriety, but never be divorced or widowed? Grace for repentence an subsequent forgiveness is a gift given to us that we may be whole. The 'Old' Law never made (legal) room for this gift. Praise God that we have freedom in Christ Jesus to be known by God as individuals, and He doesn't make us to judge one another in the severity of man. Allow the Lord to make these decisions, and you will partake of grace when it becomes necessary. "And He was saying to them, "Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it shall be measured to you; and more shall be given you besides." Mark 4:24 NASB. Few Christians plan on a divorce ot the death of a spouse. Shouldn't we leave the judgment of each case in God's hands, rather than creating an organization that supercedes grace? In Jesus' name, charis |