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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. |
Bible Question:
So does his willfull disobedience automatically make him an unbeliever? And can his wife now divorce him and remarry under 1 cor 7:15? By the way, I appreciate your taking time to respond to my question. I've been getting contradictory opinions on the subject and appreciate any clarification you may offer. |
Bible Answer: The briefest, simplest, and in point of fact, the only answer possible to your question is a simple 'no' and for good and cogent reason, which is this: the term "Christian unbeliever" is self-contradictory. There can be no Christian who is not a believer in Christ. Post-salvific disobedience is academic and irrelevant to this issue. --Hank |