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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:
What does the bible say as far as a person who was divorced many years before they had a relationship with God, my situation stands as this and my husband committed adultery and left me, he is now remarried, he is not a christian and never was. Am I able to be remarried now as a christian, or does the scriptures still stick. I have been told by quite a few people that it is okay to remarry because I am now a christian, but I don't see any scriptures that say this? |
Bible Answer: Caz, JVH0212 is correct, in part. You are free to remarry. Your situation isn't exactly the situation in 1Co 7:13. It sounds like you were both unbelievers at the time of the divorce. The passage is about when an unbelieving spouse leaves a Christian one. However, you still are free to marry a Christian -You are a new creation (2Co 5:17), so the divorce is no longer part of your life -He has remarried, so there is no hope of reconcilation. His divorcing his second wife and getting back to you would be adultery. -If one would think 1Co 7:13 applies to you, he has gone ... so you are free. Always take care when you seek advice. While we may give advice from the Bible, it may not be theologically correct. I know people who twist Scripture, to tickle to ears of the listeners. Plus, there are those who will continue to ask, until they get the answer they want. I say this as a general statement, not with anyone in mind. I sensed that I need to. Also, divorce granted on the basis of adulte |