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Subject: The husband of only one wife? |
Bible Note: EdB: Your responce was welcome. I think we understand how the other has come to the conclusion the other has about this huge issue. I think that unless we have reasearched this to what say is the "priesthood of the believe" and can back our view with a solid Biblical answer than we are only shooting off the hip, of emotional feelings. In my observation this issue still goes back to the orignal intent of Paul, and how the Greek reads. I was hoping you might address is a divorce takes place before becoming a Christian, would you view still be the same? Do you see any circrmsatnce that would be an exception? I believe Scripture points to the liberation of people from sin, and freedom to serve the Lord. I also believe and have observed that religious people are eager to preach (2 Cor.5:17) becoming a New Creature in Christ, and behold all things become new. However not for anyone who has beeen divorced! In other words God sets free, and liberates, then the religious not only keep one bound, but have a different satndard for the divoced, a higher standard than for someone who has murdered, sold drugs, been involved in every sexual sin you can name. I cannot find this understanding anywhere in Scripture. Ed, is not all sin firgiven exactally the same way? Is there any sin God does not forgive and cleanse with the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ? If we add stipulations to the limitations Christ's justification and forgiveness, we make confession and repentance inadiquate as a requirement for forgiveness of sin. 1 John 1:9,10. To refuse to recongnize a genuine call of God on ones life, perhaps due to our wrong understanding of Scripture, do we not make a very serious error? I wonder how many have been refused to be allowed to minister, because of bad theology, and not understanding the true meaning of Scripture. In no way do I justify divorce. I find divorce when someone is a Christian very disturbing, heart-braking, and distructive to ones testimony. Often divorce takes a lifetime to restore relationships within the faimily, and children of that marriage. Finally may no where does the Bible say the word "qualifications", however "character" is mentioned several times. There is a big difference in lifestyle character, and qualifications. I hope thsi give some more imput for consideration. Blessings. justme |