biblical solutions for pastoral realities Instone-Brewer, David. creator text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, Ill InterVarsity Press c2003 2003 monographic eng

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212 p. ; 21 cm. Confessions of a confused minister : Jesus never said, "What God has joined, no one can separate" -- A marriage made in paradise : Moses' certificate of divorce -- God the reluctant divorcee : God's marriage contract and the grounds for his divorce from Israel -- The church can't do without it : Jesus criticized those who abandoned Old Testament law -- Divorce on demand ? Jesus taught us to forgive the repentant partner -- When your partner walks out : Christians shouldn't cause divorce, but sometimes they have to accept it -- Till death do us part? Is a divorcee still married in God's eyes? -- Four biblical grounds for divorce : these include abuse and neglect -- Can I get married again? A valid divorce implies the right to remarry -- Is remarriage adultery? Don't redivorce, because two wrongs don't make a right -- Promises, promises : marriage vows and remarriage in church -- The teaching that time forgot : why did the church misunderstand Jesus so soon? -- Conspiracy? Why has no one explained all this before? -- What should the church do now? Putting biblical principles into practice -- Dear pastor : real-life problems from my mailbox -- Group briefing notes and discussion questions. David Instone-Brewer. Includes bibliographical references. Divorce Biblical teaching Remarriage Biblical teaching Divorce Religious aspects Christianity Remarriage Religious aspects Christianity BS680.D62 I58 2003 241.63 Ins 2003 0830833749 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780830833740 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780830833740 2006020863 (paper back) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0616/2006020863.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0616/2006020863.html DLC 150206 20250728120117.0 14424737