Position Statement Concerning Divorce and Remarriage

Is It Lawful for a Man to Put Away His Wife for Any Cause?

• 1. Does the Bible allow a man and a woman to enter the bonds of marriage as stated in Genesis 2:24, and at a later date divorce the one with whom marriage vows were made?
• 2. Did Jesus have the authority to reinstate marriage?
• 3. What is the cause for divorce?
• 4. Does God require that remarriage following divorce be dissolved to have a valid hope of heaven?
• 5. First there needs to be confession and repentance?
• 6. Can there be forgiveness?
• 7. Who is responsible when children are involved?

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