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Can Divorced Christians Remarry?

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As a divorced and remarried Christian, I believe that this issue is one of the most hurtful, prejudical, and sensitive facing the church today. Many believers have faced discrimination, shunning, and church "disipline" from pastors and churches trying to adhere to godly standards. Unfortunately, they end up enforcing mere "traditions of men" rather than God's will, to the detriment of the souls affected and to the body of Christ.

Robert Eldredge Sr. takes great pains to explore the biblical covenant of marriage, the desire of God for strong marriages, and the history of the institution. And then he lays a scriptural foundation, verse upon verse, of God's instructions to believers, not man's interpretation, about separation and divorce. Out of this sound and sensible approach arises clear and compelling wisdom concerning marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

One of my favorite insights is, "It seems only common sense that divorced and remarried Christians should be allowed the same privelages of serving our Lord Jesus Christ in ministry that is already allowed those who used to be thieves, murderers, adulterers, fornicators, drug dealers, rapists, gang leaders, and the like!" (page 155)

More than his opinion, however sound, Eldredge bases his conclusions on God's Word. He closely examines what the scriptures say about remarriage: under what circumstances, when, and how. I saw Jeremiah 3:8 in a new light when he explained that God Himself divorced Israel for "infidelity".

Throughout the book, Eldredge is understanding of the issues and compassionate toward those struggling with them. He is neither heavy-handed nor permissive. This book delivers a fair, honest, and candid treatment of a very difficult topic.

If you or someone you love struggles with issues of separation, divorce, or remarriage, this book has Godly answers for them, delivered in an intelligent and loving way.

The good news is YES!!! I really enjoyed this book for it's refreshing insight to a much debated subject within, and sometimes without, the Christian community. I especially enjoyed the helpful historical insight to how many of the, "traditions of men" get started. It is high time for the people of God to come out of the rut-like bondage of religion. I highly recommend this liberating book to anyone and am looking forward to more written by this gifted author.

Refreshing to finally have a true Biblical perspective on the subject. I highly recommend this book.

I give this book a 10++! It is the most balanced and liberated view on divorce and remarriage that I have ever read! As a Bible School graduate, I can say that the book is not only Theologically sound, but a pleasure to read as well. I have given away several books to divorced friends of mine and they all loved it!

I found it to be balanced and fair info.