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Topic: Divorce

Episode Topic Audio

2024-03-19
Grounds for Divorce: Is the fact that you don't get along grounds for divorce? [1 Corinthians 7:12-15].



2024-03-19
Unrighteous Christian Divorce: How does a Christian who divorced without proper cause and remarried make that right? [1 Corinthians 6:9-10].



2024-02-27
Married to a Divorced Man: If I married a divorced man, am I an adulterer?



2024-02-13
The Blood of Abel: Why is the blood of Abel included with the Pharisees' guilt? [Matthew 13:34-35].
Odd Verse in its Context in Luke: It seems like the verse in Luke 16 about marriage and divorce is out of place. Is it a segue to something that I am missing? [Luke 16:18].


2024-02-08
Divorce & Separation: Caller makes a case for the importance of giving a woman a legal divorce, referring to the intent in scripture. [Matthew 5:31].



2024-02-08
Broken Marriage: What should one do under these circumstance in this broken marriage (abuse, drugs, desertion, etc.)? [1 Corinthians 7:12-15].



2024-02-02
God Divorced Israel: When did God divorce Israel? [Jeremiah 3:14, Deuteronomy 24:1-4].



2024-01-15
Complicated Marriage & Both in Infidelity: Can this complicated marriage scenario with both involved in infidelity allow for the believer to be remarried? Rec: Topical Articles, Divorce and Remarriage.



2023-12-18
Attacked by Negative Thoughts: What should you do when you are attacked by negative thoughts, guilt, and regrets?



2023-11-30
Civil Divorce for Financial & Disability Reasons: What do you think about a couple getting a civil divorce for financial reasons, particularly in light of some medical disabilities?



2023-10-20
Marriage Licenses: How do we know if someone is married, if no certificate is necessary?
Certificates of Divorce If the Bible says that a man had to give his wife a "Certificate of Divorce" then would it not follow that they must've had "Certificates of Marriage" then also? [Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Matthew 5:31-35].


2023-10-17
Abandonment in Marriage: What should I do about my wife who has recently abandoned me? How long should I wait? [Matthew 18:15-17, I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2023-09-13
"Sola Scriptura": Would you give me an argument to support "sola scripture" ("scripture alone")?
Adultery & Pornography: Is viewing pornography the same as adultery (mental vs. physical)?


2023-09-13
Who Baptizes?: Who is qualified to baptize us?
Many Marriages: Isn't it unacceptable for people to marry and divorce so many times?


2023-08-22
Sadness Over Divorce: What do you suggest for my deep sadness over my wife divorcing me? [1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21, Matthew 7:21-23].



2023-08-15
Married Spouse Transitioning to Opposite Gender: What about a spouse who is medically transitioning to the opposite sex. Does the spouse have the right to divorce?



2023-07-28
No Divorce & Remarriage Allowed: Why would no divorce and remarriage be allowed after Jesus came, when the Old Testament allows so many wives and King David's betrayal? [1 Corinthians 7:1-16]. Rec: Topicla article: "Divorce and Remarriage."
Permission for Polygamy: Why was God so permissive to allow for polygamy in the Old Testament?


2023-07-27
Divorce Complications & Abstinence in Marriage: Am I living in adultery in my second marriage? Though married, should I be abstaining while I figure this out?



2023-06-21
Disagreement on Divorce: Caller disagrees with Steve about divorce, attributing all the scripture to a spiritual application.



2023-06-21
Divorce & the Unforgivable Sin: Is divorce the unforgivable sin? Are people who get a divorce, eternally damned? What is the state of the Christian who gets a divorce? Rec: Topical article; "Divorce and Remarriage." [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Matthew 12:31-32, Matthew 16:24-26].



2023-06-14
Notes for Your Lectures: Do you have the notes available for the topical lectures for "When Shall These Things Be?" Rec: Matthew713.com for lecture notes.
Adultery-Grounds for Divorce: Were you saying that a single act of "adultery" is not acceptable grounds for divorce? [Jeremiah 3:8].


2023-06-12
Signs of the Zodiac: What do you think about the similar personality traits of people born under the same zodiac signs?
Leaving the Door Open to Spouse to Return: Could you talk about leaving the door open to a spouse to return to the marriage?


2023-06-02
Marriage Vows-Still Binding?: Are your wedding vows still binding if you find out things about your wife you did not know before you married her? [Psalm 15:4].



2023-05-29
Legal Courts & Separation: Can you counsel me regarding my disinterest in pursuing my wife to restore our marriage while we are separated due to the legal ramifications and messy complications.



2023-05-22
Church of Christ Baptism: Is baptism in the Church of Christ acceptable?
Sexless Marriage: Is a totally sexless marriage grounds for divorce? [Matthew 18:15-17].


2023-05-12
Leaving the Jehovah Witnesses: If I leave the Jehovah Witneses, my wife will likely leave me, and I will be shunned by everyone I have known my entire life. Please advise.



2023-05-03
Divorce & Reconcilation: Can the offending party or the one at fault in a divorce ever get married again? [Matthew 19].
Getting Married When Drunk: Is a marriage that takes place while the two are drunk, is the covenant still binding?


2023-04-27
Repentance & Divorce: Are you saying that divorce is a perpetual sin if the couple does not reconcile, unless they have biblical grounds? [Matthew 5:24].



2023-04-17
Divorcing a Transgender: Would it be appropriate for a Christan to divorce his spouse if they were to become a transgender?



2023-04-12
Drunken Wife: Do I have biblical options rather than living forever with a wife who is a drunk?



2023-04-04
Divorce and Remarriage: Is divorce and remarriage an ongoing sin?



2023-03-29
God Telling People to Marry-Ending Up Misserable: If two people were sure that God told them to marry each other, is it possible that God would actually tell two people to marry each other, if they end up miserable and divorced? [Job 5:7].



2023-03-24
Nullified Old Covenant-Restored : In the end is God going to restore the nullified Old Covenant (the divorce of Israel), according to Isaiah? [Isaiah 50-51, Isaiah 50:1, Jeremiah 3:8].



2023-03-22
Living in Adultery: If I married a divorced man, am I living in adultery?



2023-03-10
Grounds for Divorce: If my Christian wife divorced me, am I free to remarry? Rec: Topical Article: "Divorce & Remarriage." [1 Corinthians 7:10-15, Galatians 5:6, James 2:26, James 2:19, Acts 11:26].



2023-03-07
Physical Abuse in Marriage: How does one know when to call the police in an abusive marriage, rather than advise submission? [Matthew 10:23. 1 Peter 3:1].



2023-03-06
Complicated Marriage Between Exes: How should we go forward if we are trying to reconcile if we were married twice before and she is still an unbeliever?



2023-02-27
Pastor Not Giving Time to His Family: If a pastor's wife is divorcing him because he is not giving enough time to his family, what scripture can you share? [1 Timothy3:4, Matthew 10:37, Luke 14:26].



2023-02-16
Command to Divorce: Why were the Israelites commanded to divorce their pagan wives in Ezra? [Ezra 10:3].
Concern About Racial Mixing: When the Israelites were commanded to divorce their pagan wives, was it about keeping the race pure?


2023-02-14
Divorce "Except for Fornication:" Could you clarify if one has to wait for a death of a spouse to be free, even if they divorced on the grounds of fornication? [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Mark 10:12, Luke 16:18, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15, Matthew 12:39, Mark 8:12, Mark 5:2-3, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39].



2023-02-07
Divorce & Remarriage: How do I make it right if I have married a man that was possibly illegitmately divorced, possibly putting me in an adulterous marriage now? Rec: Topical Articles/ "Divorce & Remarriage."



2023-02-06
Adultery-Unforgiveable: Were you implying that adultery would be an unforgiveable sin?



2023-02-03
Considering Divorce: How does one help instill "hope" for someone really struggling in marriage and considering divorce? Rec:Topical lecture: "How to Love Your Wife" and "What You Absolutely Need to Know Before You Get Marriage" and topical articles on marriage.



2023-01-30
Fornication-Prior to Marriage: Are there grounds for divorce if someone fornicated before marriage and didn't confess it until afterward?
Re-Baptism: What about someone who was baptized, but wants to be baptized again?


2023-01-27
Webpages with Nude Photos of One's Wife: Is it grounds for divorce if a woman opened a webpage that has nude photos of herself on it as a money-making project?
Bad Friends, Bad Influence: Should a husband require his wife get rid of bad friends who are influencing his wife to do bad behaviors (pornographic images)? [1 Corinthians 15:33].


2023-01-24
Marriage Obligation-Before & After One Becomes a Believer: If a divorced person become a Christian are they still obligated to go back to their spouse (if they were not a believer at the time of the divorcee)? Rec:Topical artices; "Divorce & Remarriage":



2023-01-04
Christian Counseling Required: Can you speak to the necessity of understanding Lordship in Christian counseling for Christian marriages? [2 Timothy 2:3].



2022-12-30
Marriage-a Good Thing: Why is traditional marriage a good thing and worth defending? And why is it under attack? [Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 5:2, Matthew 19:4, Malachi 2:16, Ephesians 5:25, Hebrews 8:2, Matthew 19:9].



2022-12-20
Abuse & Divorce: If you are unequally yoked, what are the scriptures that indicate that you should not leave your spouse? [1 Corinthians 7:12-15].



2022-12-20
Marriage & Divorce: If a woman married the wrong guy, can she divorce him, and marry the one the Lord wanted her to marry? [Psalm 15:4, Matthew 7:21-23].



2022-11-17
Divorce: If someone wants out of the marriage, when does one know when to let them go? Recommends article; "Divorce & Remarriage" & "What is Marriage?" at the website. [I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2022-10-26
Marrying One Who Has Been Divorced: Can Christians marry someone who is divorced, if they were not Christians when they divorced? recommendation; Read article on "Marriage" at the website.



2022-10-03
Divorce or Separation: Caller shares her pastor's insight about separation and divorce in scripture. Recommended; topical article on Marriage. [Matthew 7:31-32]..



2022-08-22
Marriage between Cousins: Is it not acceptable to marry a first cousin?
Broken Marriages & Legal Paperwork: If two people have been separated from each other and are already involved with others, but do not have the legal paperwok, where does this stand?
Separation: If we have not been unfaithful, but separated, and my wife doesn't want me back, what do I do? Reommends artices and "Divorce & Remarriage" at the website.

2022-08-22
Marriage after Illegitmate Divorce: What happens if two people repent that were married after an illegitmate divorce? Article on "Divorce & Remarriage" at the website.



2022-08-12
Choosing Divorce & Losing One's Salvation: Could you clarify your position regarding divorced people losing their salvation and going to hell and compare it to a believer marrying an unbeliever? [Matthew 28:18-20].
Caller Challenges Steve About Divorce: Caller challenges Steve about the slope of suggesting the ramifications of living a life of sin endangering one's salvation. [Romans 5:8, I Corinthians 6:9-11, Galatians 5:6, 2 Corinthians 5:10].


2022-08-12
Divorce in the Old Testament: Could you talk about when some in the Old Testament married pagan women, and they were told to divorce them? [Ezra 10:3, I Corinthians 7:15].



2022-08-11
Marriage between Relatives: What about a female pastor who divorces and marries her ex-husband's cousin - and the surrounding church controversy?



2022-08-10
Abandonment: You forgot to talk about "abandonment" being grounds for legitimate divorce. {I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2022-08-10
Christian Divorce & Remarriage: I just can't agree that getting a divorce means one forfeits his position as a believer.



2022-08-10
Christian Divorce & Unbeliever Remarriage: Can you clarify your position on Christian divorce and remarriage to an unbeliever? Recommends topical article. [I Corithians 7:12-15, Mark 10:9, Matthew 19:6].



2022-08-09
Marriage & Separation: Could you give me some thoughts about my bad marriage, and the choice to live separated from my husband? [Matthew 18:15-17, I Corinthians 7:12-13].



2022-08-09
Divorce Indicative of Apostasy: I disagree with how you describe the ramifications of divorce and the connection between sin, disobedience, and apostasy. Are you misleading others in misrepresenting saving grace of God? [Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 6:16, Titus 1:16, Eccelesiastes 5:5, Romans 5:8, John 8:31, Mark 10:9, Matthew 19:6, Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24].



2022-08-05
Divorce: What do you say about my Christian wife divorcing me against my wishes? [Matthew 7:22].
Divorce & Bound for Hell: Are we both bound for hell, if my wife is divorcing me?


2022-05-03
Abuse as Exception for Divorce: What do you think abut exceptions being made for divorce in the case for abuse by comparing it to David eating the showbread?



2022-05-02
Catholic Baptism & Marriage Annulment: Can you help me figure out the right thing to do since the Catholic church is requiring and annulment (after 30 years) before baptism? Recommendation: Listen to the free audio book on The Kingdom of God. [Numbers 30:3-5, John 8:31, Acts 11:26].



2022-04-28
Atheist: Broken Vows-Disagreement: Atheist Caller; criticizes Steve position on marriage and comments on those that break the vows of marriage.



2022-04-28
Grounds for Divorce: Where is my mom's standing before God if she divorced my dad without biblical grounds? [I Corinthians 7:15, Revelation 21:27].



2022-03-25
"Fornication" Grounds for Divorce: If a woman commits fornication, can a husband divorce her? And can he do so if he just wants to commit fornication? [Matthew 5:32].
Paul's Thoughts on Divorce: How does the question of "grounds for divorce" relate to what Paul says about it? [I Corinthians 7:10-15].


2022-03-17
No Remarriage Allowed: Is it true that one must not remarry until their former spouse dies, even if they had grounds and/or have been divorced? [Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32].
AA (Alcoholic Anonymous): Caller comments on the value of Alcoholic Anonymous.


2022-03-15
Spouses that Abuse One Another: Does the Bible talk about someone staying with a spouse that abuses them?



2022-03-11
Free to Re-marry: If I committed adultery, my wife divorced me and remarried, am I free to remarry? [Deuteronomy 24:1-3, Matthew 5:32].



2022-02-21
Divorce Sends One to Hell: Is everyone who is divorced going to hell? [I Corinthians 6:9, Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 18:5, Luke 17:2, Matthew 7:21-23].



2022-01-04
Remarriage in God's Sight: How does God look at our marriage if both of us were married before and neither of our former spouses have passed away? Recommends topical article on marriage at the website.



2021-12-31
Obligation to Former Wife: What is my obligation to my twice previously married former wife if I divorced her without grounds, before I was a Christian?



2021-12-27
Legitimate Divorce: Since I am on my third marriage, I am wondering if my previous divorces are legitimate.



2021-12-27
Catholic Priests Not Able to Marry: Why can't Catholic priests marry? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1].
Divorce & Remarriage: Is it an unforgivable sin to get divorced or remarry? [I Corinthians 7, I Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-21].
Remarriage After a Groundless Divorce: What if there were no legitimate grounds for divorce and someone has already remarried?

2021-12-16
Gospel Variances in Details: Could you review references for when one gospel give more detail than another? [Matthew 5:32, Mark 10;11, Luke 16:11, Matthew 12:39, Mark 8:12].
Jesus Teaching on Divorce: How do you explain the differences of Matthew's version of Jesus' teaching on divorce? [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Mark 10:11, Luke 16:18].


2021-12-14
Losing Faith: Is faith something we can lose? [I Timothy 4:1. 2 Corinthians 13:5].
Forgiveness for Leaving One's Spouse: Can you be forgiven if you leave your spouse?


2021-12-10
Marriage & Divorce: Does scripture indicate that a believer is no longer bound to a former unbelieving spouse if they depart from their believing spouse? [I Corinthians 7:15, I Corinthians 7:39].
Remarrying an Unbelieving Spouse: Would it be a sin to remarry an unbelieving spouse if they were the ones that departed initially?


2021-11-04
No Divorce and Remarriage Allowed-Under Any Circumstances: Does God not allow any divorce and remarriage at all, under any circumstances, and are there are any church fathers who thought this? [Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Deuteronomy 42:1-3].



2021-10-22
Exception Clause-Divorce: What did Jesus mean by the exception clause in scripture when He speaks of divorce? [Matthew 5:32, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:6-8, Mark 10:9, I Corinthians 6:16, Deuteronomy 24, Jeremiah 3:8-14].



2021-10-19
Grounds for Divorce: Did you say that the woman that called earlier had grounds for divorce? [I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2021-10-13
Contradiction about God Hating Divorce: Why the contradiction about God hating divorce and then the directive to divorce pagan wives in Ezra? [Ezra 10:3, Matthew 19].



2021-10-07
Freedom from Marriage vows: If a spouse attempts to kill you, or kills your children, do you think that God would allow divorce?
Using Logic: Is it legitimate to use logic, and not just the Bible, to settle moral dilemmas?


2021-10-07
Unfaithful Wife: Can you advise me regarding my unfaithful wife who continues to have affairs with numerous men, but continues to seemingly repent and stay? [Matthew 5:30, Galatians 5:19-20, I Corinthians 6:9-10].



2021-09-14
Failing Christian Marriages: What is going on with the statistics of 50% of Christian marriages are ending in divorce and 90% of the divorces are initiated by women? [Ecclesiastes 5:14].



2021-07-29
Marrying One's First Wife Again: Can a man remarry his first wife, if he was divorced both times with appropriate biblical exceptions? [Deuteronomy 24:1-4].



2021-07-16
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Is not marriage permanent? Does God expect two believers to reconcile? Isn't it an assumption to assume that one can remarry? [Matthew 19:9, I Corinthians 7:10-12, Mark 10:9].



2021-07-15
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Caller thanks for Steve's article on the subject of marriage, divorce, and remarriage and describes circumstances of his own marriage, then asks; " Am I free from my marital obligations"? [I Corinthians 7:15].



2021-07-06
Marriage-No Longer Under Bondage: Could you talk about the exception clause regarding marriage and when ones is no longer being under bondage? [I Corinthians 7, Matthew 19].



2021-07-02
The Wives of the Polygamist Who Converts: Should a polygamist who is saved after they already have several wives, have to give up all but the first of the wives? [Malachi 2:16, I Timothy 3:2, Genesis 2:24].



2021-07-01
Causing a Woman to Commit Adultery: Regarding divorcing a woman and causing her to commit adultery, what do you think of my take on that scripture? [Matthew 5:32, Mark 10:9, Matthew 19:6].
Pre-Trib Rapture Cannot be True: Does this prove that the "Pre-Trib Rapture" is untrue, if we could calculate his coming following that event?


2021-06-29
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Is the guilty party (the one that caused a divorce) simply out of luck to ever legitimately remarry?



2021-06-15
Divorce, Separation & Unfaithfulness: Could you clarify what is grounds for divorce if unfaithfulness has taken place in ways other than sexual immorality, and she has moved out? [Deuteronomy 24:1-2, I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2021-05-21
Marriage to Unbeliever: Could you help me sort out these verses and their application to being married to an unbeliever who behaves badly? [1 Corinthians 7:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:5, I Corinthians 5:9].



2021-05-06
Multiple Marriages in the Bible: Why didn't God ever confront David about his multiple marriages? [I Corinthians 7:2]
Prophets to the Pagans: Did the prophets of God ever go and confront the pagan nations?


2021-04-19
Polygamy: Could you talk about scriptural implications regarding polygamy and application for us today? [Matthew 19:8-12, Mark 10:3-12, Ephesians 5].
Spirit-filled Man & Polygamy: Is it possible that a man who says he is spirit-filled participating in polygamy at the direction of God?


2021-02-26
Does God Love Me Enough: Caller having suffered terrible abuse in marriages, that resulted divorces, asks, Does God love me enough, and I am forgiven? [I John 1:7].
Unforgiving Children and Other Christians: How do you deal with unforgiving Christians, and even your own children?


2021-02-18
Innocent in a Divorce: Is there ever an innocent party in a divorce?



2021-02-12
Marriage & Infidelity: At what point does one give up on one's marriage if infidelity is likely taking place, but has not be absolutely proven? [I Corinthians 7:15].



2021-01-27
Remarriage to Former Spouse: Is it possible to remarry my wife, even though, she has been married to someone else in the interim? [Deuteronomy 24:1-4].
Disbelief in the Virgin Birth: Can someone who doesn't believe in the virgin birth, still be a Christian?


2020-12-22
Scriptural Reassurance in Time of Crisis: Can you give me some scriptural reassurance during this terrible time of loss and broken family in my life? [Psalms].



2020-12-04
Illegitimate Divorce & Remarriage: Should someone who has illegitimately divorced and remarried, but has since repented, should they leave the second spouse, and return to the first? [Deuteronomy 24:4].



2020-12-02
Requirements for Spiritual Leaders (Pastors, Ministers, Preachers) in Churches: Is there any requirements for spiritual leaders, if they have been divorced or formerly fallen to sin, but repented? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1].



2020-11-20
Church Advising Divorce: Could you talk about a church who advises a woman to divorce her unfaithful husband, even though she does not want to? [I Corinthians 7].



2020-10-16
Divorce for the Believer: Caller expresses discontent in his marriage, explaining that he is a believer, his wife is not. [I Corinthians 7:10-17].



2020-09-10
Impending Divorce: Caller is grieving over impending divorce.



2020-08-28
Biblical Grounds for Divorce: Can you help me determine if we had biblical grounds for divorce? [I Corinthians 7:15].



2020-08-26
Bound to One's Spouse for Life: Is not marriage binding for life, even if one has grounds for divorce? [I Corinthians 7:12-15, Matthew 5:32].



2020-08-21
God Divorced: Does it seem that God was divorced in Jeremiah? [Jeremiah 3].
Idolatry and Adultery in the Old Testament: Is idolatry and adultery virtually the same thing in the Old Testament? [Jeremiah 3]


2020-08-20
Divorced, Remarried, but Possibly Living in Sin: As a minister who is divorced and remarried with a child, I am somewhat concerned that I may be in danger of sin again Christ, could you help me sort this out?



2020-08-20
Steve Gregg's Martial History: Were your previous wives professed Christians?



2020-08-19
Marrying a Divorced Woman: Would you talk about marrying a divorced woman? [I Corinthians 7:39, I Corinthians 7:15, Romans 7:1-4, Matthew 18:15].
God's Direction: Caller shares his desire to follow up on what he sees as God's direction - but Steve doesn't really comment.


2020-08-17
Old Testament Law About Virginity: Could you clarify the circumstances surrounding the law about women's punishment if accused of not being a virgin? [Deuteronomy 22:13-21].
Evidence for Crimes in Old Testament Law: What do you think of God using such unreliable evidence when there is such serious consequence in the Old Testament Law? [Deuteronomy 24:1-4].
Harshness Against Women in the Old Testament: Is it because of cultural differences when I balk at the harshness against women in the Old Testament, and yet there were still some women remarkably revered?

2020-08-03
Defraud Not One Another in Marriage: would you clarify what it means to "not defraud one another" and if this grounds for divorce? [I Corinthians 7:5, Exodus 21:10-11].



2020-07-29
When is Divorce Acceptable: Are there times when divorce is an acceptable option? [Malachi 2:16].



2020-07-16
Divorce & Remarriage: Is divorce and remarriage a sin? [I Corinthians 7:10-11].
Abuse Ground for Divorce: Is abuse, particularly emotional and verbal abuse, grounds for divorce?


2020-07-14
Adulterous Marriage: Because a couple I know remarried in some complicated circumstances, I am wondering if it is actually an adulterous marriage? [Matthew 5:32].



2020-06-29
Grounds for Divorce: Can you help me determine if I have grounds for divorce? [I Corinthians 7].



2020-06-29
Day of the Lord Symbolism: Do you think that it is possible that the "Day of the Lord" could include the 1000 year millennium? [2 Peter 3:8].
Flexibility in Grounds for Divorce: Since the Sabbath was made for man, is it possible that marriage was also made for man, allowing for more flexibility regarding divorce? ? [I Corinthians 7:15].
Sabbath Day: Is it possible that the Sabbath referred to in Romans and Colossians is not referring to the weekly Sabbath? [Romans 14:5, Colossians 2:16].

2020-06-17
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Could you clarify your position about remarriage on a previous call about when divorce is acceptable and marriage allowed?
Thinking About Divorce Before Marriage: If someone is concerned about being afraid of being taken financially in another divorce, should they not be not even considering divorce?
Churches Contracting Marriages, Rather than Government: Do you know of any churches that do binding contracts for marriages thereby circumventing government interference? Comment on Covenant Marriages.

2020-06-16
Premarital Sex and Marriage: Could you talk about premarital sex and is there alternate ways to be married that would be acceptable? [Genesis 2:24, I Corinthians 6:9-10, Mark 7, Galatians 5:19-21, Mark 10:9, Matthew 19:6, I Corinthians 3:16, I John 4:7-8].



2020-06-04
Grounds for Divorce: Since Mark and Luke did not mention the exception that will allow for divorce that is mentioned in Matthew, does it follow that there are other unmentioned exceptions? [I Corinthians 7:10-11].



2020-04-28
Multiple Marriages: Can you help me understand my status before the Lord, since I have been married several times? [I Corinthians 7:15, Matthew 5: 32, 19:9].



2020-04-21
Obligation to Adulterous Wife: Am I obligated to continue my relationship with my wife, who committed adultery, even if she has repented? I have forgiven her, but find it difficult to continue with her.



2020-04-20
Wife Divorced Me Without Cause: My wife divorced me while I was innocently jailed, awaiting trial, how am I held accountable in that marriage and divorce? [I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2020-04-20
Divorced & Remarried Pastor: Can a pastor who has divorced and remarried be a pastor? [Matthew 5:32, 19:3-12, I Timothy 3:2]



2020-04-17
Adultery & Remarriage: What does the Bible say about getting remarried after a divorce that involved adultery? [I Corinthians 7].
Private Covenant Marriage: What do you think about a covenant marriage, done privately (without witnesses) between two people without any government involvement? [Genesis 24].


2020-04-07
Desertion & Guilt, Remarriage: Could you help me sort through my guilt that may have added to my faithless ex-wife? [Romans 8:1].



2020-03-16
Divorce between Two Christians: As two believers going through divorce after 30 years of marriage, can one draw comfort and counsel from the story of the prodigal son? [Luke 15:11-32].



2020-03-12
Stuck With an Unfaithful Husband: Am I stuck with an unfaithful husband ? [I Corinthians 7:10-15].



2020-02-28
Marriage Without Intimacy & Overt Anger: How do you handle marriage conflicts according to Matthew 18, especially when one partner is withholding intimacy or have a bad temper? [Matthew 18, I John 4:19].
Justification for Withholding Sex in Marriage: Is it justifiable to withhold sex, if the partner is not loving, using i John 4:19 to justifiable? [I John 4:19].


2020-02-27
Divorce-God's Will: Do you think that God would cause a marriage to fail in order to get a woman to take her family off a pedestal and focus more on God?



2020-01-23
Marriage & Divorce: Could you speak to a previous marriage & divorce before one converts to Christ? [I Corinthians 7:12-13].



2020-01-21
Abuse, Abandonment, Divorce: Is abuse and abandonment legitimate reasons for divorce?



2020-01-03
Marriage & Divorce: If my wife divorced me without grounds many years ago, and I remarried, should I go back to her? [I Corinthians 7:15].



2019-12-12
Grounds for Divorce: If a wife who has exhibited many extreme destructive behaviors throughout a marriage will not change, is a divorce then justified on grounds of desertion? [I Corinthians 7:15].



2019-12-09
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Are there any scriptural references that state it's okay for a believer to remarry after a divorce? [Deuteronomy 32:21, Romans 10:19, John 4:18].



2019-12-09
Marriage, Divorce, Addiction & Abuse: Does a woman have grounds for divorce if her husband has become very abusive, even though his wife had forgiven him for his infidelity & his addictive behavior at an earlier time? [I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2019-11-08
Marriage & Divorce: How do I repent of my choice to divorce my drunkard, violent husband, when he had not been unfaithful?



2019-11-08
Wedding Vows & Separation: Is breaking vows (short of immorality) made at a wedding ceremony, reason to separate or divorce? And are separations acceptable?



2019-11-04
Marriage & ReMarriage: If two people divorce, but decide to remarry, what considerations are there if they had gotten involved with other, or married someone else, in the interim? [Hosea].



2019-10-21
Marrying a Divorcee Equals Adultery: Can you clarify thoughts about one marrying a woman who is divorced, then commits adultery? [Matthew 5:32, 19:9, I Corinthians 7:10-15, 39].



2019-10-17
Marriage & Divorce: Were Luke and Mark ignorant or negligent of the exception for divorce listed in Matthew? And why did they not mention many other obvious reasons or grounds for divorce? [Luke 16:18, Matthew 5:32, 19:9, Mark 10].



2019-09-04
Marriage Until Death: Are you bound to your spouse until death, no matter what? [Matthew 5:32, 19:9, I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2019-08-14
Grounds For Divorce: Is it adultery, and grounds for divorce, if a man simply lusts in his heart? [Matthew 5:27-28].



2019-08-06
Alcoholism - Reason for Divorce: Is alcoholism a legitimate reason to end a marriage by a divorce?



2019-07-17
Marriage, Remarriage: If a unbelieving spouse leaves, is the one left behind free to remarry? [I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2019-07-15
Pornography: Is pornography grounds for divorce? [Matthew 5:28-32].



2019-07-12
Divorce & Remarriage: Is this pastor presenting a false teaching of the Sermon on the Mount, particularly about marriage and remarriage (reads quote)? [Matthew 5: 31 & 48, 7:2, Luke 6:36, John 12:48].



2019-06-27
Moses & Divorce: Didn't Moses indicate that one should give a written bill of divorce when putting away his wife? [Deuteronomy 24:1-4].
Defiling the Body (The Temple): What does it mean to defile the body (the temple)? [I Corinthians 6:19, 3:17].


2019-06-27
Divorce & Remarriage: Do the Old and New Testaments contrast on remarriage and grounds for divorce? [I Corinthians 7:9-15].



2019-05-14
Marriage & Divorce: How long is one bound to their spouse? What allows for a divorce? [Matthew 5:32, 19:9, I Corinthians 7:15].



2019-04-11
Divorce & Remarriage: Would you clarify the stipulations and extenuation circumstances surrounding divorce & remarriage?



2019-03-18
Divorce & Remarriage: What are God's thoughts about divorce? [Deuteronomy 24, Malachi 2]. When and under what conditions is one free from their obligation to the marriage []. Is restitution required? Will God forgive me if I'm the one guilty? [Matthew 5:31-32, I John 1:9].



2019-02-26
Marriage & Divorce: What to do about counseling a Christian couple who are about to get a divorce?



2019-02-07
Marriage, Divorce & Inheritance: Caller is about receive quite an inheritance & wondering if he has to or should give some it to his wife who is divorcing him.



2019-01-08
Grounds for Divorce: Is actual adultery, as opposed to carnal knowledge, desertion & physical abuse, grounds for divorce?
Date of Writing of the New Testament: Were all the books of the new Testament were written before 69 A.D.?
Reincarnation: How do you view reincarnation?

2019-01-04
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Is a person in continuous adultery by being married to a 2nd wife after leaving his 1st wife? What if the person left the first wife before becoming a Christian?



2018-12-26
Marriage & Divorce Question: I got a divorce in my 20s, but was an unbeliever & my ex-wife got remarried, so will God honor the marriage i'm in right now?



2018-12-12
Marriage, Divorce & Adultery: Ny mother remarried without having a cause for having left her husband, how do I deal w/ this? WHat does Deuteronomy 24 say about this? Should I forgive her?



2018-09-26
Marriage & Divorce: What if 2 believers get a divorce just because of unreconcilable differences? How would God view breaking the contract?



2018-09-26
Marriage & Divorce: Is Desertion or Abuse grounds for Divorce? A lengthy discussion about Marriage & Divorce scenarios.



2018-09-25
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Remarriage, abusive relationship, partner divorced discussion.



2018-09-24
Marriage & Divorce: What does the state have to do w/ marriage, divorce & licenses?



2018-07-27
Marriage and Divorce: Biblical constraints on marriage and divorce [Deuteronomy 24]



2018-06-29
Marriage Problems: Husband thinks that wife is committing adultery, but she claims she isn't.



2018-06-26
Law of Jesus Higher Standard than Law of Moses: Was Jesus' standard higher than the law of Moses because Moses allowed divorce, but Jesus doesn't? Is divorce allowed?



2018-06-22
Marriage, Divorce, Adultery & Repentance: What happens after a divorce & remarriage, & then repent? What about restitution?



2018-06-21
Marriage & Divorce: I'm committing adultery if I marry someone else even though my husband is the one opting out of our marriage? [Matthew 5:32]



2018-06-15
Abuse Grounds for Divorce: What should a spouse do of an abusive spouse? Is that grounds for divorce, a violent husband?



2018-05-22
Divorce: Divorce is it not allowed at all? You are always committing adultery if you remarry someone who is divorced?
Adolph Hitler: Why would God allow an Adolph Hitler to happen?
Worshipping God all day in Eternity: why should we want to sit in heaven all day worshipping God?

2018-05-22
Divorce & Remarriage: A couple friends who have both been married before but who both got divorced not for fidelity are being told they can't get married by a pastor. What do you say?



2018-05-07
State has more power than church for Marriage: Caller thinks the State only has the authority to hold couples accountable to their marriage rather than the church.



2018-04-19
Grounds for Divorce: Adultery, Abandonment, Abuse are they all grounds for divorce? A person who does remarry even though they were they cause can stay in that relationship as long as they show true repentance & restoration. What Do you agree? [Matthew 18:15]



2018-03-28
Bride Claiming to be a Virgin but not: What if you Bride to be claims to be a Virgin, you get married & it turns out she isn't?
Marriage & Divorce: What if a wife is divorced for just causes? Is the person still marrying her committing adultery because she was already married even though it was for right causes?


2018-03-27
Marriage & Divorce Situation: Not rightly divorced previously, has remarried & thinks he's in a pickle now. He explains his situation. Wants Steve's input.



2018-03-05
Marriage: What is the purpose of marriage, does it reflect our relationship to God? Why remarriage?



2018-02-28
Divorced but Living Together: My mom divorced her husband, my step-dad, and now lives together.



2018-02-20
Remarriage (follow-up): If my wife leaves me, does that mean I am free to remarry?



2018-02-16
Wife Falsely Accusing Husband: What should the caller do about his wife who is accusing him of something he didn't do?



2018-02-12
Hosea's Wife: Did God tell Hosea to marry a whore?



2018-02-12
Biblical Grounds for Divorce: How can a Christian who gets divorced without biblical grounds, and then gets remarried, be forgiven and abide in Christ?



2018-01-31
Marriage problems: Caller is wondering about a friend who's marriage is on the rocks who found out his wife is having an affair, & wondering if he should confront her on it or not.



2018-01-23
Marriage & Divorce: What are the exceptions regarding marriage and divorce [Matthew 5:32]



2018-01-16
Narrow Path website a ".com" instead of ".org": When you have your website with a ".com" instead of an ".org", it makes it harder for people to want to donate because they think it's for-profit ministry instead of a not-for-profit ministry.
Divorce: Considering marriage to a woman who divorced her husband without Biblical support.


2017-12-28
Husband/Father not Involved with Family: Husband doesn't engage with the family but is attached to computer, phone & TV, & it's just as if it's not a real marriage & wondering what to do.



2017-12-15
Marriage License issued from the State: Getting married without a state license.



2017-12-06
The Septuagint: Is the Septuagint reliable?
Divorcer Still a Christian: Is a woman who left her husband for no cause a true Christian?


2017-11-21
Living in Sin: Confronting people who are living in sin.
Performing a Wedding you have Doubts about: What about performing weddings if you have some hesitancy about the union?


2017-11-20
Church Discipline involving Adultery: A couple living in fornication, someone being involved w/ someone who is still married. What should the church do? [Matthew 18:15-17]



2017-11-17
Marriage by Church or State for Financial Reasons: So what about getting married by the church or official state sanctioned marriage, for financial considerations.



2017-11-09
Unequally Yoked Marriages: It's not wrong to oppose marriages that you know are not going to work.



2017-11-09
Free to Marry Again: Caller is wondering if she would be free to marry again though she left her husband, especially since he married again.



2017-11-09
Church Leadership: Church leader performed the ceremony of his daughter who was guilty of an adulterous relationship & got divorced. He remarried her without Biblical grounds.



2017-11-01
Institutional Church & the Early Churches: Modern institutional churches is in complete contrast to the apostolic or early church of the 1st century. [Hebrews 10:25]
Grounds for Divorce & Remarriage Discussion: God's view of marriage & faithfulness, but you can get a divorce if there's any impurity, like if your spouse is or becomes an alcoholic.


2017-10-31
Messing Up Life: I lost my first love, faith, went back into a life of sin & wondering what to do & how to deal w/ the ramifications of marriage & divorce & committing adultery.



2017-10-30
Marriage & Divorce & Remarriage: Can you talk about marriage & divorce, marriage rights, etc. that has been being discussed on the Narrow Path Forum? Have you been following it?



2017-09-26
Messing up, Wondering My Salvation: Wondering if I'm really saved, & I've failed God by marrying the wrong person. Will He forgive me anyway?



2017-08-18
Purpose of Marriage: What is the purpose of marriage?
Divorce in Book Ezra: Why did God allow divorce or even suggest it in the book of Ezra? [Ezra 9-10]


2017-08-07
Marriage Problems: The caller & his wife are separating for the time being, & have been to a mental hospital, & he just seeks prayer from Steve Gregg.



2017-07-07
Guilt about Marriage: We sometimes have to obey the letter of the law, but still feeling guilty about the marriage & divorce situation even though a minister married us.



2017-06-30
No Divorce: The early church they didn't allow divorce for any reason, is that right?
Steve's Residence City & Broadcasting: What city are you broadcasting from? Where do you live in California?


2017-06-30
Marriage & Divorce: You said she's not a Christian if she wants a divorce, I disagree with that.



2017-06-29
Marriage & Divorce Situation: I'm in a really abusive marriage, my wife won't divorce, but she's not being a wife.



2017-06-28
Never Remarry Until the Death of her Husband: What does this verse mean, that she can NEVER remarry if her ex-husband is still alive] [1 Corinthians 7:39, Romans 7:2-4]



2017-05-25
Wife Wants a Divorce: My wife doesn't love me anymore, & I admit that it's been a bad marriage but not grounds for divorce. Can you help me?



2017-05-23
Wife not being a Wife: When can, should someone move on if his wife is not being a wife?



2017-05-11
Married in Church or Court: Where are we supposed to get married, in the church or the courts?
Not Having Grounds for Divorce: What if you don't have grounds for divorce?


2017-04-11
Attending Wedding of Divorced People: You just said we shouldn't attend a gay marriage/wedding, what about attending one of people who've been divorced?



2017-03-22
Divorce & Remarriage: Caller explains a divorce & remarriage situation, & wants to know if she have grounds for remarriage?



2017-03-15
"Love your Enemies": Who are the enemies that Jesus is talking about when He says to "love your enemies"? [Matthew 5:44]
The Divorced: Are divorced people living in sin?


2017-02-17
No Divorce Ever: Pastor says people can't divorced under ANY circumstance. What do you think? [Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32]



2017-02-13
Spouse performing Masturbation: If a spouse is performing self-gratification, is that grounds for divorce?



2016-12-29
Marriage Infidelity: Caller committed infidelity, they got divorced, she got remarried, can he remarry now himself?



2016-12-15
Marriage discussion: Complicated Issue.



2016-12-08
Marriage Problems: The wife has just completely shut down & won't even communicate w/ her husband & tell him what is wrong & he doesn't know what to do



2016-12-02
Father of Lights: Why is it plural "Lights" in James 1:17? [James 1:17]
Partial info given in each Gospel: Are there examples where Jesus says additional information from what He says in one gospel like He does when talking about cause for divorce?"


2016-11-17
Marriage Question: How do we know if a marriage is really of God or not? [Matthew 19:16]



2016-11-17
God Divorcing Israel: Did God remarry Israel after He divorced them?
Samaritan Woman: Jesus said to the Samaritan woman that Salvation is to the Jews. What did He mean by that? [John 4:22]


2016-11-09
Marrying Someone outside Faith & One becomes a Christian: What does the Bible say about marrying someone outside the faith? What if one becomes a Christian? What if one of the atheist couple becomes a Christian, is it still binding in God's eyes?
Two Atheists getting Married: If 2 atheists get married by a Christian official, is it recognized by God?
Officiating the Marriage: What are the Christian rules by who you get married by, a Christian officiant?

2016-10-31
Re-marriage: A spouse is caught cheating, the other one justly divorces them, how long does the person filing for divorce have to wait?



2016-09-29
Kent Hovind's Divorce: Caller commented on Kent Hovind's wife filing for divorce, & Kent Hovind (young earth creationist advocate) decided to remarry.
The Book of Romans: Who was the Book of Romans written for, people who are already Christians or unbelievers? [Romans 6:8-14]


2016-08-16
Waiting & Waiting in a very Difficult Marriage: Caller is wondering not sure what he should do in his bad marriage as he's been waiting for a very long time. Should he get a divorce or not? Get officially separated? Not get divorced at all?



2016-08-15
Marriage a Lifelong committment: A lifelong committment is what marriage is about, & divorces are just like fast-food express, getitng one anytime they want nowadays, Michael the Buddhist want to chime in regarding the first call.



2016-08-15
Couple Hating each other: How can God possibly expect you to stay together if you don't love each other anymore?



2016-07-29
Remarry Again: Living with ex-husband but hesitant to remarry.



2016-07-01
Marriage & Divorce & Remarriage: Another marriage question with a lot of factors.



2016-07-01
Married & Divorced, became Christians & Remarriage: Caller wants to know if their marriage is legitmate after her husband & her became Christians but having married & divorced before that? [1 Corinthians 7]



2016-06-30
Man still Obligated to First Wife: A guy's been divorced twice but another guy saying he is still married to first wife. Do you have any ideas?
Acceptable Sexual Positions: What are acceptable sexual positions in marriage?


2016-06-02
Marriage & Divorce pre-Christian: Marriage questions about getting mzarried & divorced before becoming a Christian & now becoming a Christian, what about restitution?
Doctrine of Imminency: Jesus coming back 40 years after the Nation of Israel was created, teaching His coming is imminent, Doctrine of Imminency. What does Steve think?


2016-05-03
Committing Adultery by Default: If a husband divorces his wife except for adultery, he causes her to commit adultery by default, is that true? [Matthew 5:31]



2016-04-12
Infidelity & Getting Back Together: A husband left wife to live with another woman & has a child with her, but he & wife, who never actually divorced, want to get back together again. What does Steve think he should do?



2016-04-06
Wife Leaving Husband: My wife has left me for another man, & we are still married, but how long should I leave the door open for her?



2016-02-16
Marriage after Divorce for Adultery: Is it okay for a guy to get remarried even though he got divorced because he was guilty of adultery?



2016-02-03
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: After reading the Bible about marriage, adultery & divorce, caller is wondering if she's allowed to be remarried. [Matthew 5:38]



2015-12-22
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Situation: I've called before re: this situation, but i'm wondering the coldness i'm having w/ my wife for the last 6 months.



2015-12-17
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Situation: If a man marries a 2nd wife, but wants to go back to his 1st wife, can he? [Deuteronomy 24]



2015-12-16
Marriage, separation, divorce situation: Concerned about not putting my wife's need ahead of mine even though she wants to separate for me.



2015-12-02
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: What if a wife divorces her husband who HASN'T committed adultery? [Matthew 5:32]



2015-10-30
Marriage Difficulties: What is Jesus' point of view of divorce, separation & marriage, & especially of a wife who denies her husband? [1 Corinthians 7:3-5]



2015-10-28
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Situation: (On these marriages Q's I'll just let the caller say their situation....except to say he wasn't a Christian when he got a divorce.)



2015-10-27
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Question: Do I have to become a eunuch for the rest of my life even though my wife is the one who divorced me...twice?



2015-10-13
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Situation: A preacher told the caller that he can't remarry unless his ex-wife is dead. Is this true? [Caller shares his story.]
Porneia - Fornication: Pastor sent him an article that the greek word, "Porneia", is only talking about the betrothing period or of a harlot.
Street Preacher: The preacher telling the caller all this is actually railing on him because he had been in this situation himself.

2015-10-06
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Situation: Should the caller consider marrying someone or not?



2015-09-24
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Situation: Caller has anxiety, worry about the new situation he has found himself in as he's about to get a divorce, it sometimes getting the best of him & wants some Scripture to lean on, or some advice listen to.



2015-09-23
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Can a Christian remarry once they are divorced?



2015-09-01
The person Job Getting a New Wife: Did Job get a new wife at the end of his latter days?
Chastised by the Lord or Being Attacked by Enemy: How can we know if we are being chastening by the Lord or being attacked by the Devil? [Hebrews 12]


2015-08-18
Marriage, Divorce & Adultery Scenario: Caller wants to talk about situations when you are committing adultery biblically. [Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:8-9]



2015-08-17
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: A marriage & divorce marriage scenario:



2015-08-13
Legitimate Divorce: Caller has heard that if a man gets a divorce, even if it was justified, he no longer has the eldership qualifications to be an Elder. Is that true?



2015-08-04
Marriage Advice: Why is it best NOT to get a divorce despite infidelity, the caller would like Steve to explain. [Malachi 2:16]



2015-07-21
Reconciliation after Unfaithfulness (Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage): Caller wants to reconcile w/ his ex-wife & he was the one at fault, but she absolutely refuses, so the he wants to know if he can move on w/ his life, & remarry.



2015-07-20
Concerned About Newly Baptized Person: Someone who just became baptized, & really engrossed into the sermons, was just found out that he is going through a divorce but hanging out w/ another woman who comes to church w/ him w/ all her kids, & wondering if it's he's in an adulterous relationship even after he just got baptized.



2015-07-17
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: After a divorce happens, even if the person is not guilty, should NOT try to get remarried to the former spouse, especially if they've been re-married & have kids, this caller thinks, according to [Deuteronomy 24:1-4].



2015-07-17
Marriage & Divorce Discussion: Caller submits that the reason most marriages fail is because they should've never gotten married in the first place.
God Uses People: God uses people whether Christian or non-Christians, God is complete control.


2015-07-16
Divorce for Financial Benefit: Is it reasonable and acceptable to divorce because it's more expedient financially!
Two Witnesses: Have the 2 Witnesses already happened or not? [Revelation 11]
Hell-Eternal Torment: Is it not against God's character to burn people forever & ever?

2015-07-16
Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage: After abusive behavior of my ex-husband and a divorce, I remarried, but am I now committing adultery?



2015-07-15
Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage Situation: Caller thinks his sister who got divorced wants to now marry the person she left her husband & he is concerned she is committing adultery.



2015-07-10
Forgiving: Going to hell for not being able to forgive someone, caller is concerned about it.



2015-07-07
Praying for the Sick: Jesus never prayed for the sick, but is it okay for US to pray for the sick? Should we command it out like Jesus & the Apostles did? Did Paul ever pray for the sick? [James 5:14-15]
Replacement Theology: Did God divorce Israel? Should the caller stop using the phrase, "Replacement Theology"? [Jeremiah 3:8]


2015-07-02
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Both were guilty of adulterous affairs, & wants Steve's take.



2015-06-26
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: He was the person that was put away...twice....by the same women, & want to know if he has to remain unmarried for the rest of his life. [1 Corinthians 7:11]



2015-05-19
Marriage: You are supposed to stay married except for biblical grounds, but if you were in a very volatile marriage wouldn't it at some point be more beneficial to just get out so you could glorify God?



2015-05-04
Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage: When a divorcee gets divorced for non-biblical reasons, if they sincerely repent, they are fine, right?



2015-04-03
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Caller knows she's at fault for the situation she's in, & is wondering what she should do.



2015-03-24
Divorce & Remarriage Concern: Caller is concerned if his 2nd marriage is valid or not.
Canonization of Scripture: "All Scripture is God-breathed", does that include the books of the Apocrypha? [2 Timothy 3:16]


2015-02-27
Divorce: Caller just accepted Jesus & has been learning about what Jesus said about divorce & wants makes to sure he's doing right.



2015-02-19
Divorce: The Catholic Church granted me an annulment, but I had 2 children, so does that mean they are considered illegitimate?



2015-02-05
Adultery: Caller trying to explain his theory of what adultery is, living with the consequences of, but not as a punishment.



2015-02-04
Women not qualified for remarriage: Caller's brother is going around telling their mom that she needs to divorce their stepdad or she's committing adultery, & he might be saying the same thing about her.



2015-01-27
Divorce: There is the exception clause to get divorced (adultery & fornication). What about unlawful marriages? [Matthew 5:31-32]
Jacob blessing grandchildren: How was Jacob able to leave the birthright blessing/inheritance to Joseph's 2 sons?


2015-01-16
Marriage & Divorce (Adultery): Caller wants to followup what was discussed in a previous question about husband forgiving & repenting.



2015-01-16
Marriage & Divorce (Adultery): Are spouses allowed to go back to each other once they divorce each other, both getting remarried & divorced from those marriages? [Deuteronomy 24]



2014-12-31
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Can someone get remarried if they got a divorce, & it wasn't for a case of adultery?
Divorce: What about a wife who's been physically abused?


2014-12-19
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Wife isn't there emotionally or physically for him, & so he just feels trapped. What should he do?



2014-12-12
Fasting: What's commanded or expected of us in the New Testament when it comes to Fasting? Is there a certain amount of time we should fast? Should we be listening for the prompting of the Holy Spirit? What are we to fast? The new fad is to fast from electronics.....no internet, computers, tv. Is that acceptable?
Mental Lust Grounds for Divorce: Is lust which happens in the heart grounds for divorce or only actual physical adultery, fornication?


2014-12-11
Contradiction in Romans: Paul seems to be saying 2 different things: "Obeying the law makes us right in His sight", & then "we can not be made right by the law". What are your thoughts? [Romans 2:13, 3:20]
Marriage & Steve's Ex-Wives: You seem to bring up marriage & divorce a lot, & your stance on them, & you keep hashing out stuff about your former wives. How does you current wife put up with it all the time?


2014-12-03
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: My wife divorced me because of my alcoholism. What should i do?
Alcoholism: How do i get out of my alcoholism?


2014-12-02
Back to the Lord but Circumstances inhibitive: I have come back to the Lord, & I want to get married, but my girlfriend does not. Not sure what to do!



2014-11-07
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: if both parties who got a divorce both go into adultery, are they both eligible to remarry?
Believing that you Receive: What does it mean to believe that you have received what you have asked for in prayer? [Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24]


2014-11-06
Adam & Eve to Mt Siani: How was life before the law was given to Moses? How did the people live from Adam to Moses w/out the 10 commandments?
Clean Slate in Marriage: What if I got married & divorced before I became a Christian? Is it like having a clean slate then? [1 Corinthians 7]


2014-11-06
Remarriage: If you get remarried (for any reason), are you going to hell?



2014-10-15
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: It almost seems like Jesus focuses on the woman more than the male, that she was guilty for doing this or that. What are your thoughts on my wife divorcing me, no infidelity on my part? [Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-9]



2014-09-11
Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage: Isn't Divorce breaking a contract you made with God, & isn't that a sin?



2014-08-28
Grounds for Divorce: What if my wife left me 3 times? Where do I stand do you think?



2014-08-26
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Are a couple damned for life/eternity because they got married when they possibly shouldn't have?



2014-08-26
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: In what cases is it acceptable to get a divorce & are they allowed to remarry since it says you are committing adultery if you do? [Luke 16:18, Mark 10:10-12, Matthew 5:32, 19:9]



2014-08-13
Separation & Custody Battle: What should I do about fighting for custody for my children when my wife wants to separate from me?



2014-06-30
Marriage & Divorce: If you marry, get divorced, get remarried & then repent, how can you be remain in the 2nd marriage if you truly repent & your first spouse is still alive? Wouldn't you be guilty of adultery? [Mark 10:1-12]



2014-06-23
Angry & Bitter Woman: Wants to know what to do about a relative who is Bitter & Angry, who, even though she is married for the 3rd time, thinks you shouldn't get married again once you're divorced.
Cutting off Ties: Should she cut off ties from friendship w/ her, even though she's a relative?


2014-04-21
Daughter & Son-in-Law Divorce: Sad situation about daughter & son-in-law getting a divorce.



2014-04-08
Grounds for Divorce: Is Emotional Abuse grounds for Divorce?



2014-02-18
Life after Divorce: There is hope even after a divorce that is inspired by your (former) spouse for no fault of your own. [Matthew 6:33]



2014-01-16
Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage: Can a divorced person ever remarry?



2014-01-06
Pre-marital Sex: I find no verse in the Bible prohibiting pre-marital sex. Am I wrong?
Divorced People getting Married: What about divorced people who get married?


2013-12-23
Church Discipline: Can you talk a little bit about "church discipline" please? [Matthew 18:15-20]



2013-12-19
Biblical Standard for School Staff: Should the same standard that is applied to being elders be applied to staff at a private, Christian school?
Principal & Wife Getting a Divorce: What about the Principal of the school & his wife getting a divorce?
Finding Archived Calls after the Broadcast: Is there a way i can listen to my call once the show is over? (At the time, there was no Matthew713.com site, but now there is a very easy way to find a specific call!)

2013-11-06
God Hating Divorce: Why does God hate divorce?



2013-10-03
Biblical What are the verses for Biblical grounds for divorce? [Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32]
Steve Gregg Refusing to Divorce: Even though you had grounds for divorce, how come you chose not to iniate the divorce?
Joy & Peace in Suffering: How did you maintain having joy & peace in suffering? [Romans 18:8, 2 Corinthians 4:18]

2013-08-28
Americanized Christianity: If America is supposed to be a majority of Christianity, why so much violent crime, divorce & so on?



2013-08-26
Woman going Back to former Husband: In light of what it says in 1 Corinthians does a woman who gets a divorce, can she legally & morally go back to her husband without getting remarried? Does she have to get another marriage license? What if the husband is not a believer & doesn't want to get another one? [1 Corinthians 7:10-11]



2013-08-15
Christian Attorney & Divorce: Should Christian attorneys help in getting people divorced?



2013-08-13
Marriage, Separation & Divorce: I'm legally separated, but my divorce has been in limbo for 3 years, not officially divorced, but even though i'm not LEGALLY divorced, am i permitted to start dating again?



2013-07-17
Unable to Forgive Ex-Husband: I can't forgive my husband, but I want to. If I don't, I won't go to heaven. But isn't that a selfish motive?
Unpardonable Sin: What is the Unpardonable Sin?


2013-06-28
Divorced & Remarried before Christian: If someone was divorced & remarried before they became born again, are they obligated to go back to their previous spouse?



2013-06-12
Divorced Elder: Can a divorced person be an elder? [1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9]



2013-06-05
Henry VIII First Divorce: Was Henry the VIII the first Christian to get a divorce & be remarried?
Birth Control: When was birth control first allowed in the church? Why do about 90% of Christians get divorces and use birth control?
Catholic Church Crimes & the Pope as Antichrist: Catholic caller disagrees with the way information was presented about Catholic history and the early church. [2 Thessalonians 2].

2013-05-16
Divorce: If someone did not devulge her Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) before our marriage, how can having divorced her be justified in scripture? Do I need to remain single? [Psalm 15:4].



2013-03-22
Divorcing from a Polygamous Marriage: What does a Christians believer do if they had more than one wife while in another religion, but cannot divorce some of them, because they cannot be found? [I Corinthians 7:12-15].



2013-03-20
Marriage Forever: If a woman cheats on her husband, is the husband still married to her forever? Recommendation to read Topical Article on Marriage at the website.
Jehovah Witnesses: Would you give an overview of the beliefs of the Jehovah Witnesses?


2013-03-19
Divorce & Remarriage: Is there earlier consensus on the Christian teaching on marriage than about 1500 (Reformation)? why do we see it now so differently? [Matthew 5:32].



2013-02-20
Unforgiveness for Unfaithfulness: I struggle with unforgiveness toward my unfaithful husband, but don't want to go to hell. Can you help? [Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 7:12, Ephesians 4:30].
Unforgiveness Sends Us to Hell: Should I take the Bible literally when it says I will go to hell if I don't forgive? What will happen to my unfaithful husband? [Matthew 19:6].
Some Sins Worse Than Others: Doesn't the Bible say that all sins are the same, rather than some sins worse that others?

2013-01-22
Steve's Itinerary: When are you going to be in San Cruz again?
Enjoying a Read-in-a-Year Bible: Really enjoying a Bible that I can read in a year, & have a lot of questions in the margins but can't find them.
Knowing God's Voice: How do we know God's Voice because I am in a bad marriage of a husband who is a sheep in wolves clothing. How do you know you are living in God's obedience?

2013-01-08
Putting Away Your Wife: How do you reconcile Ezra saying to put away your wives & Jesus telling us not to? [Ezra 9-10, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:8-9]



2012-01-09
Loving a Married Woman: I have fallen in love with a married women.Though we are not seeing each other, how do I deal with this emotionally? [Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 18:24-26].
If She Later Divorces: If the married woman I love, later divorces, may I then pursue the relationship?

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