Remarriage Questions

8 questions

What does 'commits adultery' in Matthew 19 mean?

In Matthew 19, when Jesus says someone 'commits adultery' through remarriage, He's addressing the sacred covenant nature of marriage. The Greek word '...

Does divorce always prohibit remarriage?

No, divorce does not always prohibit remarriage according to Scripture. While God's ideal is one marriage for life, the Bible recognizes specific circ...

What if I was the innocent party?

Being the 'innocent party' in a divorce brings unique pain and questions about remarriage. While Scripture does provide certain allowances for the inn...

What if I was the guilty party but have repented?

If you were the guilty party in your divorce but have genuinely repented, God's grace extends to you completely. True repentance involves acknowledgin...

What about divorce before I was a Christian?

If you divorced before becoming a Christian, you're dealing with a new creation reality. Scripture is clear that when you came to Christ, old things p...

What does the church say about remarriage?

The church's position on remarriage varies significantly across denominations, though most share common biblical foundations. Many Protestant churches...

What are the different denominational positions?

Different Christian denominations hold varying positions on [remarriage after divorce](/answers/separation-and-space/if-i-divorce-can-i-remarry), rang...

How do I discern what's right for me?

[Discerning God's will](/answers/she-wants-out/how-do-i-discern-between-my-will-and-gods-will) about remarriage requires a combination of prayer, bibl...