What is your stand on marriage, divorce, and remarriage?

Question: What is your stance on marriage, divorce, and remarriage as taught by Ron Halbrook, Tim Haile, and others? Answer: I find the current controversy on marriage, divorce, and remarriage sounding much like what Paul warned against. “As I urged you when I went into Macedonia — remain in Ephesus that you may charge some…

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Does rape within a marriage lead to divorce?

Question: Does rape within a marriage lead to the marriage ending in divorce? Answer: Spousal Rape If by “rape within a marriage” you are referring to the recent concept of spousal rape, then I must object to the terminology. By the definition of the word “rape,” it cannot take place between a husband and wife.…

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Should I divorce my unfaithful wife?

Question: My wife had three children out of wedlock before we got married and has just informed me that she had sex with someone else during our marriage. I think I have the right to divorce, but my question is: what should I do? It appears to me that she cannot be faithful. Answer: “He…

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Should I leave this marriage?

Question: My wife had three children before we met and has now had an affair. Is she unmarriageable and should I leave this marriage? Answer: Unfortunately, there is insufficient information in this question for me to answer in regards to your personal situation. You did not mention whether your wife was married prior to your…

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Is spousal rape grounds for divorce?

Question: Does spousal rape constitute fornication, or sexual immorality, thus giving grounds for divorce and remarriage? Answer: Some questions are difficult – not because we cannot clearly state the truth, but because the way the questions are worded cause you to make assumptions that may not be true. A classic example is “Are you still…

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Does spousal rape constitute fornication?

Question: Does spousal rape constitute fornication, or sexual immorality, thus giving grounds for divorce and remarriage? Answer: Some questions are difficult – not because we cannot clearly state the truth, but because the way the questions are worded cause you to make assumptions that may not be true. A classic example is “Are you still…

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