Biblical Answer

The Biblical View of Divorce and Remarriage

The Bible teaches that divorce is not always prohibited, but remarriage after divorce is a complex issue. Jesus taught that divorce is only permissible in cases of marital unfaithfulness (Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-9). Paul, on the other hand, allows divorce when the other spouse is not a believer and abandons the believer (1 Corinthians 7:15). While some evangelicals argue that remarriage after morally justified divorce is allowed, others disagree and believe that remarriage is not permitted.

The Question of Remarriage

The key question is whether God allows remarriage after morally justified divorce. Some scholars argue that if divorce is justified, then so is remarriage, based on the assumption that if God gives permission for divorce, it includes permission to remarry. However, most scholars do not hold this view, as the presumption in Jesus' day was that if divorce was justified, then so was remarriage. Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 7:15 suggests that remarriage may be permissible in cases of permissible divorce.

The Evangelical Perspective

Evangelicals are divided on the issue of remarriage after divorce. Some reject remarriage even after morally justified divorce, citing Jesus' teaching on the sanctity of marriage. Others believe that remarriage is allowed, as long as the divorce was morally justified. The key is to understand God's teaching on the sanctity of marriage and to approach the issue with compassion and understanding. Ultimately, the decision to remarry after divorce should be made with careful consideration and prayer.