- Paul illustrates the exclusivity of salvation in Christ alone by the “no divorce” position (Romans 7:1-4). Any other position on divorce contradicts Paul’s theology here.
- Christ’s marriage to the church is a picture of the permanence of the earthly marriage bond (Ephesians 5:32).
- Jesus explicitly forbids divorce (Luke 16:18 and Mark 10:2-12).
- Paul prohibits divorce 4 times explicitly without any mention of Jesus’ “exception” (1 Corinthians 7:10-13).
- Hosea did not divorce Gomer though she left him for other men. Should there be less fidelity in the New Covenant? (Hosea 1:2-3; 2:1-5; and 3:1-3)
- Jehovah pleads with His wife to return, still maintains His covenant with her, and still says He is married to her even after giving her a certificate of divorce (Jeremiah 3:8, 12, 14, 22).
- Jehovah hates divorce (Malachi 2:16).
- The two possible “exceptions” (Matt. 19:9 and 1 Cor. 7:15) both include explicit prohibitions against divorce in their immediate contexts (Matt. 19:6 and 1 Cor. 7:10-13).
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The argument is tight and convincing. 9/10I could wish that they had dealt with Rom. 7:2-3 in its own chapter. Also, the syllogism of Eph. 5:25:
1. A husband must be like Jesus Christ.
2. Jesus Christ never divorces His wife.
Conclus…
Though he ought to have loved his wife by listening and asking better questions, Sir Percy took risks in a noble cause and devoted his life to preserving the lives of others.
Geography heavily influences the politics and economies of the world’s nations.An interesting and perhaps important book which educates the citizen to vital factors about the region and country to which he is obligated to vote, pray, …
Perhaps the greatest book ever written outside the Bible.For its glorious and compelling presentation of Christ as well as intensity that comes straight from Scripture, this book deserves more honor than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Plot:
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Feminism is one more wave of attack on Western culture. 7/10.
