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Real, true-life drama. We relate to that don't we? The scene is a crowd of onlookers of one who sinned. Who are they? Heathen? Persons ignorant of law? No, they were the pharisees, the religious leaders of Jesus' day. This onlooking crowd is much like many of you chiming in on the...

Wow-God bless you...but I applaud Christina M. who has been freed from the throws of legalism. The Pharisees often quoted Moses, but they had their own version. The problem the Pharisees had was that they were real good with the letter of the law, but they missed the Spirit of it. You all quote...

Let me add another important point. When I speak of a man confessing sin, I am referring to one who has repented as well. One who seeks to obey the Lord and follow him. I am overwhelmed with what I am reading, that one who has married a woman who he committed adultery with, but confesses and...

Well, no one has really answered the issue concerning David's adultery and marriage to the woman he committed adultery. With due respect, I must say all of the stuff I am reading about David being in the Old Testament, and things are different in the new...and because he had her husband killed...

Let me add to the previous post...having said what I said...just because others have sinned unnoticed by others, and realistically, might be considered by some unqualified for ministry does not make right the sin of the divorced pastor. As a teacher and parent as well, I used to tell the kids...

I would never argue against the sanctity of marriage, because, as you know, I believe that God intends marriage to be permanent. However, people can find themselves in situations where divorce happens. Some are given a divorce, easily obtained by their spouse, others find themselves in abusive...

Honibee- I admire your insistence in debate...but, let me ask you, why would you consider a murder, a fornicator, drug addict as a minister, but not a man who has divorced? Do you base this on 1 Timothy 3:2 that says a bishop must be the "husband of one wife"? It is the only Scripture other...

Autmnleaf, I have no doubt that you are a sincere Christian who loves God and has respect for God's Word. That is clear from your quotations from Scripture that seems to say, "I believe the Scripture has authority". It is pretty clear that there is a distinct difference of opinion on this...

There is no sin other than blasphemy against the Holy Spirit that is unforgiveable. Because a man has sinned once, assuming that he has sinned by divorce and remarriage...does not make him a perpetual sinner. Has he committed adultery? Yes? Is he a perpetual adulterer because he remains...

I really appreciate Jim's response. Everything boils down to what God wants in our lives, not what we want, or what even what we think. It is a matter of "what does God's Word say"? Mr. Norris, I appreciate your view point, but I think you are selling yourself short on the testimony that you...

I appreciate all of the thoughts that have been expressed on this subject, but what must determine what is truth is the Bible alone. 1 Timonthy 3 is what God has revealed in His Word as the final words qualified to pastor. Everyone of the qualifications listed refers to how the man aspiring to...

I just want to say, "amen" to this.

The idea that those who divorce and remarry are perpetually sinning the sin of adultery is absolutely false, my friend, and for good reason. First, there is only one unpardonable (unforgiveable sin), which Jesus spoke to the those who denied the power of God's Spirit. Don't put a divorced person...

I am reading many things that have an element of truth about them, but incorrectly applied misses the target. I had some very excellent arrows, with sharp broadheads, and a very good compount bow...I can't stress the value of having good equipment when it comes to harvesting game in the...

I appreciate what breathingJC said...it is spoken out of a spirit-filled heart. Sometimes we get too caught up with what others have said God's Word teaches, when it is not in fact, God's Word at all. I am amazed at the lack of teaching out there. This is one of the reasons that I wrote Full...

Honibee- I agree with you as to Paul's word inspired by the Holy Spirit...A man who cares for the house of God, must be able to rule his house well. Having said that...let me say that Paul was refering to his children being in subjection to their father who aspires to be a pastor and his...

I agree with the previous person's post....if the criteria doesn't fit, the person should find other work...but the criteria does not include not having ever divorced in the past... I recognize there are many who have sincerely believed 1 Timothy 3 to teach that a person who has divorced...

Just a concern! A huge concern. Making the point that individuals need restoration, does not imply a weak position on offenses. There are many who wince at this idea of restoring divorced individuals and seeing them as persons who have never offended. We live in a society where people believe...

I am so glad that Hispath, and many others writing in this forum agree together about the fact that God fully restores us from our past sins, post-confession and repentance. My prayer and hope is that the many who agree in the body of Christ and want to see the legalism of limitations dwindle...

Hispath, I am thankful to hear your testimony of God's grace! You are so right when you say, "no matter what others may say or think, lead with a humble, loving and compassionate heart...Keeping God's glory as the focus, and everything else will fall into place. If you will email me, I would...