Can Christians divorce?

[rockytopva]

Unforgiveness is a damnable sin.

But.... If your a Calvinist it does not matter... As the Lord’s grace will preserve you.

 

[nanookadenord]

Unforgiveness is a damnable sin.

You are correct, but it is your opinion that divorce is unforgiveness. Scripture doesn't say that divorce is unforgiveness.

 

[rockytopva]

But.... If your a Calvinist it does not matter... As the Lord’s grace will preserve you.

I met a lady who is in her fifties as well as I. This lady was Baptist, single, never married, and I thought we were the perfect fit... But the more that woman talked... Come to find out that she sees nothing wrong with the party and sex scene. I finally, after enduring much talk on carnality, said to her, "You know I don't believe you can do those things and get to heaven." Almost immediately she replies, "Are you trying to threaten my salvation?"

 

[Invalidusername]

I met a lady who is in her fifties as well as I. This lady was Baptist, single, never married, and I thought we were the perfect fit... But the more that woman talked... Come to find out that she sees nothing wrong with the party and sex scene. I finally, after enduring much talk on carnality, said to her, "You know I don't believe you can do those things and get to heaven." Almost immediately she replies, "Are you trying to threaten my salvation?"

Yikes. Being rebellious and carnal is being one thing but not even acknowledging that it threatens your salvation is even worse.

Did you tell her about the parable about the wicked servant? If she ignores that also then that's a big deal.

 

[JacobKStarkey]

It is distressing, to an extent, to realize some people will put their reasons in place of what Jesus says or does not say.

 

[nonaeroterraqueous]

It is distressing, to an extent, to realize some people will put their reasons in place of what Jesus says or does not say.

Jesus said that divorce and remarriage is adultery. I've only seen you state the contrary.

 

[JacobKStarkey]

Show me where Jesus said that, nonaeroterraqueous, scripture and verse.

 

[greenguzzi]

Can Christians divorce?

Clearly, yes.

 

[JacobKStarkey]

Clearly, yes.

Yes, clearly.

 

[Cis.jd]

First marriage divorce = unforgiveness. Separation is expected in abusive marriages. But forgiveness is always on the table. No forgiveness = a damnable sin.

unforgiveness is in the form of holding a grudge, not leaving the person who is destructive. God gave everyone a life and it is also our responsibility to take care of it physically, mentally, and spiritually.

 

[Dave L]

unforgiveness is in the form of holding a grudge, not leaving the person who is destructive. God gave everyone a life and it is also our responsibility to take care of it physically, mentally, and spiritually.

You must forgive to be forgiven. You must separate from violence as Christians in the NT did without exception.

 

[Dave L]

You are correct, but it is your opinion that divorce is unforgiveness. Scripture doesn't say that divorce is unforgiveness.

How can it not be unforgiveness if a Christian initiates it?

 

[Dave L]

But.... If your a Calvinist it does not matter... As the Lord’s grace will preserve you.

Saved people don't live in sin.

 

[greenguzzi]

You must forgive to be forgiven.

Nope, that's works. We are not saved through anything we can do. We are saved through grace.
To say otherwise it to declare Christ's death unnecessary.

 

[nanookadenord]

How can it not be unforgiveness if a Christian initiates it?

I ask again, where is the scripture?

 

[Dave L]

Nope, that's works. We are not saved through anything we can do. We are saved through grace.
To say otherwise it to declare Christ's death unnecessary.

“For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,” (Hebrews 10:26) (KJV 1900)

“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:15) (KJV 1900)

 

[Dave L]

I ask again, where is the scripture?

“For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,” (Hebrews 10:26) (KJV 1900)

 

[nanookadenord]

“For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,” (Hebrews 10:26) (KJV 1900)

Try again?

Nothing in there says that divorce is unforgiveness.

 

[Dave L]

Try again?

Nothing in there says that divorce is unforgiveness.

Is divorce motivated by love? If not it is sin.

 

[nanookadenord]

Is divorce motivated by love? If not it is sin.

Now you're moving the goal posts.

I asked where it says that divorce is unforgiveness.