Divorce and Remarriage

The Sermon on the Mount would certainly be one of the most familiar teachings of Jesus. It is often referred to in various literary writings and political speeches, and those who embrace religions other than Christianity frequently quote it. I would even assume that that when an unbeliever decides to read his Bible, he probably turns to Matthew’s Gospel, and before too long he is reading the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount opens with the “beatitudes” which give the key to understanding the sermon. These beatitudes describe the very likeness of Jesus Christ Himself as the necessary qualities required of all who are members of the Kingdom of God. These qualities do not cause salvation, but are the evidence of salvation once accomplished.
We are again examining the words of Jesus when he says, “You have heard it said… but I say unto you...” We previously examined anger and murder, and lust and adultery. Tonight we examine the topic of divorce and remarriage. Society today is suffering profound injury due to its foundational institution of marriage being weakened by divorce. Sadly, the church of Christ is equally entangled in the practice and confusion of divorce. It is important that the biblical principles and teaching of marriage be reestablished in the hearts of Christians if this unfortunate event is to be avoided in their experience.
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