This series of messages presents the biblical teaching of eldership in the local church. By Alexander Strauch. Part 7 of 9. Visit our website at www.BiblicalEldership.com
So, what is the Biblical stance on divorce and remarriage? If I have been divorced, and remarried now, but am in a solid, biblical monogamous marriage now, am I still qualified?
Dave, sorry we missed your comment earlier. That is an important question, and one many wrestle with. Our response would require more information about your specific situation and thus would require more room than is available in this limited space. It is not a simple yes or not answer. A church should be very cautious about a situation like yours, there are many pitfalls for both you and the church, that could cause difficulties on many levels. If you care to discuss this further, contact us at BiblicalEldership.com and one of our team can follow up with you personally.
A word to describe having the respect of those around you is "gravitas"
So, what is the Biblical stance on divorce and remarriage? If I have been divorced, and remarried now, but am in a solid, biblical monogamous marriage now, am I still qualified?
Dave, sorry we missed your comment earlier. That is an important question, and one many wrestle with. Our response would require more information about your specific situation and thus would require more room than is available in this limited space. It is not a simple yes or not answer. A church should be very cautious about a situation like yours, there are many pitfalls for both you and the church, that could cause difficulties on many levels. If you care to discuss this further, contact us at BiblicalEldership.com and one of our team can follow up with you personally.