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Summary: Handy Summary for a Difficult Topic
Review: Pastors increasingly are facing questions from parishioners regarding how the Bible itself defines marriage, divorce and remarriage. Offering answers based on church tradition is not sufficient -- persons want to know what God's Word has to say. In this book, Jay Adams provides a very concise summary of the Biblical understanding of marriage, divorce and remarriage.I commend Adams for his loyalty to the Scriptures in this volume. On the one hand, he departs from the ultra-traditionalists who would say that any remarriage after divorce is sinful. On the other hand, he doesn't join ultra-progressives who would imply that divorce really isn't a major theological issue in today's society. While I do not agree with his interpretation of the Matthew 18 passage as applying to divorce proceedings among two Christians, he offers many other excellent, helpful points. This small yet substantial book is the best treatment I have found to date on what the Bible itself says on this knotty church issue. Every church leader's bookshelf should have a copy. This volume is well worth the price!
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Summary: In human terms
Review: The book is full of wooden exegesis. The twisting of God's word to make it say something that it doesnt say. No doubt this book will be embraced by all those that seek to get out of a marriage commitment that they dont want.
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Summary: Solid and biblical
Review: There are so many views about divorce among Christians. America lacks teachers who are like J. Adams and present the Bible in a clear way. He simply lets the Bible interpret the Bible. I think if most American Christians had a fundamental understanding of marriage, divorce and remarriage according to the Bible, the divorce rate would not be so high among believers. This is a must read for anyone who genuinely cares about understanding what God's principles are about marriage, divorce and remarriage. Reading this book helped me to continue to love my wife and fight for my marriage. I found tremendous encouragement and support in biblical explanations and analysis presented by J. Adams. It is written very clearly and makes a lot of sense. I was disappointed when the pastor I knew said disagreed about some of the views expressed in the book. But the book lays the reasons for what marriage is and how God regulates divorce if it takes place. I highly recommend this book to couples going through separation, divorce or remarriage.
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Summary: Clear Biblical Exposition Arriving at Clear Biblical Answers
Review: This book by Jay E. Adams, might be the best work available on the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage. It takes a thorough look at all the relevant passages in the Scripture, and arrives at solid, unequivocal conclusions/doctrine that are, of course, in agreement with the Bible's doctrine on the matter. This book would provide excellent correction to all who have a wrong view of the Biblical doctrine of marriage, divorce and remarriage. In particular, this little book should be handed to the many legalists who dogmatically state that ALL divorce is wrong. As Mr. Adams points out, while sin is a cause in all divorces, not all divorces are sinful.
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Summary: Clear Biblical Exposition Arriving at Clear Biblical Answers
Review: This book by Jay E. Adams, might be the best work available on the subject of marriage, divorce and remarriage. It takes a thorough look at all the relevant passages in the Scripture, and arrives at solid, unequivocal conclusions/doctrine that are, of course, in agreement with the Bible's doctrine on the matter. This book would provide excellent correction to all who have a wrong view of the Biblical doctrine of marriage, divorce and remarriage. In particular, this little book should be handed to the many legalists who dogmatically state that ALL divorce is wrong. As Mr. Adams points out, while sin is a cause in all divorces, not all divorces are sinful.
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