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008			150206s2003 001|0 eng u
020			_a1842271806 (paperback : alk. paper)
100	1		_aInstone-Brewer, David.
245	1	0	_aDivorce and remarriage in the church : _h[manuscript] : _bbiblical solutions for pastoral realities / _cDavid Instone-Brewer.
260			_aPaternoster : _bUK, _c2003.
300			_ax, 171 p. ; _c21 cm.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
505	8		_aConfessions of a confused minister : Jesus never said, "What God has joined, no one can separate" -- A marriage made in paradise : Moses' certificate of divorce -- God the reluctant divorcee : God's marriage contract and the grounds for his divorce from Israel -- The church can't do without it : Jesus criticized those who abandoned Old Testament law -- Divorce on demand ? Jesus taught us to forgive the repentant partner -- When your partner walks out : Christians shouldn't cause divorce, but sometimes they have to accept it -- Till death do us part? Is a divorcee still married in God's eyes? -- Four biblical grounds for divorce : these include abuse and neglect -- Can I get married again? A valid divorce implies the right to remarry -- Is remarriage adultery? Don't redivorce, because two wrongs don't make a right -- Promises, promises : marriage vows and remarriage in church -- The teaching that time forgot : why did the church misunderstand Jesus so soon? -- Conspiracy? Why has no one explained all this before? -- What should the church do now? Putting biblical principles into practice -- Dear pastor : real-life problems from my mailbox -- Group briefing notes and discussion questions
650		4	_aDivorce _xBiblical teaching.
650		4	_aRemarriage _xBiblical teaching.
650		4	_aDivorce _xReligious aspects _xChristinity.
650		4	_aRemarriage _xReligious aspects _xChristinity.
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