Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: Critical Questions and Answers by Jim Newheiser

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CONTENTS

Foreword by Edward T. Welch

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

PART 1: MARRIAGE

A. The Foundations of Marriage

1. What Is Marriage?

2. Why Did God Create the Institution of Marriage?

3. What Constitutes a Valid Marriage?

4. Is Polygamy Forbidden by Scripture?

5. Must Marriage Be between a Man and a Woman?

B. Entering into Marriage

6. Is Cohabitation Permissible Apart from Marriage?

7. How Can You Know Whether It Is God’s Will for You to Get Married?

8. How Can You Know Whom You Should Marry?

9. How Should You Go About Finding a Spouse?

10. What Is the Purpose of Engagement?

C. Having a Successful Marriage

11. What Is the Key to Keeping a Marriage Strong?

12. What Are the Responsibilities of a Husband?

13. What Are the Responsibilities of a Wife?

14. What Must Be Done to Protect a Marriage?

15. How Can Couples Improve Their Communication?

D. Challenges in Marriage

16. How Can Couples Resolve Their Conflicts?

17. How Should You Correct Your Spouse?

18. When Does a Couple Need Help Resolving Their Conflicts?

19. How Can Couples Resolve Sexual Problems?

20. How Does the Bible Address the Tough Questions about Sex?

 

PART 2: DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE

A. The Foundations of Divorce and Remarriage

21. Why Are Most Questions about Divorce and Remarriage Easy to Answer from Scripture?

22. Why Are Some Questions about Divorce and Remarriage So Difficult?

23. What Is Divorce?

24. Why Does God Hate Divorce?

25. Why Does God Permit Divorce?

B. Divorce and Remarriage Controversies

26. Does Jesus Teach That There Are No Valid Grounds for Divorce and Remarriage?

27. Does Paul Teach That There Are No Valid Grounds for Divorce and Remarriage?

28. Does Scripture Teach That Sexual Sin Is a Valid Ground for Divorce and Remarriage?

29. Is Abandonment by an Unbeliever a Valid Ground for Divorce and Remarriage?

30. Does Scripture Justify Divorce on Grounds Other than Sexual Sin and Abandonment?

31. Are Divorced People Still Married in God’s Eyes?

C. Practical Questions

32. What Sexual Sins Constitute Grounds for Divorce?

33. When and How Should Sexual Sin in Marriage Be Forgiven?

34. What Constitutes Abandonment by an Unbelieving Spouse?

35. Is Abuse Grounds for Divorce?

36. Is It Biblical for a Married Couple to Separate without Divorcing?

37. Who Decides Whether a Divorce or Remarriage Is Valid?

38. When Is Remarriage Advisable?

39. What Should Be Done If Someone Has Divorced and/or Remarried Improperly?

40. How Should the Church Treat Those Who Have Divorced and Remarried?

Selected Bibliography

Index of Scripture

Index of Subjects and Names

Here is the full list of endorsers (listed in alphabetic order) for Jim Newheiser‘s book.

  • Brad Bigney, Pastor, Grace Fellowship, Florence, Kentucky; author, Gospel Treason
  • Ligon Duncan, Chancellor/CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary; John E. Richards Professor of Systematic Theology, RTS Jackson
  • Elyse Fitzpatrick, Author, Counsel from the Cross
  • John M. Frame, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida.
  • Robert D. Jones, Biblical Counseling Professor, Southern Seminary; author, Uprooting Anger and Pursuing Peace
  • Bob Kellemen, Chair, Biblical Counseling Department, Crossroads Bible College; author, Gospel-Centered Counseling
  • Heath Lambert, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Executive Director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)
  • Wayne Mack, Director, Professor, Counselor, Strengthening Min- istries Training Institute; Association of Certified Biblical Coun- selors (ACBC), Member of the Academy; Director, ACBC Africa
  • Martha Peace, Biblical counselor, conference speaker, best- selling author of The Excellent Wife
  • Jeremy Pierre, Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life
  • Lance Quinn, Senior Pastor, Bethany Church, Thousand Oaks, California
  • Andrew Rogers, Soul Care Pastor, College Park Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
  • John D. Street, Professor, The Master’s University and Seminary; President, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)
  • Tedd Tripp, Author, conference speaker
  • Steve Viars, Senior Pastor, Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana

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