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MDR: A Very Interesting Question

I’ve been corresponding with reader Dan Knight regarding Dan’s intriguing theory for how to read the “divorce” passages in the Gospels. I’ve read extensively on the subject, and I’ve never run into his theory before — and it just might … Continue reading

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MDR: A Question from a Reader

I get emails — Hi Jay, While on a CofC discussion board regarding the subject, I happened onto a link to your article, “But If I Do Remarry…” I wanted to share my personal situation with you and ask you … Continue reading

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MDR: Response to a Reader’s Question

Several days ago, I posted a question from a reader soliciting the readers’ thoughts, and the responses are much appreciated. I thought I’d share what I wrote to the reader. Now, I was responding to a longer version of the … Continue reading

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MDR: A Reader’s Question

I received this email from a reader. Your input would be appreciated. Jay, I need your advice on an issue concerning divorce.  Let me first give you the background. Growing up I was taught the “traditional” view of MDR. Basically, the … Continue reading

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An Email About Grace and Divorce (Help from the Readers Needed)

I get emails. This is from a divorced and remarried couple who are being treated as second-class Christians in their home church. Hi We attend a [conservative, non-Church of Christ] church. My husband and I have been married for 27 … Continue reading

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MDR: Matthew 19, Part 1 (exegesis)

As mentioned earlier, the other frequently cited divorce passage in the Gospels is Matthew 19:1-12: 1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. … Continue reading

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If You Do Marry …

I’ve just posted another book-length essay, this one on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. You can download the entire essay or chapter at a time in .pdf format here: But If You Do Marry … I’ve been working on this one … Continue reading

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