Dialogue on Divorce (Matthew 5:31–32) John MacArthur

Summary

The sermon addresses the complexities of biblical standards for marriage and divorce, particularly in situations not explicitly detailed in scripture. Citing John Murray's work on divorce and 1 Corinthians 7:10, it highlights that while adultery is a ground for divorce, other extreme abuses like child molestation, beatings, or alcoholism also present difficult circumstances. Ultimately, the message points to God's grace as the overarching principle, offering reconciliation or letting one remain unmarried when divorce occurs, even in cases beyond explicit biblical enumeration.