Romans 7 Does Not Teach “Marriage Ends Only at Death” One argument against divorce that I hear occasionally goes like this: Romans 7 says a wife is bound to her husband as long...
Divorce Bible Verses
Safety Is Biblical: When a Marriage Becomes Harmful
Getting to Safety Is Biblical When a Marriage Becomes Harmful Almost every time I say, “Safety is biblical,” someone pushes back and brings up one of the standard objections. So...
“Let No Man Separate” Doesn’t Mean No Divorce for Any Reason — Matthew 19:6
Jesus Gave a Command Against Breaking a Marriage through Marriage-Endangering Sin Not a Statement of Impossibility of Divorce When Jesus said, "let no man separate" he was not...
1 Corinthians 7:10 Explained: What Paul Meant About Separation and Remarriage
What Did Paul Really Mean in 1 Corinthians 7:10? Understanding His Command to the Woman Few passages about marriage create more confusion than 1 Corinthians 7:10–11. Paul writes:...
Is the Book of Malachi about Divorce… or about Hypocritical Abusers?
In Malachi, God Criticizes Hypocritical Leaders of Judah: For their Treatment of God Himself They don't treat God with honor (1:6, 2:1) Show contempt for God (1:6) Bring...
Christian Man Uses Abuse Tactics to Shame Victims on a Domestic-Violence Post
When Churches Protect Marriage More Than People A Facebook Comment That Proved the Point I posted this statement and meme on Facebook—and got an interesting comment (below):...
Can I Divorce for Abuse? Can Christians Divorce for Abuse?
MYTH: God forbids all divorce, or all divorce is sin unless it's for adultery. TRUTH: Scripture shows that God gives permission for divorce in many situations, including sexual...
God Hates Abuse
God's View on Cruel Treatment The Bible says that cruel treatment is serious. Even slaves were to be treated with respect. In Exodus 21:26-27, we learn that a slave owner had to...
Critique: “Divorced: What to Do When,” Focus on the Family article, by Ron Blue, Jeremy L. White
Critique: "Divorced: What to Do When," Focus on the Family article, by Ron Blue, Jeremy L. White This is a critique and analysis of the Focus on the Family article,...
Focus on the Family and Divorce: Why Abuse Victims Are Pressured to Stay
Focus on the Family Does Not Condone Divorce for Abuse Abuse Is Acknowledged — But Never Named as Biblical Grounds for Divorce Updated Jan 26, 2026—For decades, Focus on the...
Malachi 2:16 Timeline: When “God Hates Divorce” Entered English Bibles
DOES THE BIBLE SAY "GOD HATES DIVORCE"? The so-called "God hates divorce" verse is from Malachi 2:16. The book of Malachi was written more than 2,400 years ago, nearly 500 years...
Does God Hate Divorce? What Malachi 2:16 Really Means
This page includes a timeline and side-by-side translation charts for visual learners. Does God Hate Divorce? What Malachi 2:16 Really Means Many Christians have heard that...
Official Christian Denominational Divorce Rules: Abuse, Adultery, and Remarriage
Official Christian Denominational Divorce Rules: Abuse, Adultery, and Remarriage Side-by-side comparison chart of more than 45 church denominations' public policies ▶️ Watch the...
Jesus Said, “Love My Enemy”—Can I Still Divorce Them?
If you’re new to my blog, please start here: https://lifesavingdivorce.com/about/. I’m a committed Evangelical Christian. I began leading Christian divorce recovery groups in...
Luke 13 Shows Jesus Prioritizes Rescue Over Remaining in Bondage
Luke 13 Shows Jesus Prioritizes Rescue Over Staying in an Abusive Marriage Jesus Does Not Glorify Endurance in Bondage—He Interrupts It Luke 13 teaches that when someone is...
Abuse, Abandonment, and Adultery Are Biblical Grounds for Divorce
Abuse, Abandonment, and Adultery Are Biblical Grounds for Divorce MYTH: God Forbids All Divorce Except for Adultery TRUTH: Scripture permits divorce in more than one situation....
Marriage Is a Conditional Covenant (Not an Unbreakable Promise)
Marriage Is a Conditional Covenant (Not an Unbreakable Promise) Biblically, marriage is a conditional covenant—not an unconditional one. Marriage includes mutual vows, and...
John Piper on Divorce: Does Divorce Destroy the Image of Christ and the Church?
Will Your Divorce Destroy the Image of Christ and the Church? John Piper’s Counsel to Christians Whose Friends Are Divorcing In a widely circulated “Ask Pastor John” video...
Myth 18: Divorce is the Unpardonable Sin and “God Hates Divorce”
Overview: This is Myth 18 of 27 Myths about divorce that aren't likely to be true of committed Christians who love God and take their faith seriously. These messages make us...