Biblical guidance on divorce and remarriage for pastors and church leaders facing difficult cases in their church.
Grounded in close scriptural study and the Lutheran tradition, Divorce and Remarriage: Pastoral Care and Ecclesiastical Discernment addresses one of the most difficult realities in congregational life: how to respond when marriages fracture. Benjamin T.G. Mayes approaches the topic with theological precision and pastoral seriousness, holding together the church's clear confession with the call to repentance, forgiveness, and restoration.
Drawing on the Synoptic Gospels, Paul's letters, and the Lutheran tradition of casuistry, Mayes presents a coherent framework for ecclesiastical discernment. He distinguishes between civil and divine law, clarifies the purposes of marriage, and defends the historic Lutheran position that permits divorce and remarriage only in cases of adultery or malicious desertion. Throughout, he shows that these questions are not merely procedural but concern the care of souls.
Practical guidance, real-world cases, and clear theological definitions help bridge the gap between doctrine and pastoral practice, strengthening leaders to act with conviction and care.
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In a time when cultural assumptions often shape expectations within the church, this book restores a disciplined, scriptural approach. For pastors, seminary students, and church leaders, it offers guidance that serves both the truth of Christ's teaching and the good of His people.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Faithful discernment for the church in the face of divorce and remarriage, grounded in God's enduring design for marriage.In Ephesians 5, the apostle Paul calls marriage a profound mystery that is related to Christ's love for His Bride, the church. Jesus was also clear about God's design for marriage and rebuked His opponents who had made divorce commonplace.Even so, the Bible records many broken marriages, and many Christians, families, and churches continue to suffer the tragedy of divorce. What is the church to do In Divorce and Remarriage: Ecclesiastical Discernment and Pastoral Care, Benjamin T. G. Mayes examines God's Word and articulates principles drawn from Lutheran history that provide guidance to individuals, pastors, and the church. Scripture provides direction for the church to faithfully adjudicate situations and call people back into the unity that God desires.This volume helps readers: Faithfully interpret Jesus' and Paul's teaching on marriage, divorce, unchastity, and desertionDistinguish between valid and wrongful divorce, and between true marriage and unions Scripture cannot recognizeUnderstand when remarriage is biblically permitted-and when it is notApply church discipline, repentance, and restitution with both clarity and careAddress contemporary challenges such as pornography, abuse, emotional abandonment, and complex family historiesClarify how these teachings apply to pastors themselves, including the 'husband of one wife' requirementAn essential resource for pastors, elders, and church leaders navigating one of the most challenging areas of Christian ministry. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780758682031
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Faithful discernment for the church in the face of divorce and remarriage, grounded in God's enduring design for marriage.In Ephesians 5, the apostle Paul calls marriage a profound mystery that is related to Christ's love for His Bride, the church. Jesus was also clear about God's design for marriage and rebuked His opponents who had made divorce commonplace.Even so, the Bible records many broken marriages, and many Christians, families, and churches continue to suffer the tragedy of divorce. What is the church to do? In Divorce and Remarriage: Ecclesiastical Discernment and Pastoral Care, Benjamin T. G. Mayes examines God's Word and articulates principles drawn from Lutheran history that provide guidance to individuals, pastors, and the church. Scripture provides direction for the church to faithfully adjudicate situations and call people back into the unity that God desires.This volume helps readers: Faithfully interpret Jesus' and Paul's teaching on marriage, divorce, unchastity, and desertionDistinguish between valid and wrongful divorce, and between true marriage and unions Scripture cannot recognizeUnderstand when remarriage is biblically permitted-and when it is notApply church discipline, repentance, and restitution with both clarity and careAddress contemporary challenges such as pornography, abuse, emotional abandonment, and complex family historiesClarify how these teachings apply to pastors themselves, including the "husband of one wife" requirementAn essential resource for pastors, elders, and church leaders navigating one of the most challenging areas of Christian ministry. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780758682031
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Faithful discernment for the church in the face of divorce and remarriage, grounded in God's enduring design for marriage.In Ephesians 5, the apostle Paul calls marriage a profound mystery that is related to Christ's love for His Bride, the church. Jesus was also clear about God's design for marriage and rebuked His opponents who had made divorce commonplace.Even so, the Bible records many broken marriages, and many Christians, families, and churches continue to suffer the tragedy of divorce. What is the church to do? In Divorce and Remarriage: Ecclesiastical Discernment and Pastoral Care, Benjamin T. G. Mayes examines God's Word and articulates principles drawn from Lutheran history that provide guidance to individuals, pastors, and the church. Scripture provides direction for the church to faithfully adjudicate situations and call people back into the unity that God desires.This volume helps readers: Faithfully interpret Jesus' and Paul's teaching on marriage, divorce, unchastity, and desertionDistinguish between valid and wrongful divorce, and between true marriage and unions Scripture cannot recognizeUnderstand when remarriage is biblically permitted-and when it is notApply church discipline, repentance, and restitution with both clarity and careAddress contemporary challenges such as pornography, abuse, emotional abandonment, and complex family historiesClarify how these teachings apply to pastors themselves, including the "husband of one wife" requirementAn essential resource for pastors, elders, and church leaders navigating one of the most challenging areas of Christian ministry. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780758682031
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