Resources
These resources are suggested for their encouragement to uphold Christian marriage as Jesus taught it.
Contents of this website as a single pdf file.
A print paper-back edition Christians and Divorce: A Personal Journey – Biblical and Practical Advice is available for purchase from Lulu.com.
Articles
Andrews, J Divorce and Remarriage: A Working Paper
Piper, John
What God Has Joined Together, Let Not Man Separate Part 1 (audio, video and transcript)
What God Has Joined Together, Let Not Man Separate Part 2 (audio, video and transcript)
Divorce and Remarriage: A Position Paper
Tragically Widening the Grounds of Legitimate Divorce
Rudvin, Arne What Jesus Said About Divorce and Remarriage
Rejoice Marriage Ministries – a website dedicated to restoring marriages.
Books
On Marriage, Reconciliation, Divorce and Remarriage:
Bailey, Alan The Role of a Christian Man This article brings clarity on an issue that has been one of confusion: the role of a Christian husband.
Chapman, Gary Hope For The Separated
Cornes, Andrew Divorce and Remarriage: Biblical Principles and Pastoral Practice
Heth, William and Wenham, Gordon Jesus and Divorce
This book examines the teaching of the early church fathers: that while divorce or separation was permitted for adultery, remarriage was not while the former spouse lived.
Hughes, Selwyn Marriage As God Intended (Highly recommended)
Harvey, Dave When Sinners Say I Do
Pawson, David Remarriage Is Adultery Unless…
Piper, John. This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence
Slater, Philip A Biblical Examination of Divorce and Remarriage
Recommended. A concise, Biblical and compassionate consideration of divorce and remarriage. 63 pages. Available from the author for $5. Contact the author here.
Thomas, Gary Sacred Marriage
Wingerd D., Elliff, J., Chrisman, J., Burchett, S. Divorce & Remarriage: A Permanence View
Growing In Christ – What We Need and What To Avoid (this is a website I set up to learn how we should grow spiritually and what things can hinder or prevent growth. The principles of spiritual growth have particular relevance when we are faced with trials in life such as divorce). Download a pdf copy here.
Audio and Video
Cornes, Andrew Divorce and Remarriage (Audio) Part 1: Biblical Principles
Pawson, David (Video) Divorce and Remarriage
John Piper’s series on marriage (and divorce and remarriage) is highly recommended.
Piper, John (video sermon and transcript) Single in Christ – A Name Better Than Sons and Daughters