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I profess to be a Christian, but have been troubled lately because I have knowingly sinned by recently marrying a divorced woman and am worried about what is said in Hebrews 10:26. But at the same time, I am confident is what is said in 1 John 1:9. And the two seem to contradict themselves.

Am trying to learn if I am doomed or saved. I'm sure I'll be asking some questions for Biblical guidance elsewhere.

Thanks
 
Welcome. I'm just off to bed now but will happily discuss with you tomorrow. What I will say for now is that your salvation doesn't depend on who you marry - it's all about being born again. That's your real issue to consider.

Ponder this passage from 1 John:

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

Jules (married to a divorced-because-of-his-wife's-adultery/abandonment Pagan)
 
Welcome, Wild. I look forward to also participating in such discussion...

I am a divorced woman <gasp!>...and have MANY questions on this topic!

We are "new creatures" though....PRAISE God!

ysiC,

Josie
 
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Welcome to the forums Wildflower!!
 
Hi, just some thoughts, nothing personal intended. It seems that most here do not believe in God's law (10 commandments) anyway. If that is the case, they are not Christians, they just think they are! :sad
See 1 John 2:4.

Now: If this is the case, they are un/converted sinners, so remarriage or whatever does not matter until they find Christ in the first place. See Matt. 28:20 for the Master's requirements.

And another truth is that re/marriage is not wrong when certain conditions apply, such as adultery. And there are some forms of adultary even. The Virgin Bride of Christ divorced Christ (spiritual adultery) & He started up the 'New Bride'! (Kind of deep for most perhaps?) One might read Isaiah 42:21 to get a better understanding?
 
Hi Wildflower,

I'm new here too.

Quite a choice for a name. Do you feel like one?

Those are two good verses for you. Not necessarily contradictory. God does forgive sin if we confess our sin and turn from our wicked ways.

As was said, the most important thing is: Are you born again? That is a necessity! What you describe is not the unpardonable sin. If it is not, then we can be assured of forgiveness.

But..........what a man sews, that does he also reap. As David found out in murdering Uriah and taking his wife, there are consequences to our actions, even if we have been forgiven.

I would recommend fasting, prayer and Bible study. You need to have a clear "rhema" Word from the Lord. He is very ready and capable of giving you your answers you are seeking. He is ready. Ask yourself, are you?

Praying for you,

David
 
:biggrin Hello...this is my first post...
I joined this forum to discuss christian issues with other christians basically.

As I am a divorced person I may have some insight...
I agree with the statement about there being certain circumstances that divorce is acceptable to God. I was in an abusive relationship, and I believe with all of my heart and soul that God did not want me to stay in that marriage, and I do not belive that God has a problem with me getting remarried when that time comes. I did seek counseling from my church before getting the divorce, and was basically told that it was a big sin and wrong...they didn't seem to care about the abuse or adultery going on...eventually I learned to listen to what God was telling me, instead of listening to what other people were telling me.
 
Shanty said:
:biggrin Hello...this is my first post...
I joined this forum to discuss christian issues with other christians basically.

As I am a divorced person I may have some insight...
I agree with the statement about there being certain circumstances that divorce is acceptable to God. I was in an abusive relationship, and I believe with all of my heart and soul that God did not want me to stay in that marriage, and I do not belive that God has a problem with me getting remarried when that time comes. I did seek counseling from my church before getting the divorce, and was basically told that it was a big sin and wrong...they didn't seem to care about the abuse or adultery going on...eventually I learned to listen to what God was telling me, instead of listening to what other people were telling me.

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Hi, I am sorry to hear of your post. From both sides of the issue! :sad (you & your church) Perhaps one must realize that cruelty alone, comes in degrees, & might not be grounds for bibical divorce? (one can always seperate) But adultary [in any form] is grounds for divorce. Then the larger scale is that of a whole 'fold' that can & has been, & will be, divorced by Christ. See Rev. 17:5 or Rev. 3:9 & of course Rev. 2:5.

In the spiritual sense we have Christ as our example. See also His [own] of Matt. 23:38, then comes most folks understanding of the 'new fold' & Pauls ministry.

Hang in there & make sure that you find moral Christlike attraction in the future. Look inside! (not on emotion & outside looks) Be sure to pay MORE attention to works of action than to a mere profession! And most importantly is your WALK WITH CHRIST! :fadein: All else must be second place. See Rom. 8:14

---Elijah
 
I completely agree ,Elijah, a persons walk with Christ must come before all else...that is something I think everyone struggles with from time to time.
 
Hi! I'd just like to say welcome to the both of you and hope you have a great time here :)
 
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