We believe the goal of marriage is “oneness.” But God says, in fact, the result of marriage is “oneness.” In this message, Chris explores Jesus’ difficult statement about marriage, divorce, and remarriage. And he explains why trying to “un-one” what God has joined may just be harder than we think.
Divorce
Things I Wish Jesus Never Said, Part 7: Divorce
August 9, 2015 • Chris Edmondson • Matthew 5:27–35, Matthew 19:3–10
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