Divorce and remarriage

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Originally Posted by james34

We don’t need them accusing someone of adultery to make a case against the person. If it is in the scripture “remain unmarried or be reconciled”, it is then their actions that disagree with Gods word that puts them at ought with the word.

I am referring to Gentile converts who were divorced an remarried BEFORE coming to Christ. I challenge you to cite any evidence the Apostles invalidated their marriages. You won't because you can't. As for Paul's admonition you cited from I Corinthians 7, it is addressed to Christians admonishing them not to initiate a marital separation. Of course, nobody would expect a woman to remain in a life-threatening situation. Thus we must look at the spirit of Paul's words and not the letter. The true context is one of admonishing Christians not to initiate separation or divorce.