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Originally Posted by Michael Phelps
Well, I'm just using your own logic, DV, such as when I asked about Hosea and Gomer's story being in the OT, and you responded that certain instances in the OT must be supported by corresponding NT passages.
Otherwise, we have isogesis instead of exegesis.
So, divorce and remarriage aside, and your flimsy example of Christ and HIs many membered bride, do you have any scripture where Jesus or any of the Apostles taught anything other than polygamy?
I mean, there is that small verse about the bishop being the husband of one wife, but I"m sure you can explain that one away!
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I think the fact that Jesus characterizes himself as a groom of multiple virgins is significant. If it was unholy certainly he wouldn't characterize himself doing something unholy.
In regards to Paul's admonishion about only having one wife...it's only commanded of Bishops and deacons. I think we should ask a fair question....would there be a need for Paul to admonish any bishop or deacons to be the husband of only one wife if polygamy wasn't present in the early church?
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