The Divorce Dilemma: God's Last Word on Lasting Commitment (Family Focus)

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

So you find yourself at one of life's most important crossroads with an extremely difficult decision to make. Whether you're married and considering divorce, single and considering marriage, or divorced and considering remarriage, you're battling tough questions: Am I doing what's best? Am I doing what's right? Maybe you think no one knows exactly how you feel--no one understands the pressures shaping your decision. If that's the case, you'll be relieved to know you are wrong. God's Word offers the most comprehensive guide to answering those questions. In The Divorce Dilemma, John MacArthur looks directly to the Bible to dig out the solutions and advice you need. This book can help to strengthen good marriages and heal troubled ones, and offer wisdom for singles and divorced people considering marriage.

Genres: Marriage, Christian, Counselling, Christian Living, Family, Theology, Christianity

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[Natalie Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great resource. Read it even if your marriage is good. Because most likely you will encounter someone who is not in a good marriage or is struggling in their marriage. And since one in two marriages end in divorce you will wish you were equipped to give an answer to the one who is struggling. Be equipped with strong spiritual insight on the Holy union of marriage. What God has joined together, let no man separate...

[Shaun Marksbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book is full of practical information, biblically answering nearly every question one may have on marriage and divorce. Recommended.

[Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Singleness, marriage, divorce and remarriage can be problematic for many. In this little book (only 104 pages) John MacArthur cuts a straight biblical line through the fuzziness and sentimentality that cocoons most modern thinking on these subjects and lays out a truly Biblical position.

As one comes to expect from MacArthur, he exegetes the main New testament texts (Matthew 5, 19 and 1 Corinthians 7), together with other relevant Old Testament and New Testament passages, to develop a thorough going relationship paradigm applicable in every circumstance and reflective of the teaching of Scripture.

I do not suppose that his views will be accepted bay everyone, and especially not by those who wish to engage in un-permitted divorce and re-marriage. However, I for one am convinced by his analysis, understanding, application and pastoral concern.

A succinct, well written, focussed book. Highly recommended to all.

[Diana Kramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was so affirming to read that I have partially intuitively and partly from reading the Bible, interpreted it in a Godly way, which is to say strictly, but with forgiveness in mind. To know that a pastor feels the same and is able to put great words and appropriate scripture references, not only affirmed me but helps me to know that in other areas I need to be more firm about representing what is right, while letting those around me know whatever happens they are forgivable and loved, after all I'm no better…just another daughter on a journey to her Father.

[Manuel Brambila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid!

[Pedro David Reyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy buen libro, encontré muchas cosas que no esperaba, ya que no solo habla del divorcio Bíblico, sino también de como debe ser un matrimonio según Dios, es un libro alentador para las personas que sufren engaño, edificador para quienes apoyan a la parte inocente en el proceso de un divorcio y desafiante al infiel que aun no tiene cauterizada su conciencia, al final tiene una sección de preguntas y respuestas Bíblicas, ademas una inesperada carta de un padre confrontando al esposo que ha engañado a su hija.

[Byron Flores · Rating 3 out of 5]

Esperaba un poco más de material en lugar de un libro que expone lo descrito en la Biblia pero sin una interpretación de ayuda

[Katrina Zartman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and easy to understand.

[Abraham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este es una de los temas más dificiles en la consejería, y el mismo autor lo reconoce. Hay cada situación tan distinta concerniente al matrimonio, divorcio y nuevas uniones, que nos puede hacer una lista de "Hacer" y "No hacer".

Lo más importante es que el libro se dedica a extraer los principios bíblicos del matrimonio, a través de los pasajes principales que tratan estos temas en la Biblia. Con esos principios en mano, los consejeros deben analizar cada caso y dar el mejor consejo.

Me agrade que sea un libro honesto y equilibrado, como en general escribe este autor. Además, se me hizo muy útil el capítulo de preguntas y respuestas, donde vemos más real la aplicación de estos principios.

Definitivamente, un buen libro para tener de referencia sobre este tema tan hermoso en su diseño, pero tan espinoso cuando es enredado por el pecado humano.

[Mark A Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questions about divorce and remarriage are all-too-common in our day and time. In this book, MacArthur has delivered a concise, yet thorough examination of the main passages of Scripture that deal with divorce and remarriage. He draws his conclusions from the text (and the larger context of the entire Scripture) with accuracy and poignancy. This work is easily recommended as an invaluable resource to anyone affected by these issues and those seeking to guide others Biblically.

[L. R. Bouligny Bouligny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good--helpful.

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful and clearly written

[Lynette Karg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A concise yet comprehensive look at what the Bible says about divorce and remarriage. It helps the reader understand that Scripture does allow, though not command, divorce in some circumstances and yet does not condone it just for any reason. Many books on this subject neglect looking at remarriage so that is especially helpful.