The story is told of a young pastor who, in his first pastorate in Philadelphia, was visited by a group from his congregation. Coming into his home, one of the members told the minister, “You aren’t a strong preacher. In the usual order of things, you will fail here. But a little group of us have decided to meet every Sunday morning to pray for God’s blessing upon you.” In God’s providence, that little Sunday-morning prayer group grew to one thousand people in number. And it was that group and that prayer meeting which underpinned the ministry of J. Wilbur Chapman, one of the great American preachers around the turn of the twentieth century.

Prepare for the coming of Christ this Christmas season using the newly published Advent devotional O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. This carefully curated collection of forty daily readings will guide you step-by-step through a rich daily worship experience from the beginning of Advent through Epiphany, which occurs on January 6.

What does the Bible say about divorce? Download or listen to sermons by Alistair Begg about marriage, divorce and remarriage.  

Divorce and Remarriage (Matthew 19:1-9) — Listen | Download MP3
In order to understand what the Bible teaches about divorce, we must first understand what it teaches regarding the nature of marriage. Following Christ’s example, Alistair Begg appeals to the authority of Scripture to teach us how to think biblically about this difficult topic as we consider what marriage is and how that affects its dissolution.
Divorce — Part One (Mark 10:1-9) — Listen | Download MP3
Because marriage is part of God’s purpose since creation, the Bible’s instruction concerning marriage and divorce applies to every marriage. Jesus’ instruction in Mark 10 is unequivocal, and we cannot disregard it. Alistair Begg teaches us how to apply it within the framework of Gospel truth.
Divorce — Part Two (Mark 10:10-12) —  Listen | Download MP3
When the Pharisees challenged Jesus on the topic of divorce, He did the same thing we should do when facing difficult issues: return to first principles. Alistair Begg reminds us that marriage is a creation ordinance instituted by God as a pattern for all humanity. Marriage, in all its successes and failures, requires God’s grace to redeem, restrain, and restore our human weaknesses.
Marriage and Divorce (1 Corinthians 7:8-16) —  Listen | Download MP3
The Bible is clear about the lifelong commitment involved when two people marry, but are there scriptural grounds for divorce? Should a believer stay with an unbelieving spouse? Is remarriage permissible after divorce or widowhood? Alistair Begg explores these issues and assures believers that, with God’s help, lost affections can be rekindled and covenants made between husbands and wives can be preserved.
Planting Hedges in Marriage — Part One (Selected Scripture) — Listen | Download MP3
Most often a failed marriage is not the result of a one-time event, but rather the result of a slow leak that finally bursts. Alistair Begg warns us that regardless of how strong we think we are, we are not immune to the pitfalls that bring about marital chaos. Because of this, we should carefully consider the environment to which we subject ourselves, working hard to establish boundaries that protect our marriages.
Planting Hedges in Marriage — Part Two (Ephesians 5:22-33) — Listen | Download MP3
The greatest joy we will experience in marriage is found when we learn to put our partner first. When we value the happiness of our spouse over our own happiness, we will begin to understand the meaning of true, sacrificial love. Alistair Begg teaches us several ways that will help us show love and appreciation for our husband or wife.
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