The NASB translation of Malachi 2:16 reads, "I hate divorce, says the LORD God of Israel". God's view on divorce is expressed quite clearly in this text: God hates divorce. Marriage is a sacred covenant made before God; it is symbolic of the relationship between Jesus and his Bride, the church. However, God also realizes that marriage is a union between two sinful human beings, and sometimes divorce will occur, even among believers. So when does the bible permit divorce? In this message, Pastor Robbie unpacks what God teaches through his word, on the subject of divorce and remarriage.
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