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Can a person just leave when a spouse commits adultery on their mate?
From the very beginning, God intended marriage to be sacred and permanent. It was a covenant or agreement between two people and God. This contract is to be taken seriously. Today, a large portion of Americans do not view marriage as a sacred covenant between two people and God. It is viewed with contempt.
Jesus only gave one reason for divorce in answer to the Pharisee’s question (Matthew 19:3). Hence, the marriage bond can be broken only when one mate cheats on another.
I am afraid that sometimes we get into a lot of hair-splitting when it comes to separation and divorce. Some seem to think that they can separate without divorce and that be just fine. However, the word which the New Testament uses for “divorce” means to “dismiss from the house” or “repudiate.” Many today believe that there is a great difference between simply leaving and the actual legal action of divorce. The New Testament does not make that distinction.
Are repentance and faith the same?
No, they are not. However, they are interrelated. In the Bible, man’s redemption is through Jesus Christ and God’s grace. Man must access that grace by faith. We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8). Faith is defined in Hebrews 11:1, 6.
Repentance is the culmination of faith. As one’s faith grows, one should be compelled to repent and turn to God (Acts 3:19). This is repentance. Repentance and faith are both necessary steps in God’s plan of redemption for man. These steps, along with confession (Matthew 10:32) and baptism (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21), form the gospel plan of salvation.
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