Does Paul Allow Divorce & Remarriage? | Craig Keener on 1 Corinthians 7:15

Did the apostle Paul allow for divorce and remarriage? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener to navigate the challenging and often debated passage of 1 Corinthians 7:12–16.

They explore its historical context, dissect key Greek terms like "leave" and "not bound," and survey the different interpretive viewpoints on what Paul's words mean for believers in religiously mixed marriages.

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Outline:

(00:00) Introduction and Purpose of the Episode

(00:59) Meet Dr. Craig Keener

(02:06) Understanding the Context of 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

(04:38) Diverse Interpretations of Divorce and Remarriage

(05:50) Paul’s Teachings on Marriage and Divorce

(09:36) Implications of Being ‘Bound’ and ‘Loosed’

(27:23) Practical Considerations and Exceptions

(28:48) Permissions for Divorce and Remarriage

(29:44) Key Terms in the Passage

(30:29) Cultural Context of Divorce

(31:40) Exceptions for Divorce

(32:23) Analogous Situations and Abuse

(40:49) Hyperbole in Jesus’ Teachings

(55:17) Pastoral Implications of Divorce

(01:00:18) Concluding Thoughts and Reflections