Some students of Scripture say that the Bible gives no grounds for divorce or remarriage. Others suggest that the Bible allows for divorce under some circumstances but does not allow for remarriage. Some say that if a divorce is justified, so is the possibility of remarriage. Still others say that God’s primary concern is our happiness.

In the following pages, RBC research editor Herb Vander Lugt offers help in the midst of all the confusion. He comes to this difficult subject not only with 60 years of marriage and over 50 years of pastoral ministry but also with many years of careful attention to the biblical issues. After performing hundreds of marriages and providing countless hours of marital counseling, Herb has come to conclusions that combine reverence for the Scriptures with compassion for those whose marital hopes have turned into regret and loss.

Martin R. De Haan II