If a person gets remarried after a divorce then is that person an adulterer?

Answer 1

Biblically, yes. Not only that, but they are 'living in adultery'. The same type of wanton perpetual sin many remarried people charge against homosexuality. Biblically, adultery is at least as bad as homosex.

Answer 2

Question: “What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?”



Answer: First of all, no matter what view one takes in the issue of divorce it is important to remember the words of the Bible from Malachi 2:16a: “I hate divorce, says the Lord God of Israel.” According to the Bible, God’s plan is that marriage be a lifetime commitment. “So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate” (Matthew 19:6). God realizes, though, that since a marriage involves two sinful human beings, divorce is going to occur. In the Old Testament, He laid down some laws in order to protect the rights of divorcees, especially women (Deuteronomy 24:1-4). Jesus pointed out that these laws were given because of the hardness of people’s hearts, not because they were God’s desire (Matthew 19:8).



The controversy over whether divorce and remarriage is allowed according to the Bible revolves primarily around Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:32 and 19:9. The phrase “except for marital unfaithfulness” is the only thing in Scripture that possibly gives God’s permission for divorce and remarriage. Many interpreters understand this "exception clause" as referring to "marital unfaithfulness" during the "betrothal" period. In Jewish custom, a man and a woman were considered married even while they were still engaged “betrothed.” Immorality during this "betrothal" period would then be the only valid reason for a divorce.



However, the Greek word translated “marital unfaithfulness” is a word which can mean any form of sexual immorality. It is can mean fornication, prostitution, adultery, etc. Jesus is possibly saying that divorce is permissible if sexual immorality is committed. Sexual relations is such an integral part of the marital bond “the two will become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5; Ephesians 5:31). Therefore, a breaking of that bond by sexual relations outside of marriage might be a permissible reason for divorce. If so, Jesus also has remarriage in mind in this passage. The phrase “and marries another” (Matthew 19:9) indicates that divorce and remarriage are allowed in an instance of the exception clause, whatever it is interpreted to be. It is important to note that only the innocent party is allowed to remarry. Although it is not stated in the text, the allowance for remarriage after a divorce is God’s mercy for the one who was sinned against, not for the one who committed the sexual immorality. There may be instances where the "guilty party" is allowed to remarry - but no such concept is taught in this text.



Some understand 1 Corinthians 7:15 as another “exception,” allowing remarriage if an unbelieving spouse divorces a believer. However, the context does not mention remarriage, but only says a believer is not bound to continue a marriage if an unbelieving spouse wants to leave. Others claim that abuse (spousal or child) are valid reasons for divorce even though they are not listed as such in the Bible. While this may very well be the case, it is never wise to presume upon the Word of God.



Sometimes lost in the debate over the exception clause is the fact that whatever “marital unfaithfulness” means, it is an allowance for divorce, not a requirement for divorce. Even when adultery is committed a couple can, through God’s grace, learn to forgive and begin rebuilding their marriage. God has forgiven us of so much more. Surely we can follow His example and even forgive the sin of adultery (Ephesians 4:32). However, in many instances, a spouse is unrepentant and continues in sexual immorality. That is where Matthew 19:9 can possibly be applied. Many also look too quickly to remarriage after a divorce when God might desire them to remain single. God sometimes calls a person to be single so that their attention is not divided (1 Corinthians 7:32-35). Remarriage after a divorce may be an option in some circumstances, but that does not mean it is the only option.



It is distressing that the divorce rate among professing Christians is nearly as high as that of the unbelieving world. The Bible makes it abundantly clear that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and that reconciliation and forgiveness should be the marks of a believer’s life (Luke 11:4; Ephesians 4:32). However, God recognizes that divorces will occur, even among His children. A divorced and/or remarried believer should not feel any less loved by God, even if their divorce and/or remarriage is not covered under the possible exception clause of Matthew 19:9. God often uses even the sinful disobedience of Christians to accomplish great good.

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Answer 3

No, but on the other hand, if that person commited adultery while being married the first time around and was the cause of the split and remarries, then yes, that person is guilty twice over.

Answer 4

The Bible says God HATES divorce. He would much rather have people reconcile or simply separate. Remember, marriage is before God, where both people were brought together by God. Nevertheless, God does allow a provision for divorce on the gounds of unfaithfulness...(even then, He would rather you work it out).
If you divorce under the aforementioned reason...then re-marriage is no sin before God. That's not to say feelings won't be hurt, nor children depressed.
Anything else is sin. That's not to say the re-married couple should break up, rather they should seek forgiveness, and begin leading Christlike lives.

Answer 5

that human being would not be an adulterer if he/she left thier significant different because they were dishonest on them. God does no longer want divorvces, yet when a spose cheats, then it truly is all proper to interrupt up. also, if a spose is hurting yet another significant different, the wear and tear and tear significant different has a proper to divorce. the surely way they could be adulterers replaced into in the adventure that they left their significant different for no sturdy reason and left basically to be with someone who replaced into of their ideas, more desirable eye-catching or more desirable suiting to be their new significant different. ex: have you ever considered The Diary of a Mad Black female this fantastic female actually receives kicked adn dragged out of her own homestead because her husband cheated on her for a youthful female. the husband might want to be an adulterer. playstation c the action picture, its sturdy, yet its a chick flick

Answer 6

In some religions this is the case as they do not recognize divorces. This is true in the Catholic religion and I think it is true in Greek and Russian Orthodox religions also.

This is why/how the Episcopalian relegion was started. The King of England (Henry VIII) wanted an heir and his current wife couldn't/didn't conceive so he wished to remarry

Answer 7

No. Adultery is the official word for cheating. Actually, having sex with other person, while married.

It is not considered an Adultery if divorce is in process or divorce is officially over. Just when in 'happy marriage' you have sex with other person - not your marriage partner.

Answer 8

According to the bible yes - and the person they married the second time becomes and adulterate also!

Answer 9

Of course not, that person has a bachelor status again. again.Someone is an adulterer when he/she is STILL married and cheats the husband / wife.

Answer 10

Some say yes, but in my opinion no. If your divorce is finalized, then you are free to marry again.