WHY SOME PEOPLE’S BELIEFS CONCERNING DIVORCE ARE NOT TRULY BIBLICAL The principle of taking Scripture in its’ correct CONTEXT and COMPLETE teaching from the Word is essential to our understanding of God’s will concerning divorce and remarriage. There are many people who have taken portions of Jesus’ teaching on the issue, and have made dogmatic conclusions without searching the entire Bible to get ALL the teachings. Jesus taught about divorce on several occasions. In each of these situations, He was dealing with a specific question presented to Him, and was not dealing with the entire over-all doctrine. That has to be determined from a compilation of the entire Bible’s explanation on the subject. In the cases noted in the Gospels, Jesus was answering people who were already somewhat knowledgeable about the Old Testament’s teachings on the subject. They expected Him to provide an answer to their particular question, not spend a week examining all that the Bible had to say on it. Since we have already stated a basic principle for any truthful study of a Bible doctrine (CONTEXT and COMPLETE teaching), let us examine our reason for that. All Scriptures carry equal weight and authority. Both Old and New Testaments were inspired (“breathed”) by the very same Holy Spirit, written by the same God, and presented to people with the very same need of salvation. In this case, marriage is an agreement which our great Judge, the LORD, has stipulated. It is then agreed to, witnessed by men, and must be carried out. But, how do we find out what our Judge says is required in marriage ? 2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Timothy 3:16   All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: God’s Word, when taken completely and in context, will agree with itself, and will present the total truth regarding a specific doctrine.