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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