THIS BOOK SUPPORTS THE LONG-HELD TRADITIONAL AND BIBLICAL POSITION ON MARRIAGE, DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE. Marriage is to be permanent.

A man and a woman become "one flesh" ...for GOOD!

Yet today marriage is widely dishonoured.

Divorce and remarriage are commonplace.

Jesus' teaching is largely misunderstood - or ignored.

Family breakdown is likely greater now than in any other generation in world history. Individuals (particularly those divorced, and their children), communities, and nations suffer.

Despite the bad news, this book offers truly good news.

David Lowe brings a paradigm-shift in understanding one of the most misused verses in the Bible. But there is nothing new under the sun. What is said merely follows what is read on God's way "from the beginning."

MATTHEW 19:9 - A DEADLY EXCEPTION

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This 336 page work is based on a recent PhD thesis (Australian College of Theology, 2020) the examiners recommended for publishing. At core, it shows that the current Protestant "majority view" on divorce and remarriage is wrong. Against common assumption, "sexual immorality" (Matt 19:9) does not equate with "a matter of indecency" (Deut 24:1). Jesus offers no easy 'escape clause' from marriage. Here is no trivial offence. By the Law, as written, "sexual immorality" attracts real not metaphorical death. As solemnly promised, we really are

To Love & To Cherish 'Until Death Do Us Part'

This is not to champion the death penalty. Whoever divorces for "sexual immorality" or "for any cause" (Matt 19:3) may prove to be hard-hearted and join the ranks of the "hypocrites" (Matt 23:23) who oppose Jesus. Still, there is good news: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy" (Matt 5:7).

God desires mercy, and mercy requires mercy - especially when two imperfect people live together in marriage. Matthew 19:9 is best read in the light of Jesus' words on forgiveness recorded immediately prior. IT'S A GAME CHANGER!

The real purpose of the 'exception clause' is also revealed. Matthew's Gospel has good news: God will save his people; and bad news: God has just grounds to send away ("divorce") unfaithful people. This book is not a quick and easy read, but offers clear teaching and solid hope. It encourages the humble to examine their own hearts, to repent of all unfaithfulness and bitterness, and to know and show God’s mercy.
The book release date reflects the good and bad news of Matthew's Gospel.

10 Tevet 2020 commemorates the siege of Jerusalem that led to the destruction of the First Temple (Solomon's Temple) and the Babylonian Exile. This is a day of fasting, mourning and repentance.

25 December 2020 commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham, who came to save his people from their sins. Born king of the Jews, he is "Immanuel" - God with us. This is a day of feasting, family fun and joyful celebration. The same day highlights the human problem and God's solution.

3 August 2021 - eBook of Main Thesis released!
Other related works by the same author (to be published 2021):

‣ Matthew 19:9 – A Deadly Exception; Summary

A short book that summarises the main thesis. It is written in everyday language, without academic jargon or difficult technical terms. It does not contain any Hebrew or Greek text, although it does explain key Bible words in simple English.

‣ A Deadly Exception – What Matthew 19:9 Teaches on Marriage, Divorce, and Babylon

A comprehensive book covering everything in the main thesis and much more! It delves in depth as to why Matthew records the ‘exception clause’ (when no one else does), with a special focus on the Judah-Babylon (Exilic) connection – which has plenty to do with the provenance of the Gospel. Some might consider this work more speculative (with too many radical ideas for a dissertation) or more prophetic. It also contains more pastoral application.
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