Wayne Grudem Tells Us Why He Changed His Divorce Position

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🗓️ 4 December 2019

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Transcribed highlights of the show can be found in our episode summaries. The prominent complementarian theologian Wayne Grudem has changed his mind about divorce. Last month, Grudem told evangelical scholars at the Evangelical Theological Society that a closer reading of 1 Corinthians 7:15 had led him to conclude that the Bible permits divorce when there is abuse. Many pastors have told the theologian that they have found what he shared extremely helpful, says Grudem, a professor of theology and biblical studies at Phoenix Seminary. “I just had a pastor write to me just recently saying, ‘I had felt uneasy about what I thought was the biblical position for years, but I couldn't see an alternative.’ He said, ‘Thank you. This is so helpful,’” said Grudem. “...They see the value of this alternative understanding of a ground for divorce, and it seems right to them from their reading of Scripture and from their dealing with real-life situations.” Grudem joined digital media producer Morgan Lee and editor in chief Mark Galli to discuss his process of re-studying 1 Corinthians 7:15 and the role that hearing from victims played in prompting him to return to scripture. What is “Quick to Listen”? Read more Subscribe to Quick to Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Twitter Follow our host on Twitter: Morgan Lee Subscribe to Mark’s newsletter: The Galli Report Visit our guest’s website: Wayne Grudem Music by Sweeps Quick to Listen is produced by Morgan Lee and Matt Linder The transcript is edited by Bunmi Ishola This episode of Quick to Listen is brought to you in part by Intensional. D.A. Horton unpacks how God addresses these issues and where to take it from there in his new book Intensional. Go to dahorton.com to learn more about Intensional. This episode of Quick to Listen is also brought to you by Christianbook.com, your go-to source for everything Christian. Books, Bibles, gifts, music and more, all in one place. And always from people who share your values. Go to Christianbook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you in part by The Apologetics Guy Show, the podcast that helps you find clear answers to tough questions about Christianity.
0:11.1	Learn to explain your faith with courage and compassion. Join Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Mikhail del Rosario at apologeticsky.com.
0:22.2	The prominent complementarian theologian,
0:25.1	Wayne Grudem, has recently changed his mind about a crucial issue in the church today.
0:30.7	Last month, Grudem told evangelical scholars at the Evangelical Theological Society
0:36.1	that a closer reading of 1 Corinthians 715 had
0:40.2	led him to conclude that the Bible permits divorce when there is abuse.
0:43.9	We wanted to speak with Professor Grudham about the catalyst that sparked his shift in thinking
0:48.1	and what implications are for his theology and the church's practice.
0:55.8	Today is Wednesday, December 4th,
0:58.5	and you're listening to Quick to Listen,
1:00.2	where we go beyond hashtags and hot takes
1:02.3	discuss a major cultural event.
1:04.3	I'm Morgan Lee,
1:05.0	digital media producer here at Christianity today.
1:07.4	And I'm Mark Galley, editor-in-chief.
1:19.2	Thank you. today. And I'm Mark Galley, editor-in-chief. All right, Mark.
1:20.3	So I thought it might be good for us to just get a gut check about this particular
1:25.7	news that came out a little bit before Thanksgiving. And it'd be great to just get your gut check about this particular news that came out a little bit before Thanksgiving
1:29.3	and it'd be great to just get your perspective. I was interested. I'm always interested with anybody
1:34.5	in their senior years like myself changed their mind about anything because that's the time when
1:39.9	you're tempted to be stubborn and sticking your ways. It made me raise my, you know, I already had respect for Dr. Grudham, but it raised a little bit
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