A Researcher in Biblical Studies (UK)
Dr. Leslie McFall says:
Jesus may come across as hard-hearted, dogmatic and unyielding, but we have the Holy Spirit to live out the life of forgiveness, and if we forgive ALL their sins (even adulterers), then there is no room for divorce, which is a statement of an unforgiving heart, which cannot be in any Christian.
We need to get a perfect understanding of what true forgiveness implies for the man or woman “in Christ”. There are no exceptive clauses in Jesus’ teaching about forgiveness. People want to create exceptional circumstances where divorce is possible. There are no such grounds if he is a true follower of Jesus, and has the Holy Spirit abiding in him.
The bottom line of all my research and teaching is to restore faith in the WORD OF GOD as a means to restoring faith in the GOD OF THE WORD
THE BIBLICAL TEACHING ON DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE – 587 pages PDF 14.08mb
CRITIQUE OF THE BETROTHAL SOLUTIONDebunking the Mat 19 “Exception Clause” via the Greek!
(plus: 5 other free episodes from Covenant Warriors: Marriage-is 4 life audio series)
An interview with Dr. Leslie McFall regarding the improper translation of Matthew 19:9 and how that has been used to justify divorce. A forensic case study that is shocking in its revelations.
– MP3 Audio 40MB 1 hour 37 minutes
The Erasmian Deception Clause: The Mistranslation of Matthew 19:9 – Leslie McFall
Matthew 19:9 Codex Leicester (McFall)
Classified as MS 69, a 15th century manuscript
MS69 Codex Leicester Scan
To be read in conjunction with Harmonized (McFall) No-Divorce View
Criticisms of William Heth – Jesus on Divorce: How My Mind Has Changed
A critique by Dr Leslie McFall on William Heth’s article (click here to download Heth’s article)