If God Hates Divorce, Why Did He Command it in Ezra 10?

<p>Episode 809 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.</p> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/resource-library/episodes/if-god-hates-divorce-why-did-he-command-it-in-ezra-10/"> Show Notes</a></p> <p><a href= "../../../content/CoreChristianity.com">CoreChristianity.com</a></p> <p><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3>Questions in this Episode</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --></p> <p>1. In the Apostle’s creed, it refers to Jesus as descending into hell. Is this a reference of him being separated from God? Or is it something else?</p> <p>2. Where in the Old Testament did God command Israelites to divorce their wives, and how is that command reconciled with God hating divorce as mentioned in Malachi 2:16</p> <p>3. Does the biblical command for baptism require literal water, or is it spiritual?</p> <p>4. Does leaving a common-law “marriage” qualify as a divorce?</p> <p>5. Do people in the Old Testament go to hell? Like Ananias and Safari? Or do they go to Hades and have opportunity to believe in Christ the Messiah?</p> <h4>Today’s Offer</h4> <p><a href= "https://corechristianity.com/free_downloads/9-faqs-about-angels-and-demons/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Screwtape Letters</a></p> <p>Request our latest special offers <a href= "http://corechristianity.com/resource-library/special-offers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.</p> <p>Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the <a href= "https://corechristianity.com/innercore/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Inner Core</a>.</p> <h4><strong>Resources</strong></h4> <p>Core Question – <a href= "https://corechristianity.com/free_downloads/how-do-i-live-the-christian-life/">How Do I Live the Christian Life?</a></p> <p>Core Guide – <a href= "https://corechristianity.com/free_downloads/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-marriage-and-sex/" target="_blank" rel="noreferr