The document discusses the definitions of marriage and divorce based on both secular and biblical perspectives. It examines what constitutes a legitimate marriage according to the Bible by looking at examples from Genesis, the patriarchs, and the teachings of Moses and Jesus. The document concludes that to be considered married according to God, a couple must meet both the legal requirements of the territory they reside in as well as comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Bible regarding marriage. Simply being divorced legally does not necessarily mean a marriage is approved by God.

1. What Constitutes Marriage? Today there is much confusion about marriage, divorce and re-marriage. Before you dive into the deep study, there must be some understanding of how marriage and divorce are defined.