Biblical Marriage

Each one of us is created for relationship. To prosper in life the way God intends; body, soul, and spirit, you must understand His design for relationships and what that means for you. In To Love & To Be Loved, author Lisa Schwarz teaches that loving others and being loved by others is intertwined. One without the other is an incomplete puzzle, and reconciling with God, with yourself, and with others is the only way to firmly establish the healthy relationships you seek.

Marriage is not merely a human arrangement but a divine institution—the first one God established after creating humanity. Before careers, governments, or even the church, God designed marriage as the foundational relationship that would reflect His character and advance His purposes in the world. You're reading this book because you're considering or have committed to this sacred covenant. Perhaps you're newly engaged, in the midst of wedding planning, or seriously dating with marriage in view. Whatever your specific circumstance, you're in one of life's most formative seasons—a time ...

In late 1956, an item in the Times of London stunned England's literary set. Confirmed bachelor and celebrated Christian apologist C.S. Lewis announced his marriage to Joy Gresham. His choice could not have been more unlikely. Joy was an American, a divorcee, an ex-communist, and a former atheist. Yet this extraordinary and fascinating woman made a great impact on Lewis and his writings in the short time they had together.

When people are “in love,” they believe they have all the answers. They may think they don’t need to listen to anyone or look at what God’s word says about the institution of marriage. We have all heard about the discouraging trends in marriage and divorce, but it seems we don’t take time to assess the root problems or seek solutions. Society tells us we must have “happiness” at all costs, and the “if it feels good, do it” mentality is ingrained in our moral conduct. But God shows us a different way in His word.

The title of this book may seem contradictory – porn “murders” yet your soul commits “suicide.” So, which is it – murder or suicide? Actually it is both. There is no contradiction here – the enemy of our souls uses pornography to “murder” us, yet it is we ourselves who hang ourselves with it. Pornography is a murderer, but it doesn’t just murder in isolation. It murders romance. It murders a relationship with your spouse. It murders your ability to parent your children with integrity. It murders holiness. It murders a relationship with God. It murders contentment. It ...

Wishes in branches tied with string. Someone's hopes. Another's dreams. Loretta Thompson is a people-person. She loves meeting new people and learning about their lives--and she has a special gift which makes everyone she meets feel like she's their best friend. She periodically cleans rooms at the Wishing Tree Inn, and she's always been fascinated by what she can learn from the things guests leave behind. Her love of imagining the lives of lost objects leads her all over the country returning the misplaced items she finds at the inn. Along the way, she discovers a love of genealogy to ...

The Red Pill has many meanings in our society both social and political. But the biggest use has become to describe the nature of relationships between men and women. What has been almost totally lacking in the new men's community has been a Biblical view on the ideas of the manosphere. There has also been a lack of information on why some marriages are successful. This book is intended to fix both of these shortcomings. I have described what I have learned about the women in these successful marriages and compared that to what the Bible says about women and relationships. it is my ...

This publication is a study undertaken by the Reformed Church in the United States in response to today’s cultural bewilderment concerning the moral and biblical understanding of the nature of human sexuality. This study approaches the issues that confront today’s society with an examination of the problems using exegetical biblical analysis. What does the Bible really say? This is a careful analysis of the text and the historical interpretation of the text from a Protestant, Reformed perspective and concludes with a critique of current theological trends.

We live in a world today amongst brothers and sisters who are hurting. The result of depression in singleness, broken relationships, unhappy marriages, and lacking intimacy with children. Why does it have to be this way? The keyword here is relationships; lack of Christ-centered relationships to be exact! As a people, we have failed to live by the practical steps provided in Scripture and have opted for something else. We have opted to do things our way and not God’s way.

Discover how prayer can deepen your faith, transform your life, and strengthen your relationship with God. Unlock the power of prayer in every area of your life: Spiritual Growth & Faith – Grow closer to God and overcome doubt. Strength & Temptation – Gain strength to resist life’s challenges. Marriage & Relationships – Strengthen bonds or pray for future relationships. Children & Family – Pray for your children’s future and healing in relationships. Provision & Purpose – Trust God for financial needs and divine direction. Healing & Health – Experience physical, emotional, ...

This book takes a deep dive into the Old Testament and New Testament's use and development of the Wedding Metaphor in Scripture. The book develops the importance of the Wedding Metaphor in understanding the heart and character of God Himself. Additionally, we learn some amazing aspects of the plans and purposes of God regarding the Creation from beginning to the end of time.

In a world that calls evil good and good evil, the Christian must be equipped for battle to defend the truth of God's Word. The goal of Pastor Hoppe is to take us to the beginning and journey through the Scriptures to discover God's perfect design for humanity. Instead of responding to the many issues we face in this fallen world from feminism, abortion, same-sex marriage, and divorce, he desires to build a biblical understanding of the first institution of God, that is, marriage. In doing so, the reader will then see how to apply the biblical pattern for marriage to ministry and in ...

According to a recent study, every 13 seconds, there is one divorce in America. Bobby believes that married couples that know how to communicate, interact, and cooperate effectively and who execute all three of these marital principles consistently will experience long-term marital happiness. After Bobby experienced getting a divorce, he decided to devote seven years of his life to writing a book that teaches couples how to live a married life that reflects the values, principles, and truths of the Bible.

Robin Evans and Alex Smith were advised not to get married, but they did anyway. Now, Alex needs to find a job and finish high school at the same time. However, he quickly discovers that few employers are willing to hire a part-timer. Quitting school seems like his only option, but what about his future? How will he provide for Robin and their future family? This challenge, combined with the fact that he is not a Christian, adds stress to their fragile marriage. Will they get the help they need before it’s too late?

The call came down from Command, and your warrior husband is out the door, leaving you behind to handle whatever he has left undone. Whether it’s the day-to-day monotony, the inevitable appliance that breaks, or the months without his presence beside you, being a military spouse brings challenges few appreciate. Yet God sees you and longs for you to boldly step into his plan. He purposely chose you for this moment - for your man. He wants to give you abundantly more than what you have right now and desires you to thrive as your warrior’s bride.

Everybody seems to have advice about marriage, but how can I be sure I am meeting the requirements of my faith and of my partner? How can I be a better spouse and strengthen my marriage? You are not alone in asking these difficult questions. Marriage is a wonderful blessing, but it is also a big step. It takes effort, patience, and flexibility to be able to work with a partner throughout the journey of life. The modern world has changed marriage in many ways, but Christian marriages can follow the guidance of God while fulfilling the needs of both spouses in everyday life.

- THE MUSIC OF MARRIAGE: Developed from sermons written and delivered by Pastor Adrian Rogers, "The Music of Marriage" is a beautiful primer on biblical marriage for young couples just starting out. It's an equally powerful reminder for those in the middle of the concert of life that God wrote the music of marital love and gave us the capacity to play together beautifully. This book will help couples find, or get back to, the loving song we were meant to play in marriage as we echo the perfect harmony Jesus has created between Himself and His bride, the Church. - ABOUT THE AUTHOR: In ...

IT'S TIME TO GET IT TOGETHER Marriage can be one of the most difficult relationships in life! We approach it initially with excitement and great hope for the future. Then life happens and the struggles begin. But if Christ is the bridegroom of His church, then how was this thing called marriage supposed to work? Did God set up a relationship called marriage that can actually be a long lasting, loving relationship? In Get It Together we go straight to the Bible. We look directly and in depth at God's design of a marriage to see if we can understand how it is supposed to work. Maybe, just ...

This book provides a step-by-step approach toward enhancing spiritual wisdom by sharing how to address any issue experienced in our daily lives such as: issues involving marriage, problematic friendships, provides steps to properly managing finances by using Biblical guidelines, and understanding why bad things sometimes happen to good people.

Have you noticed the steady decline in society’s morals? Definitions of both marriage and gender have confused people because of a lack of biblical knowledge. But by studying scriptures, it becomes evident that marriage and sexuality are God’s ideas. Behind a misguided view of “tolerance” is the message that anything goes; it’s a lure into misusing sex and undermining our God-given identity. But only through sharing God’s viewpoint will we be able to guide others into truth with the right definitions and the roadmap for marriages and sexuality that are fulfilling and life-giving...