Questions and Answers About the Same-Sex Marriage The Supreme Court is expected to rule on two key marriage cases before the end of June. And as the nation awaits the decisions to the Prop 8 and DOMA cases, good people are asking thoughtful questions on why marriage matters. However, it’s not always easy to wade […]
“What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?”……Answer: Being married to an unbeliever can be one of the most difficult challenges in a Christian’s life. Marriage is a sacred covenant that joins two people together in one flesh (Matthew 19:5). It can be very difficult for a believer and […]
“Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?”……The answer to both questions is “yes.” There is an important balance between the two. We are not to frantically search for a spouse as if it depends solely on our own efforts. Neither are we […]
“What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?”……This is a difficult question to answer because the Bible nowhere explicitly states at what point God considers a couple to be married. There are three common viewpoints: 1) God only considers a couple married when they are legally married. 2) A couple is married in God’s eyes when […]
Trash Your Marriage in Eight Easy Steps Sue Bohlin helps us take a biblical perspective on eight activities and attitudes that will tear down our marriage. Fortunately, she also provides us eight Christain alternatives that will help build up our marriages. The divorce rate is at an all-time high, and marriages are falling apart everywhere […]
“What is the purpose of marriage?”……Is it necessary for a Christian to marry? What is the purpose of marriage? The Bible has a lot to say about this topic. Since the first marriage was between the first man and the first woman, it is assumed that marriage is God’s will for most people. It was […]
“What does it mean to be one flesh in a marriage?”……The term “one flesh” comes from the Genesis account of the creation of Eve. It describes the process by which God created Eve from a rib taken from Adam’s side as he slept. Genesis 2:21-24 So the Lord God caused the man to fall […]