Is a spiritual marriage biblical ?   “If getting married would cause financial issues due to government regulations, is it acceptable for a couple to have a spiritual marriage, but not a legal marriage?”……This is a difficult question to answer, as the Bible does not directly address the situation. The Bible does contain principles, though, […]

“What does it mean to leave and cleave?”……Answer: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24 KJV). Other translations render “leave and cleave” as “leave and be united” (NIV), “leave and be joined” (NASB), and “leave and hold fast” […]

“How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?”……Answer: The primary difference between a Christian wedding and non-Christian wedding is Christ. Christians who marry are making a commitment to Christ, as well as to each other, and that commitment should be obvious to everyone who attends the wedding. In a non-Christian wedding, the […]

“What does the Bible say about a common law marriage?”……One online encyclopedia defines common-law marriage as follows: “Common-law marriage, sometimes referred to as informal marriage, is a form of interpersonal status in which a man and a woman are legally married. The common-law marriage is a verbal or written contract between a man and a […]

“What is the Christian view of engagement?”……Answer: In the Bible, there were three steps the Jewish people had to take when getting married. The families first had to agree to the union, and then a public announcement was made. At this point, the couple was betrothed, or engaged. Finally, they were officially married and began […]

“Can a Christian virgin marry not a virgin?”……Answer: The ideal situation for Christian marriage is, of course, when both parties are virgins, having understood that marriage is the only place in God’s eyes for sexual relations. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Many times, a person raised in a godly home and saved […]

“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 […]