“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 […]

“What does the Bible say about remarriage after the death of your spouse?”……Is a person eligible for remarriage after he/she is widowed? Not only does the Bible not speak against remarriage after a spouse dies, in some cases, it actually encourages it (1 Corinthians 7:8-91 Timothy 5:14). The Jewish culture in biblical times also encouraged […]

“Should Christians of different denominations date or marry?”……Answer: Can a Baptist date a Pentecostal? Can a Lutheran date a Presbyterian? The most important issue is whether both individuals know Jesus Christ as Savior. The Bible speaks of being “unequally yoked” (2 Corinthians 6:14), but this only refers to believers and unbelievers. It does not refer […]

  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 […]