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Category Archives: Marriage
Divorce and Remarriage?
Scripture teaches that divorce is permissible only when a spouse offends through sexual infidelity (Matt. 5: 31-32), or when an unbelieving spouse abandons their Christian partner (1 Cor. 7:12-16). Divorce is not required, and is discouraged if any hope of saving the marriage can be found. Forgiveness and love is expected in the Christian toward the offending spouse. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Marriage
Tagged biblical divorce, biblical grounds for divorce, biblical marriage, Can I remarry after divorce?, Divorce, Divorce and remarriage, God hates divorce, Is it ever ok to divorce?, Making a biblical marriage, marriage and divorce, what does the Bible say about divorce?, what does the Bible say about remarriage?
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Living By Grace
The basic idea of “grace” is unmerited favor. The kindness shown is by no means obligatory, but rather, finds its source in the goodness, abundance, and free-heartedness of the giver. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, God's Grace, Inspirational Writings, Marriage, Righteous Living
Tagged being gracious to others, Charis, Full of grace and truth, Grace, grace in the Bible, grace that saves, grace to you, how do I live by grace?, Justified as a gift by His grace, living by grace showing grace, unmerited favor, unmerited kindness, undeserved kindness, to whom shall I show grace?, what is grace?, how do I live by grace?, the God of all grace, the Spirit of grace, saved by grace, saving grace, showing grace, the definition of grace, the God of all grace, The Spirit of grace, to whom shall I show grace?, undeserved kindness, unmerited favor, unmerited kindness, What does the Bible say about grace?, what is biblical grace?
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The Characteristics of a Christian Leader
A Christian leader is marked by how he/she serves and treats others. The biblical teaching is that one who wishes to lead must make himself/herself a servant to others. This requires a biblical mind and an attitude of humility. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Theology, Church, Leadership, Marriage, Righteous Living
Tagged Christian character, Christian leader, Christian service, godly character, How should a Christian leader behave?, humble service, leading others, Servant leader, serving others, The biblical characteristics of a Christian leader, the biblical characteristics of a servant leader, the characteristics of a Christian leader, the characteristics of a godly leader, The Christian Leader, the godly leader, What are the characteristics of a Christian leader?, What are the characteristics of a servant leader?, what does it mean to lead?
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What Does it Mean to Be a Man?
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. (Mic. 6:8) What does it mean to … Continue reading
Posted in Inspirational Writings, Marriage, Righteous Living
Tagged a humble man, a loving man, Are there godly men?, biblical manhood, Christ and the church, Christ as a role model for manhood, Christ as a role model for men, godly men, how should a husband love his wife?, husbands love your wives, Jesus Christ is the perfect man, modeling your life after Christ, the biblical qualities of a godly man, the biblical qualities of a good man, the characteristics of a godly man, the characteristics of biblical manhood, was Adam the first man?, what are the qualities of a loving man?, What does it mean to be a good man?, What does it mean to be a man?, what does the Bible say about manhood?
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An Evangelical Response to Same-sex Marriage
For those who do not know, an evangelical is one who holds to the essentials of the Christian faith. The first of those essentials is an adherence to the Bible as God’s inerrant, infallible and authoritative truth. The … Continue reading
Posted in Hamartiology, Hot Topics, Marriage
Tagged An Evangelical Response to Same-sex Marriage, Does the Bible condemn homosexuality?, Does the Bible condemn same-sex marriage?, Gay marriage, God saves sinners, homosexual marriage, homosexual unions, How should Christians respond to same-sex marriage?, is marriage between one man and one woman?, Is same-sex marriage biblical?, same sex marriage, The Biblical definition of marriage, the meaning of marriage, what does the Bible say about gay marriage?, what does the Bible say about homosexuality?, what does the Bible say about same sex marriage
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Marriage Vows and Ceremonies
Marriage is a covenant relationship (Prov. 2:17; Ezek. 16:8; Mal. 2:14-15; Matt. 19:6). In Scripture, the word covenant (Heb. בְּרִית berith, Grk. διαθήκη diatheke) is used of a treaty, alliance, or contract. The strength of a covenant depends … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Righteous Living
Tagged agape love, biblical marriage, Christian marriage, Christian nation, church, Divorce, eternal love, Making a biblical marriage, marriage before God, Marriage cerermonies, marriage covenant, Marriage vows, what does the Bible say about marriage, what does the Bible say about marriage ceremonies, what does the Bible say about marriage vows
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Making a Biblical Marriage
Marriage is a divine institution originally designed to permanently unite a man and a woman (Gen. 2:18-25). It is not a human invention. The first couple was created in God’s image to live under His provision and authority, … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Righteous Living
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