Bible on Marriage

Considering the Bible on Marriage is crucial, as marriage and family are foundational institutions established by God, designed to reflect His love and to provide support and nurture. Strong, loving families contribute to a healthy society and a vibrant Church. Biblical principles for marriage and family emphasize mutual respect, love, and commitment, creating an environment where individuals can thrive. This section offers comprehensive articles on building healthy marriages and families, providing practical advice and encouragement. Discover how to cultivate a home filled with love, respect, and faith, fostering relationships that honor God and enrich lives.

The Importance of Marriage and Family

Errol Webster finds out how Jesus defined marriage, its origin and permanence.

Summit Affirms Position on Biblical Marriage and Sexuality

Nearly 350 Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders, pastors, academics and human services experts gathered for a four-day summit to address the experiences of homosexuality and alternative sexualities.

A Role Reversal

Addressing the wife's frustrations, the advice recognizes the need for emotional support and open communication between partners to adapt to life changes and share household responsibilities.

A Faded Intimacy?

Seeking to bridge the emotional gap in a 24-year marriage, discover ways to cultivate closeness without overburdening your partner, by valuing their contributions and enhancing your connection through friendship.

What Next?

I love her dearly but I cannot go back. As soon as the next conflict starts, she will do what she usually does when she is upset with me

Restraining Violence

Deanna Pitchford answers your questions

Mastering the Art of Love

Love is the most beautiful of gifts God has given to us. It’s worth taking a few minutes to figure out how to keep it alive. Let’s begin at the top . . .

First chances

Maritza Brunt reflects on one thing marriage has taught her.

Bad Memories in a Good Relationship

Release past betrayal by writing a private letter of your feelings, then focus on the trust you've built in your happy marriage.

Facing Problems Together

My husband and I have been married for 36 years. Three years ago we had a phone call from a 35-year-old woman stating that my husband was her father.

Reclaiming Intimacy

Marriage isn't without its difficulties, so what does it take to keep it alive?

Finding Success in Relationships

Maintaining a relationship can be harder than you might think. And it doesn't always have a fairytale ending, as Dillon Cocks points out.

More Than a Piece of Paper

Bible Discovery with Errol Webster

The Marriage Act

Wolfgang Jenke investigates the origins of marriage, reaffirming its special status as a creation of God not subject to cultural inclinations and changing times.

A Flash of Heaven

Explore marriage as a divine metaphor, symbolizing God's unwavering commitment to humanity, and discover how nurturing love within the family mirrors the greater love story between Christ and His church.

How to Grow Together With God

Husbands and wives sometimes have a hard time growing together spiritually. Karen Holford provides some strategies to help.

Managing Marriage and Money

Money issues can threaten many a marriage-but they don't have to. Kathryn Lay shares her experience.

Marriage . . . by single men

As a general rule, you shouldn’t listen to a single man’s ideas about marriage. But there are exceptions.

Is Marriage Still Relevant?

Ed Dickerson responds to a question that is being asked more and more frequently these days: Does the piece of paper matter?

Family Matters, Still

In social terms, Millennium-ites have experienced non-traditional families and grown up in single-parent households

The Marriage Advantage

Compelling research says that being married (and staying that way) is good for you.

The Boardroom in the Bedroom

Negotiate your way to a happier marriage.

Blending In

I've married a man previously married. He smokes and drinks, and even though he knows it's bad for him, he can't quit

Help When Needed

Put yourself at risk to help someone.

Beating

Explore the true meaning of Christian love in marriage with a story that confronts the issue of spousal abuse, emphasizing the significance of gentleness and love in following Christ's teachings.

Men, Women and Marriage

In Australia, says social researcher Hugh Mackay, 76 per cent of couples cohabit prior to marriage and over 45 per cent of contemporary marriages end in divorce.

Soul Glue

Love that truly satisfies has been around as long as humanity. Loron Wade shows how true love was meant to be.

Relationships

What sort of qualities should we look for in a partner?

Talking of Marriage

Perfect marriages are made in heaven. But what happens next.

Building Good Relationships

Today, nearly 80 per cent of couples live together before marriage. Many live together and never marry.

The Very Worst Experience

A strong and resilient marriage isn’t something a couple receives at their wedding along with all the other gifts.

Our Times: August 2005

Internet doomsayers eyeing a 12th-century Catholic prophecy believe that judgment is nigh.

The ultimate Valentine’s gift

Each February we set aside a day to celebrate romantic love. And Charissa Fong says God has also set aside a day when we celebrate His love for us and ours for Him.

Fifty Shades or Just Plain Shady?

Hollywood's latest flick and its implications for our relationships

Too Tired to Love?

The demands of life can cause you to neglect those closest to us

Hints for a Healthy Marriage

Marriage, like all relationships, needs investment to prosper. Victor Parachin suggests a few ways to improve yours.

Million-Dollar Wedding

Couples are tying the knot in more and more extravagant ways. Are such investments into weddings proportionate to the success of a marriage?

Avoiding Marriage Meltdown

There's a lot that go wrong in a marriage, as Bryan Craig, points out in his new book. But that doesn't mean it it has to.

27 Ways to Make Your Marriage Happier

Strengthen your marital bond with actionable advice on friendship, forgiveness, and shared responsibilities, offering a roadmap for a lasting and fulfilling relationship.

Mastering Your Marriage

A psychologist has discovered some fool-proof techniques for a successful marriage.