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The first institution originated by God for man, marriage, is an institution that is universal to all mankind, whether in formality, legality, or in practice; it is real and universal. And that universality echoes God's words that the man is not complete without the woman. [1 Cor. 11:11] But in America and many nations the institution of marriage is in serious trouble; that trouble is because of the actions and behavior of mankind, not God. In many nations that human beings are seeking alternative ways to satisfy their need for union. And it is in trouble among God's people as well. If marriage trouble is not the major problem facing God's people, it certainly is one that demands our close and careful examination and serious attention because of its profound impact on living a saved life. And because it has profound allegorical significance to the relationship of Christ and the church. It is because of the spiritual importance of marriage, often overlooked, that I will address this subject at length in a number of essays/sermons and, later, in a book by the same title. Let's look at marriage in the following ways: I. The Biblical Origins of Marriage; II. The Spiritual Significance of Marriage to Christ and the Church; III. The Biblical Rules concerning Marriage; IV. Marriages as They exist in our Churches; V. Children: The Fruit of Marriage; VI. Parenting: The Sacred Responsibility to Guide; VII. Wayward Children: Methods of Guiding; VIII. Where did We go Astray in our Parenting? IX. The Marriage as a barometer of Our relationship to God; X. Marriages of Hatred, Disguised in Words of Love. Many years ago, I wrote a small book on marriage entitled, I Speak Concerning Christ and the Church, and I will include some of the insights God gave me then in this discussion. Since this subject tends to be touchy because so many Christians have disregarded the Word of God concerning marriage, many will have serious problems with God's word, as I rightly divide it on this subject. I will certainly allow God's word to speak, and not me. And the word of God is quick and powerful...[Heb. 4:12] If I misspeak or wrongly divide God's word on this important subject, I ask that you, my readers, please correct me. If you have questions you want covered in this discussion, please let me know them. I must inform you, this ministry does not cover pornographic or sexually explicit subjects. If there is such a problem in your marriage, that is a matter individually counseled about with a psychologist and possibly a minister; it is not for the explicit teaching of this ministry. A number of requests have hinted about this type of teaching; I will not engage those items on this site. []
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