Remaking The Godly Marriage
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Remaking The Godly Marriage
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Author : John P. Bartkowski
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2001
Remaking The Godly Marriage written by John P. Bartkowski and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Family & Relationships categories.
In Remaking the Godly Marriage, John Bartkowski studies evangelical Protestants and their views on marriage and gender relations and how they are lived within individual families. The author compares elite evangelical prescriptions for godly family living with the day-to-day practices in conservative Protestant households. He asks: How serious are the debates over gender and the family that are manifested within contemporary evangelicalism? What are the values that underlie this debate? Have these internecine disputes been altered by the emergence of new evangelical movements such as biblical feminism and the Promise Keepers? And given the fact that leading evangelicals advance competing visions of godly family life, how do conservative religious spouses make sense of their own family relationships and gender identities?
How Can We Build A Godly Marriage
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Author : Joel R. Beeke
language : en
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Release Date : 2018-04-29
How Can We Build A Godly Marriage written by Joel R. Beeke and has been published by Reformation Heritage Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-29 with Religion categories.
God has blessed Joel and Mary Beeke with a wonderful marriage. God has also given them the opportunity to counsel many people in troubled marriages as well as to provide premarital counseling to scores of engaged couples. In this booklet, the Beekes share ten principles they emphasize in their counseling. Perhaps you and your spouse are due for a checkup in your relationship. If so, carefully consider the important marks of a God-glorifying marriage found in this booklet. Strive to put these things into practice, and your marriage will be better for it! Table of Contents: 1. Building on the Word of God 2. Cultivating Spiritual Fellowship 3. Praying Together 4. Practicing Family Worship 5. Loving Your Spouse 6. Developing Good Communication Skills 7. Complimenting Your Spouse 8. Cultivating Physical Intimacy 9. Developing Friendship and Common Interests 10. Developing Togetherness in Parenting Series Description D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that what the church needs to do most all is “to begin herself to live the Christian life. If she did that, men and women would be crowding into our buildings. They would say, ‘What is the secret of this?’” As Christians, one of our greatest needs is for the Spirit of God to cultivate biblical godliness in us in order to put the beauty of Christ on display through us, all to the glory of the triune God. With this goal in mind, this series of booklets treats matters vital to Christian experience at a basic level. Each booklet addresses a specific question in order to inform the mind, warm the affections, and transform the whole person by the Spirit’s grace, so that the church may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
Characteristics Of A Godly Marriage
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Author : Gregory Brown
language : en
Publisher: Btg Publishing
Release Date : 2015-09-20
Characteristics Of A Godly Marriage written by Gregory Brown and has been published by Btg Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-20 with categories.
Around fifty percent of marriages end in divorce and of those who stay married, a large number are unhappy. "Happily ever after" seems to be something only reserved for fairy tales. Even the disciples, when considering the difficulties of marriage, replied, "If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry" (Matt 19:10). Certainly, this is not what God had in mind when he created marriage (Gen 2:24). How are married couples supposed to experience the abundant life that God originally meant for them? In 1 Peter 3:1-7, Peter speaks to husbands and wives about the characteristics of a godly marriage and God's expectation for each in the union. Through this, we learn God's perfect plan for married couples. Let consider it together with the Bible Teacher's Guide: "Expositional, theological, and candidly practical! I highly recommend The Bible Teacher's Guide for anyone seeking to better understand or teach God's Word." -Dr. Young-Gil Kim, Founding President of Handong Global University "I can't imagine any student of Scripture not benefiting by this work." -Steven J. Cole, Pastor, Flagstaff Christian Fellowship, Author of the Riches from the Word series
Living In A Godly Marriage
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Author : Joel R. Beeke
language : en
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Release Date : 2016-02-29
Living In A Godly Marriage written by Joel R. Beeke and has been published by Reformation Heritage Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-29 with Religion categories.
The Puritans believed that godly marriages were foundational for the future life of families, churches, and nations. Therefore, they wrote prolifically on the subject of marriage, seeking to bring biblical reformation to this subject in a comprehensive way. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and other previous Reformers had begun this task, but the Puritans took it much further, writing a number of detailed treatises on how to live as godly spouses. Out of the wealth of material available to us from the seventeenth century, Joel R. Beeke and James A. La Belle have gathered together insights from the past and summarized them in a contemporary form in order to encourage modern day coupled to glorify God in marriage. Table of Contents: 1.The Institution and Honor of Marriage 2. The Purposes and Benefits of Marriage 3. Securing a Good Entrance into Marriage 4. Preserving the Honor of Marriage 5. The Mutual Duties of Love and Chastity 6. The Mutual Duties of Help and Peace 7. The Wife's Duties in Marriage 8. The Husband's Duty of Love 9. The Husband's Duty of Authority 10.Concluding Counsel Appendix: George Swinnock's Prayers for Husbands and Wives
The Husband And Wife Book
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Author : Robin Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-15
The Husband And Wife Book written by Robin Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with categories.
Is marriage supposed to be this way? That's what I wanted to know just two years into my marriage. I wasn't sure what it was supposed to be, but I was very sure the image I had and the reality I was living were two very different things. How could two people that were so in love with each other at one time end up being so miserable? To complicate matters, we were Christians and very active in our church. We couldn't let people know we were miserable. How could we have one life in public, and live another life in private? How could we be Christians and treat each other the way we did? The vows of commitment, for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and health, until death do we part were looking like they were going to be very difficult to keep. I wanted out. The problem with that was this nagging conviction and thought that somewhere in the Bible I remembered God saying He hated divorce. I didn't know much about a godly marriage. I didn't know God had an entire plan for a successful marriage. I naively thought if you loved each other the marriage would be successful. Before we called it quits, I thought I better find out why God hated divorce. That led me on a journey that not only changed my life, it saved our marriage and taught us how to live that blessed plan God has for marriage. I found out God hates divorce because of the destruction and havoc it reeks on peoples lives. I also found out the pain of divorce is felt long before the separation takes place and the papers are signed. Here's the kicker! The pain doesn't even stop after the papers are signed. Instead of traveling that devastating and very broken path, God led us to seek His truth which led to a very beautiful and blessed marriage. We no longer live two lives. Our public lives are exactly how we live at home. This study is the journey that God used to correct our course! I have learned that all marriages are the same in that we have to learn how to be married. Christian divorce statistics are no different than non-christian stats. Being a Christian doesn't guarantee a successful marriage. We have to understand what a Christian marriage is and then we have to decide to live it. This study teaches all of that. It can be done individually, as a couple, or in a group setting. It is a repeatable study! I still rely on it because there is an enemy that roams about like a roaring lion seeking whom he can devour. Our homes and marriages are always under attack. Whether you have a good marriage that needs some tweaking or are on the brink of divorce, this study can not only make a good marriage better, it can save troubled marriages (and families) from total ruin. I haven't even mentioned the blessings that flow to the children and the garbage it prevents them from having to carry into their adulthood. While I may have written this, the principles and lessons are not my creation. These are the truths God revealed to my questions of why He hates divorce and what is marriage supposed to be? I am so glad I asked, even gladder I listened, and most of all glad that we learned to live it. Most often our lives resemble the ones who raised us. It is not uncommon for the "sins" of the generations to be passed on to the next generation. If you want to be the one in your family to stop that cycle and learn how to live life according to the image you were created in instead of the image you were raised in, this study can help you do that. Not only will the rest of your life be well lived, it will start a new cycle for the next generation!
Reforming Marriage
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Author : Douglas Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Canon Press & Book Service
Release Date : 1995
Reforming Marriage written by Douglas Wilson and has been published by Canon Press & Book Service this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Family & Relationships categories.
How would you describe the spiritual aroma of your home? The source of this aroma is the relationship between husband and wife. Many can fake an attempt at keeping God's standards in some external way. What we cannot fake is the resulting, distinctive aroma of pleasure to God. Reforming Marriage does what few books on marriage do today: it provides biblical advice. Douglas Wilson points to the need for obedient hearts on the part of both husbands and wives. Godly marriages proceed from obedient hearts, and the greatest desire of an obedient heart is the glory of God.
Nurturing A Godly Marriage
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Author : Johnathon Stopp
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-24
Nurturing A Godly Marriage written by Johnathon Stopp and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-24 with categories.
Reforming Marriage does what few books on marriage do today: it provides biblical advice. The author points to the need for obedient hearts on the part of both husbands and wives. Godly marriages proceed from obedient hearts, and the great desire of an obedient heart is the glory of God. You'll never be able to think of marriage in the same way again. If you want a solid consideration of the theology of marriage, its covenantal nature, and how that ought to work itself out in a Christian marriage, this is a perfect choice for you.
What God Hath Joined Together
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Author : Kevin W. Rhodes
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2009-11
What God Hath Joined Together written by Kevin W. Rhodes and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11 with Family & Relationships categories.
Marriage was begun by God, designed by God, and leads to the greatest happiness when couples listen to God. You will never find two perfect people, which is why you must listen to a perfect God if you want the perfect marriage. PRECEPTS Thoroughly biblical while addressing a variety of issues couples face in real life Illustrates how decisions before marriage greatly affect the marriage Provides a biblical perspective for often cited counseling approaches A balanced view of the responsibilities of husbands and wives PROMISE The reader will gain an appreciation for God's wisdom in His plan for marriage The reader will better understand his or her spouse's point of view The reader will understand intimacy in the greater context of marriage The reader will learn to respect God and his or her spouse more within the marriage Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Beginning with a discussion of "the ground rules" for husbands and wives to discuss their marriage, this opening chapter is designed to introduce the biblical nature of marriage, the practical implications of marriage, how expectations can be our enemy in marriage, how and when to evaluate your marriage, and then ultimately why everyone should want a happy marriage. Chapter 2 The Right Reasons for Marriage This chapter discusses the reasons provided in the Bible for marriage, showing the importance of each one and then proceeds to illustrate why a marriage begun for the wrong reasons can lead to real problems later on. Chapter 3 Preparing for Marriage While many people spend months planning for a wedding, they rarely spend much time preparing themselves for marriage. However, strong marriages begin with people who have prepared their character long before marriage, people who had standards for whom they would marry and kept to them, people who recognized that married life is different, that many would change significantly, and that the unexpected might become normal. Most of all, people must learn to prepare themselves for the commitment that marriage requires. Without these things, it is no wonder that couples have problems. Chapter 4 The Problem Free Marriage Part One While the nature of what two people might argue about or what might drive them apart will be different depending upon their background and circumstances, we can be sure that problems arise in any marriage. Therefore, marriage is not about avoiding problems, which is impossible, but about confronting them properly. The place to start, of course, is by knowing what potential problems lurk out there so that you can prepare to meet and overcome them together. Chapter 5 The Problem Free Marriage Part Two Unfortunately, there are a LOT of potential problems, which means additional discussion. Chapter 6 The Importance of Character in Marriage Young couples often approach marriage as if saying "I do" in front of people makes you grow up immediately. Instead, couples should know that marriage does not necessarily mature people but that only mature people should get married. Marriage requires constancy on some things and flexibility on others. Maturity helps you tell which one is needed when. Marriage requires unselfishness and good communication skills, as well as the right attitude when things do not go your way. Marriage therefore works best when both husband and wife are faithful Christians, submitting first to God's will so that they are prepared to work together to fashion their marriage according to God's will. Since some people have trouble determining when they are truly prepared, I suggest asking five specific questions whenever you are considering marriage. Chapter 7 Roles in Marriage While a discussion of the roles the Bible gives for husbands and wives is not necessarily politically correct, it is essential for a strong marriage. But more than this, it is important for couples to understand these roles in a deeper way instead of believing the caricat
Between A Man And A Woman
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Author : Ludger H. Viefhues-Bailey
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2010
Between A Man And A Woman written by Ludger H. Viefhues-Bailey and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Literary Criticism categories.
Through a probing investigation of conservative Christianity and its response to an issue that, according to the statistics of conservative Christian groups, affects only a small number of Americans, Ludger Viefhues-Bailey alights on a profound theological conundrum: in today's conservative Christian movement, both sexes are called upon to be at once assertive and submissive, masculine and feminine, not only within the home but also within the church, society, and the state. Therefore the arguments of conservative Christians against same-sex marriage involve more than literal readings of the Bible or nostalgia for simple gender roles. Focusing primarily on texts produced by Focus on the Family, a leading media and ministry organization informing conservative Christian culture, Viefhues-Bailey identifies two distinct ideas of male homosexuality: gender-disturbed and passive; and oversexed, strongly masculine, and aggressive. These homosexualities enable a complex ideal of Christian masculinity in which men are encouraged to be assertive toward the world while also being submissive toward God and family. This web of sexual contradiction influences the flow of power between the sexes and within the state. It joins notions of sexual equality to claims of "natural" difference, establishing a fraught basis for respectable romantic marriage. Heterosexual union is then treated as emblematic of, if not essential to, the success of American political life--yet far from creating gender stability, these tensions produce an endless striving for balance. Viefhues-Bailey's final, brilliant move is to connect the desire for stability to the conservative Christian movement's strategies of political power.
After The Vows
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Author : Dr. Dorreth Goldson-Todman
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2021-01-20
After The Vows written by Dr. Dorreth Goldson-Todman and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-20 with Religion categories.
After speaking to many people with failed marriages, broken relationships that are struggling to survive, I have found a common theme to be true and that is, that once the high is gone so is the relationship. Why is that? After the vows explores what typically happens after we say “I do.” This book will provide guidance and advice that will help couples look a little deeper into their relationships and do the necessary work it takes to change the outcome. After the vows combines a wealth of Christian principles and wisdom to overcome getting stuck in a relationship rut. Through self-reflection, exercises on finances, intimacy, sex, and communication we hope that this book will inspire all couples to have a victorious marriage.