God on Divorce (Malachi 2:16)
Traditional translations of Malachi 2:16 are misleading. Here are some better translations that faithfully reflect the Hebrew grammar, and do not have God saying, “I hate divorce.”
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Tag: Christian Marriage
Ephesians 5:22-33 in a Nutshell
In what way (or ways) is the relationship between Jesus and the church a model for marriage? What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:22-33?
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Egalitarian Books and Resources on Christian Marriage
Here are 10+ books and resources on Christian marriage that are suitable for engaged and married couples, for marriage counsellors and coaches, and for pastors. They all have an egalitarian, or mutualist, perspective.
Do you have experience with these resources? Are there others that should be added to this list?
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“Busy at Home”: How does Titus 2:4-5 apply today?
In this article I look at the instructions in Titus 2:4-5 which Paul gave to the young Christian wives at Crete, and determine what the timeless principles are.
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What do Egalitarian Christian Marriages look like?
If you’re wondering how egalitarian Christian marriages work, reading some of these real-life stories from Christian couples is a great place to start.
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Plutarch and Paul on Husbands and Wives
As I was reading Plutarch’s “Advice to the Bride and Groom”, it struck me that many Christians sound much more like Plutarch, rather than Paul, in what they say about men and women and marriage.
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Submission in Marriage
What does submission mean? What does the Bible say about submission in marriage? Is wifely submission relevant in our society?
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God wants women to be happy in marriage
A woman told me the other day that it was God’s will she suffer in her marriage. Today I read a verse that shows God wants women to be happy in marriage. [700 words]
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Mutuality in Marriage: 1 Corinthians Chapter 7
In 1 Corinthians chapter 7, Paul deals with the subjects of sex, marriage, divorce and singleness. Paul’s instructions here reveal his egalitarian views.
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Leading Together in the Home
Leviticus 19:3 says: “Every one of you shall reverence his mother and father. . .” I decided to search for other verses that also mention “mother” first. What I found surprised me.
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Paul’s Main Point in Ephesians 5:22-33
Ephesians 5:22-33 is written as a chiasm with the main point in the centre of the passage. We misinterpret Ephesians 5:22-33 if we miss Paul’s main point.
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Submission and Respect from Husbands – 1 Peter 3:7-8
Many Christians believe that submission in marriage is the duty only of wives. In 1 Peter 3:7 Peter comes very close to saying that husbands are to be submissive to their wives too.
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