What exactly does "I do" at a wedding mean? Does it have anything to do with attraction? The article uses these questions to address one feature of real love, both within and outside of marriage.

The article deals with the marriage covenant, one entered into by human beings. However, God has made covenant promises to his people, which, unlike human covenants, cannot be broken.

This article explains that according to Ephesians 5:22-23, husbands are to lead in love in their marriages.

What is it that makes a marriage Christ-centred? This article offers nine elements.

What is one of the greatest hindrances to fellowship in marriage? Pride. This article contrasts pride with humility in marriage.

This article points out the responsibility that husbands have to be the first in their marriages to repent and forgive.

This article considers the notion that the furthering of one's marriage is a lifestyle rather than a sporadic exercise. The article offers a list of questions to use for self-examination in marriage.

This article reflects on marriage, from the vantagepoint of Genesis 2:24.

Communication in marriage should be guided by four biblical principles: seek to know and be known; seek to achieve a oneness of understanding; build trust; and build one another up spiritually.

This article is about marriage and the relationship of the Trinity. The author also looks at marriage in Genesis 2, marriage and fellowship, and equality and submission in marriage.

This article is about same-sex marriages.

This article urges husbands to be the spiritual leaders in their marriages, according to Ephesians 5:25-28. It provides several ways in which husbands can lead their wives spiritually.

This article stresses the importance of husbands leading their wives in intimacy, especially in three areas: being set apart from sin, having the Spirit redeem your desires, and prioritizing oneness with your wife.

This article considers the value of husbands routinely dating their wives. It provides a series of steps to take in this matter.

What does it mean for husbands to lay down their lives for their wives? This article explains that husbands are to anchor their love and leadership in Christ. It urges them to study their wives, and to make intentional efforts based on what is learned, and to examine the marriage regularly.

This article explains how cohabitation before marriage weakens the latter, for a temporary commitment always weakens a permanent commitment. Marriage, rightly understood, is all about permanence.

Why is there no tension in the Bible between ministry and family? Because marriage is the clearest picture of the gospel in the world today, and your marriage is one of the best forms of evangelism in the world today. How do you converge marriage and mission work? This article weighs in.

The Bible expects the husband to lead his wife. How does a husband provide leadership? There are seven things he can do to provide leadership in the home.

Understand your wife, honour her, protect her, and pray with her. These are four ways a husband can love his wife, based on 1 Peter 3:7.

As a Christian husband, you are called to lead your wife. How do you exercise your headship and shepherd your wife? Shepherding your wife can be done through these seven things, which the article unpacks.

How can you save your marriage from transactional living? This article discusses what this means, and four things you can do to avoid it and enjoy a lasting marriage.

Can two Christians who are divided theologically get married? This article looks into this question and lays down crucial issues to consider for marriage between two Christians who are theologically divided.

This article discusses marriage through the lens of 2 Corinthians 3:1-12.

Divorce-proof your marriage by following these tips.

1 Timothy 3:4-5 make clear that Christian husbands are called to be good managers. This article considers what that means.

This article, addressed especially to Christian wives, explains how in some instances of marriage problems, trying harder to accommodate the husband becomes destructive to her, the husband, and the marriage. The article offers a better way in such circumstances.

Wedding vows can be made with the awareness of your inability to fulfil them in your own strength, and yet the belief that God will enable you to do so. This article explains that this is so because marriage vows are done on the basis of the Triune God.

This article outlines five thoughts on what it is to be a faithful wife.

Adultery and affairs have caused the downfall of many pastors. How do you protect your marriage and ministry from an affair? This article shares seven ways.

To build a healthy marriage one must know that some things do not call for a response of forgiveness. This article identifies three things in particular.

This article speaks to the pain of childlessness in marriage, and shows how couples are to serve God whether he has entrusted children to them, or in his providence has withheld children from them.

As a pastor, if you want to start a pre-marital counselling for your church, where do you start? This article offers guidelines for such a situation.

Divorce is a reality in the church. Can it be avoided? Yes, by helping young couples divorce-proof their marriage. Helping them understand what they are up against. Help them see what’s really going on, and explain how marriage is hard, but good, work.

Why is it that a Christian woman ends up marrying a non-Christian? It happens in many churches. Do you want to know the reason? This article examines reasons that lead to mixed marriage, and what to do about it.

Do you think that an affair starts with sex? This article shares six steps toward unfaithfulness in your marriage.

Do you think marriage is better than cohabitation? Marriage has benefits for children, family and society. This article explains how this is so.

From Ephesians 6:1 children are commanded to obey their parents. This article gives three reasons for children's obedience to parents.

This article considers the responsibility husbands are given to have unconditional love for their wives, as stated in Ephesians 5:25.

The way a husband can treasure his marriage is by loving his wife. But what does it mean to love your wife? This article explains.

Marriage should not be viewed like a contract or a sacrament. What then is the purpose of marriage? This article explains.

How can you show your wife that you love her? Husbands are commanded to love their wives. This article gives seven ways in which they can practically show their love to their wives.

Are you single looking for a compatible partner? Are you married desiring to be compatible with each other? Based on the truth that Christians are to marry in the Lord, this article gives five questions to ask when thinking about marital compatibility.

This article discusses the origin and purpose of marriage, and the place of divorce and remarriage.

Do you want to strengthen your marriage? Learning to adore, affirm, comfort, console, and care for one another can strengthen your marriage.

This article deals with conflict in marriage. The author discusses the root of conflict, the way to seek peace, and biblical principles for resolving conflict.

This article looks at the calling of the husband to love his wife (Ephesians 5:25). The author defines the nature and expression of this love. This love is rooted in loving God and knowing His love. It is expressed in marriage through the loving headship of husbands over their wives and children.

This article looks at the calling of the husband to love his wife (Ephesians 5:25). The author defines the nature and expression of this love. This love is rooted in loving God and knowing His love. It is expressed in marriage through the loving headship of husbands over their wives and children.

This article examines biblical teaching on polygamy. Looking at the reasons why God allowed polygamy in the Old Testament, the author shows that this does not mean that this is the way God designed marriage from the beginning. Marriage is intended to be a monogamous relationship between one man and one woman.

Marriage does not have a purpose separate from God. Its purpose is to magnify the beauty and greatness of God.

This article is about marriage as a bond for life. The author also looks as marriage and remarriage. Scripture passages like 1 Corinthians 7:39, Ephesians 5:31-32 and Matthew 19:9 is also discussed.

In this article about marriage as a calling, the author looks at wedding vows and at marriage as a covenant. Important in marriage is love and respect. 1 Corinthians 7 is discussed. The author also looks at being single.

Can we seek change in our spouse? While forgiving and forbearing in marriage is important, sinful traits within this relationship must also be addressed. It is a grace of God not only to forgive and forbear, but also to change.

When God created marriage, he declared that the two shall be one. This article explains that oneness in marriage must be cultivated. It shares two things which may help to cultivate this oneness—intentionality and confession.

Why are parents reluctant to allow their children to get married to someone with children? How should Christians who want to get married to someone with children respond to the resistance of their parents? This article gives advice on marrying with children.

How should a believing couple respond when they are childless? This article shows that the proper response to childlessness will be to seek God’s way of dealing with this struggle. This means that they should know that marriage is complete even without children, and that their place in God’s covenant and church does not depend on having children.

Proper preparation is needed for marriage, since it is created and governed by God and is a covenantal relationship. This article lists some questions that should be asked of the couple prior to their marriage.

This article looks at the calling of the wife to submit to her husband. The author defines the nature and expression of this submission. This submission is rooted in submission to God, and is expressed in the wife's role in the home.

Because of the South African Civil Union Act, the high price of lobola, and the visible effects of failed relationships, cohabitation has become increasingly popular. This article discusses "vat en sit", and shows that most reformed black churches face the challenge of how to address this. The author looks at the effect that "vat en sit" has on the church, and shows how church councils can address this issue.

This article evaluates the practice of paying lobola/mahadi among the Basotho. It shows that the expensive dowry, or bride price, has negative impacts on the social, economic and faith life of those desiring to get married. The author provides practical guidelines on how the church can deal with this situation, especially since expensive dowries can encourage cohabitation.

This article is a call to husbands and wives to obey God in their marriage. This provides a good witness for Christ, whereas disobeying God through divorce gives a very negative witness of Christ.

Christian marriage involves not only the couple, but also the church, the state, and society. This article shows what believers must do when the state's definition of marriage differs from the biblical definition.

This article addresses the subject of polygamy from a biblical perspective. In relation to this, it considers the complications that arise for those who come to Christ out of a polygamous culture, a situation that Christians in Africa have had to grapple with.

This article discusses Scripture's teaching on marriage in Ephesians 5:22-33.

This paper focuses on Paul's teaching on the permanence of marriage in 1 Corinthians 7.

This article discusses the practice of cohabitation, or living together as an unmarried couple.

What is romantic love? This study says it refers to the love of two persons of the opposite sex for one another, understood and expressed in terms of attraction and devotion. This love includes delight and joy in appreciation of each other, including the sexual and physical aspects. The study offers a fresh look at the Bible's understanding of romantic love especially in relation to courtship and marriage.

Both the Old and New Testaments mention marriage covenants that God contracted between himself and his bride. The aim of this essay is to examine whether or not the several authors and the two Testaments contradict each other in this matter. The article demonstrates that in both Testaments God is described as someone who subjects himself to his own law with regard to regulations concerning marriage, separation, divorce, and remarriage.

Was the apostle Paul an ascetic who saw marriage and sex as ungodly evils? These and related issues like celibacy are examined in the context of 1 Corinthians 7. The author argues against such interpretations. He offers a careful examination of the situational and discourse context and the structure of the chapter.

Why will marriage not exist in heaven? Because the mystery of marriage will be made clear.

Against what background should we read 1 Corinthians 11:2-16? This article considers whether Paul is addressing married women or just every woman. It also looks at the nature of the church as the family of God that met in a house for public worship.

This article discusses marriage through the lens of Hebrews 13:4-5.