singleness

Good News for Single Men

Christian single men, how should you think about singleness? Remember that what defines you is your identity in Christ.

The fear of singleness can lead many young people to pursue marriage though paths that are not approved by God. This article outlines such fears, and it shows that this fear can only be overcome by true trust in God.

The 'S' Word: Some Thoughts on Singleness

This article offers some cogent reflections on singleness. It looks at the pressure to marry, the idol one can make of marriage, and the value of being single.

1 Corinthians 7:6-7 – What is the Gift of Singleness?

Is singleness a gift? According to 1 Corinthians 7:6-7 singleness must be considered a gift. This article explains.

This article explains the biblical perspective on singleness, including how to love a Christian single. Along the way, the article engages with Genesis 2:18.

The "Gift" of Singleness

What does the Bible have to say about the so-called gift of singleness? Does the phrase even appear in the Bible? This article reckons with this saying, and arrives at a worthwhile conclusion.

Dude, Where's Your Bride?

Why is it that so many Christian women cannot find a partner? This article gives two reasons that perpetuate singleness and four things that can be done to promote marriage.

Personal Standards

The standard for the Christian life is God's Word. This article reflects on what Christian standards should be when it comes to sexual conduct, family life, and singleness.

One Is a Whole Number

Singleness can be embraced as God’s gift. This is what this article wants to show you. Before doing that, it describes the challenges single people face—loneliness, low self-esteem, bitterness, sexual desire, and rejection. It shows how understanding the role of marriage in the OT and NT can help to embrace singleness.

Singles and the Church

Not all will marry. This article gives a biblical account of singleness before and after the fall. It gives guidance for dealing with singleness and how couples can involve single members in the church.

Charles Simeon

This article is a biography of Charles Simeon. It shows how singleness can be turned to God’s service.

Rethinking Singleness & Marriage Within the Church

What should be our perspective on singleness and marriage? What does the Bible say about being single?

Living as a Single Christian (2)

Singleness can be the result of different circumstances - the death of a spouse, divorce, or not finding someone to marry. This article looks at these circumstances and gives ways in which single Christians can live their Christian life with joy and fulfillment. The author extends a call to the church and married couples to be active in engaging single Christians.

In this article about marriage principles according to Genesis 2, there is also a focus on singleness. The relation between aloneness and marriage, the task in singleness, and purpose of God in the unmarried state is discussed. The author looks at the purpose of marriage and the marriage order.

Discovering Singleness

This article is about being single and the providence of God, and also looks at singleness and the longing for a relationship.

It's OK to be Single

This article is about singleness and singleness in the church.

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