Category Archives: Series: “Marriage”

What Does the Bible Teach About Divorce & Remarriage?

Posted on September 8, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #8) Any series on marriage would be lacking if it didn’t address the issue of divorce and remarriage. For one thing, it would pass over an entire category of marriages, a category that has become commonplace in our society. For … Continue reading →

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What About Communication in Marriage?

Posted on September 3, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #7) It’s been said that problems in a marriage don’t become catastrophic until the couple can’t talk about them. It’s also been said that the most frightening sound in marriage is silence. The Bible certainly gives us … Continue reading →

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Why is Sex So Important in Marriage?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #6) It is a tragedy that our world has turned “sex” into a dirty word. It was God who designed Adam and Eve to be sexual beings. It was Him who made them “male” and “female.” It … Continue reading →

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What is the Wife’s Role in a Marriage?

Posted on August 26, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #5) The wife’s role in a marriage simply cannot be understood Biblically without the use of that politically incorrect word “submission.” As I noted in my previous post, both the Old Testament and the New Testament teach that the … Continue reading →

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What is the Husband’s Role in a Marriage?

Posted on August 23, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #4) The Bible teaches consistently that the husband is to play the role of the head of the home. Ephesians 5:23 can’t be any clearer when it says: “For the husband is the head of the wife…” (N.K.J.V.). … Continue reading →

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Does God Want Everyone To Get Married?

Posted on August 21, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #3) (Note from the author: This blog post was originally written as part of a series on the subject of marriage. I wrote the post to answer the question, “What if I don’t want to get married?” … Continue reading →

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Who Should A Person Marry?

Posted on August 19, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #2) At the risk of sounding simplistic, a person should marry the one that is in God’s will and plan for his or her life. It’s crazy to think that God’s will and plan for an individual’s life … Continue reading →

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Where Did the Idea of Marriage Come From?

Posted on August 16, 2009 by russellmckinney

“Marriage” series: (post #1) This post begins a series on the subject of marriage. With each of these posts I’ll answer a question that pertains to the subject. Question #1 is: Where did the idea of marriage come from? The answer to … Continue reading →

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