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Title	Author	Posted On
Q. Is Birth Control Sin? How Should A Couple Decide How Many Children To Have?	Bob Deffinbaugh	09/20/2023
Q. I fear that the sins I committed before trusting in Christ were unpardonable, and thus I doubt my salvation. Could I have committed the unpardonable sin and yet have also sought to trust in Jesus?	Bob Deffinbaugh	07/22/2021
Q. If marriage is sacred, how do we explain God’s instructions in Exodus 21, which says that when a slave is freed, his master can keep his wife and his children (if the owner initially provided the slave with this wife)?	Bob Deffinbaugh	07/22/2021
4. A Lasting Legacy: Choosing A Wife For Isaac (Gen. 24:1-67)	Roger Pascoe	01/06/2021
Q. Living Together And Marriage?	Bob Deffinbaugh	01/30/2020
Q. Can You Give Me Some Biblical Teaching on Christian Marriage?	Bob Deffinbaugh	12/04/2019
6. Relating Together In Harmony, Pt. 1: The Harmony Of Wives And Husbands (5:22-33)	Roger Pascoe	09/12/2019
Q. What Are The Boundaries A Husband Should Observe Regarding Other Women?	Bob Deffinbaugh	01/31/2019
Positive Purity: A Strategy For Men That Play To Win	Colin McDougall	11/02/2018
Q. How Should I Handle Marriage To A Difficult Man?	Bob Deffinbaugh	03/15/2018
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11. Dangers That Damage Your Marriage (Ephesians 5:15-17)	Steven Cole	01/11/2018
Creative Coping In A Fallen World	Women's Leadership Team	10/23/2017
5. A Loving Husband in Action (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)	Steven Cole	10/18/2017
4. Christlike Love for Your Wife, Part 2 (Ephesians 5:25-33)	Steven Cole	10/09/2017
3. Christlike Love for Your Wife, Part 1 (Ephesians 5:25-33)	Steven Cole	09/28/2017
Q. Is it Scriptural for a church or pastor to bless a couple to live together without getting married?	Bob Deffinbaugh	09/19/2017
2. Wives, Submit? Seriously? (Ephesians 5:22-24)	Steven Cole	09/18/2017
1. Why God Designed Marriage (Genesis 2:18-25; Ephesians 5:31-32)	Steven Cole	09/18/2017
The Christian Family	Steven Cole	09/18/2017
15. Finding a Godly Mate (Genesis 24)	Gregory Brown	07/10/2017
19. Characteristics of a Spirit-filled Marriage	Gregory Brown	05/30/2017
9. Strategy Nine: Guard Our Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/08/2016
The Bible Teacher's Guide: God’s Battle Plan for Purity: Strategies for Victory against Sexual Temptation	Gregory Brown	07/08/2016
Lesson 25: Your Marriage: Better or Bitter? (Colossians 3:19)	Steven Cole	05/30/2016
Lesson 24 Submissive Wives—Really? (Colossians 3:18)	Steven Cole	05/18/2016
Appendix 2: Relational History Questionnaire	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
Appendix 1: Sample Counseling First Session	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
8. Foundation Eight: Intimacy In Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
7. Foundation Seven: Financial Faithfulness In Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
6. Foundation Six: Raising Godly Children In Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
5a. Article: Friends Of The Opposite Sex?	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
5. Foundation Five: Conflict Resolution In Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
4. Foundation Four: Communication In Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
3. Foundation Three: Commitment In Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
2. Foundation Two: Gender Roles In Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
1. Foundation One: God’s Plan For Marriage	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
Bible Teacher's Guide: Building Foundations For A Godly Marriage: A Pre-Marriage, Marriage Counseling Study	Gregory Brown	07/07/2015
Lesson 97: What God has Joined Together (Luke 16:18)	Daniel Bennett	02/18/2015
Lesson 96: Idolatry and Immorality, Part II (Luke 16:18, Romans 1:16-32)	Daniel Bennett	02/18/2015
Lesson 95: Idolatry and Immorality, Part I (Luke 16:18, Romans 1:16-32)	Daniel Bennett	02/18/2015
Lesson 94: God’s Design for Marriage and Sexuality (Luke 16:18, Genesis 2:18-25)	Daniel Bennett	02/18/2015
Lesson 51: Jesus Answers His Critics (Matthew 22:23-46 )	David Anderson	11/03/2014
Lesson 41: Biblical Divorce (Matthew 19:1-12)	David Anderson	11/03/2014
11. Characteristics Of A Godly Marriage (1 Peter 3:1–7)	Gregory Brown	07/30/2014
Winning The War Against Lust	Steven Cole	10/03/2013
An open pastoral letter to a young Christian woman considering marriage to an unbeliever	Steven Cole	10/02/2013
Husbands Must Focus On Being Lovers	Steven Cole	10/02/2013
Of Football And Love	Steven Cole	10/01/2013
Companions By Covenant	Steven Cole	09/30/2013
Lesson 8: Practical Advice For Singles (1 Corinthians 7)	Steven Cole	09/13/2013
Lesson 7: Solving Conflicts (Ephesians 4:17-32)	Steven Cole	09/13/2013
Lesson 6: God’s Rx For Healthy Communication (1 Peter 3:8-12)	Steven Cole	09/13/2013
Lesson 5: What Love Looks Like (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)	Steven Cole	09/13/2013
Lesson 4: I’m The Boss, Aren’t I? (Ephesians 5:25-33)	Steven Cole	09/13/2013
Lesson 3: What Do You Mean, “Submit”? (Ephesians 5:21-24)	Steven Cole	09/12/2013
Lesson 2: God’s Design For Marriage (Genesis 2:18-25)	Steven Cole	09/12/2013
Lesson 10: Close Encounters Of The Wrong Kind (2 Samuel 11)	Steven Cole	09/10/2013
Lesson 66: Moral Purity in a Polluted World (Genesis 39:1-20)	Steven Cole	09/02/2013
Lesson 55: A Family At War (Genesis 29:31-30:24)	Steven Cole	08/30/2013
Lesson 48: Knowing God’s Guidance—Especially in Choosing A Mate (Genesis 24:1-67)	Steven Cole	08/29/2013
Lesson 33: Why We Have Family Problems (Genesis 16:1-6)	Steven Cole	08/27/2013
Lesson 7: God’s Design for Marriage (Genesis 2:18-25)	Steven Cole	08/23/2013
Lesson 12: Reconciled Families (Malachi 4:4-6)	Steven Cole	08/21/2013
Lesson 6: How to Avoid Divorce, Part 2 (Malachi 2:13-16)	Steven Cole	08/20/2013
Lesson 5: How to Avoid Divorce, Part 1 (Malachi 2:13-16)	Steven Cole	08/20/2013
Lesson 4: “But I Love Him!” – God’s Will for Whom You Marry (Malachi 2:10-12)	Steven Cole	08/20/2013
Malachi	Steven Cole	08/20/2013
Lesson 15: Understanding and Honoring Your Wife (1 Peter 3:7)	Steven Cole	08/02/2013
Lesson 14: Living With A Difficult Husband (1 Peter 3:1-6)	Steven Cole	08/02/2013
1 Peter	Steven Cole	08/01/2013
Lesson 11: Supreme Humility (Philippians 2:5-8)	Steven Cole	07/29/2013
Homosexuality: The Biblical-Christian View	Kevin Dodge	07/18/2013
Lesson 78: True Humility (Romans 12:3)	Steven Cole	07/17/2013
Lesson 52: The Right and Wrong Place for Sex (Hebrews 13:4)	Steven Cole	05/28/2013
Lesson 50: Do You Really Love Your Wife? Part 2 (Ephesians 5:25-33)	Steven Cole	05/14/2013
Lesson 49: Do You Really Love Your Wife? Part 1 (Ephesians 5:25-33)	Steven Cole	05/14/2013
19. What Really Matters - God's Passionate Perspective On Marriage	David Vaughn	06/21/2011
18. It's Party Time! - The Importance Of Celebrating Your Marriage	David Vaughn	06/20/2011
17. Just What The Doctor Ordered - The Power Of Persevering Love	David Vaughn	06/16/2011
16. Built To Last - The Secrets To Lasting Love	David Vaughn	06/14/2011
15. No Returns, No Exchanges – The Gift Of Our Differences	David Vaughn	06/13/2011
Feeding Your Enemy	Dan Allender	05/27/2011
14. Stuck Like Glue - The Importance Of Marital Connection	David Vaughn	05/26/2011
13. Bullseye - Positive Emotional Expression In Marriage	David Vaughn	05/18/2011
12. Home Team - The Power Of Unconditional Commitment	David Vaughn	05/06/2011
11. Can You Hear Me Now? - A Woman's Levels Of Connection	David Vaughn	05/05/2011
10. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means To...Men	David Vaughn	05/03/2011
9. Marriage Maintenance Check - Four Points Of Daily Connection	David Vaughn	04/29/2011
8. The Deal Of A Lifetime - Investing In Your Marriage	David Vaughn	04/25/2011
7. The Key To Intimacy - Connecting Emotionally With Your Wife	David Vaughn	04/22/2011
6. Strengthening Your Grip - The Unexpected Benefit Of Marital Stress	David Vaughn	04/21/2011
5. Top Of The List - Five Love Needs Of Men And Women	David Vaughn	04/15/2011
4. At Your Service - How To Outserve Your Spouse	David Vaughn	04/15/2011
3. Erosion Warning! Following the Map to a Healthy Marriage	David Vaughn	04/14/2011
2. Differences in Marriage - Blessing or Curse?	David Vaughn	03/18/2011
1. Your Wife Ain't Your Mama - Serving Your Wife	David Vaughn	01/07/2011
5. Sanctification, Sex, and Love (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)	Bob Deffinbaugh	09/09/2010
The Great Divorce	Kenneth Boa	05/04/2010
12. Issues for Agreement	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
10. Relationships with God and with Parents	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
9. Attitudes, Part 2: Correction, Money	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
8. Attitudes, Part 1: Wisdom, Envy, Grumbling	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
7. Reputation and Friends	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
6. Talk	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
5. Gentleness and Self-control	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
4. Faithfulness	Hope Olson	04/29/2010
3. Kindness and Goodness	Hope Olson	04/28/2010
2. Peace and Patience	Hope Olson	04/28/2010
1. Love and Joy	Hope Olson	04/28/2010
Introduction	Hope Olson	04/28/2010
Choosing a Good Husband: A Guide for Christian Women	Hope Olson	04/28/2010
The Making of a Christian Marriage	Bill McRae	04/05/2010
1. The Divine Design (Genesis 2:18-23)	Bill McRae	04/05/2010
Adultery	Kerby Anderson	03/16/2010
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus	Sue Bohlin	11/05/2009
The Myth of Happily Ever After	Sue Bohlin	10/09/2009
Trash Your Marriage in 8 Easy Steps	Sue Bohlin	09/20/2009
The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands	Sue Bohlin	09/03/2009
18. On the Divorce Teachings of the Early Church	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/29/2009
16. On the Possibility of Nonsexual Adultery	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/29/2009
14. On the Morality of Biblical Polygyny	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/29/2009
13. On the Nature of the Marriage Union	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/29/2009
12. Summaries and Conclusions on Divorce and Re-Marriage	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/29/2009
11. Apostolic Teachings	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/29/2009
10. The Teachings of Paul on Divorce (Part 2)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
9. The Teachings of Paul on Divorce (Part 1)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
7. The Teaching of Jesus on Divorce — (Matthew 19:3-12, Mark 10:2-12)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
6. The Teachings of Jesus on Divorce — (Matthew 5:31-32a)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
8. The Teachings of Jesus on Divorce — (Matthew 5:32b)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
5. Summary of Old Testament Teachings on Divorce and Re-Marriage	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
4. Divorce in the Prophets: Discipline or Adultery?	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
3. Termination of Marriage in the Mosaic Law	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
2. A Covenant of Companionship — (Exodus 20 and 21)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
1. Cohesiveness in the Marriage Union — (Genesis 2:24)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
Foreword to Divorce and Re-Marriage (2nd Edition)	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
Divorce and Re-Marriage: Recovering the Biblical View	William F. Luck, Sr.	04/28/2009
Boundaries	Sue Bohlin	02/02/2009
8. Keep the Covenant (Genesis 15:7-21)	Bill Lawrence	12/02/2008
Careers: God’s Will or Your Way? (Genesis 12:10-20) - Part 2	Bill Lawrence	10/30/2008
Careers: God’s Will or Your Way? (Genesis 12:10-20) - Part 1	Bill Lawrence	10/29/2008
4. Katie Luther—A Portrait of Service	Susie Hawkins	09/23/2008
3. Is There a Man in the House? (Genesis 16:1-6)	Bill Lawrence	08/04/2008
2. Is There a Man in the House? (Genesis 12:1)	Bill Lawrence	08/01/2008
1. Is There a Man in the House? (Genesis 11-18)	Bill Lawrence	07/28/2008
3. Passive Men, Wild Women, Part 2 (Genesis 3:1-13)	Bill Lawrence	07/11/2008
2. Passive Men, Wild Women, Part 1 (Genesis 3:1-5)	Bill Lawrence	07/09/2008
1. Marriage, How IT Works (Genesis 2:18-25)	Bill Lawrence	07/07/2008
Lesson 5: The Truth About Submission	Vickie Kraft	01/23/2007
What Does "Workers at Home" Mean?	Sandra Glahn	12/29/2006
A Message on Christian Marriage	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/26/2006
4. Profaning The Marriage Covenant (Malachi 2:10-16)	Allen Ross	04/28/2006
1. Great Moments in Marriage, and Then...	Lehman Strauss	09/09/2005
4. Breaking Up is Hard...on You (Matthew 5:31-32; 19:3-9)	Chip Bell	05/11/2005
10. Wives Like Sarah, and the Husbands Who Honor Them (1 Peter 3:1-7)	Wayne Grudem	04/14/2005
15. Avoiding the Sin of Adultery (Matthew 5:27-30)	Bob Deffinbaugh	04/13/2005
Marriage: Intimates or Inmates?	Kenneth Boa	03/30/2005
Perspectives On Parenthood	Kenneth Boa	03/29/2005
22. The Submission of the Christian Husband (Ephesians 5:21-32)	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/25/2004
23. The Submission of the Christian Wife (Ephesians 5:21-32)	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/25/2004
Foreword to Pre-Marriage Guide		08/24/2004
Sample Marriage Vows, Sample Wedding Vows		08/24/2004
21. The Meaning of Christian Marriage (Ephesians 5:21-32)	Bob Deffinbaugh	08/24/2004
9. Second Letter And Forms Sent To Couple for Pre-Marriage		08/24/2004
7. Forms and Checklists for Pre-Marriage Counseling And/Or Wedding		08/24/2004
5. Pre-Marriage Counseling And Wedding Policies		08/24/2004
3. Overview Of Pre-Marriage Counseling		08/24/2004
1. Responsibilities Of Being A Premarriage Counselor		08/24/2004
Wedding Planning Guide		08/24/2004
10. Additional Resources for Pre-Marriage Counseling		08/24/2004
8. First Letter And Forms Sent To Couple for Pre-Marriage		08/24/2004
6. Pre-Marriage Counseling And Wedding Process		08/24/2004
4. A Sample Approach To Pre-Marriage Counseling		08/24/2004
2. Recommended Preparation For Leaders Prior To Counseling		08/24/2004
14. The Obligations of Christian Husbands to Their Wives (1 Peter 3:7)	Bob Deffinbaugh	07/03/2004
16. The Makings of a Christian Marriage	Bob Deffinbaugh	07/03/2004
13. A Word to Wives (1 Peter 3:1-6)	Bob Deffinbaugh	07/03/2004
Marriage, Abortion and Divorce	Lehman Strauss	06/28/2004
10. Money, Money, Money!	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
13. Side by Side — The Story of Aquila and Priscilla	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
8. Speaking the Truth in Love	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
11. Do You Trust Me? — The Story of Joseph and Mary	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
6. “But the Greatest of These”	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
9. For Such a Time as This— The Story of Ahasuerus and Esther	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
4. Grow Up!	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
7. My Way— The Story of Ahab and Jezebel	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
13. A New Commitment	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
5. Two to Get Ready— The Story of Boaz and Ruth	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
3. Talk to Me - The Story of Isaac and Rebekah	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
1. The Honeymoon Is Over - The Story of Adam and Eve	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
11. How Fair Is Thy Love!	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
9. Solving Marital Conflicts	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
12. Be Honest—The Story of Ananias and Sapphira	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
7. This Is a Great Mystery	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
10. Impossible Things Do Happen—The Story of Zacharias and Elizabeth	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
5. I’m In Love	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
8. Undying Love— The Story of Hosea and Gomer	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
3. In Step With the Spirit	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
6. Caught in the Tempter’s Trap—The Story of David and Bathsheba	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
Why Men Don't Talk	Hampton Keathley	06/28/2004
4. Never Satisfied! - The Story of Jacob and Rachel	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
2. Yes, My Lord— The Story of Abraham and Sarah	Richard L. Strauss	06/28/2004
A Mishnaic Commentary on Matthew 1.19	Daniel B. Wallace	06/22/2004
12. The Qualities of a Godly Mate	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/02/2004
13. A Model For Marriage	Bob Deffinbaugh	06/02/2004
18. Making Love More Than a Three-Letter Word (Ephesians 5:1-6)	Bob Deffinbaugh	05/26/2004
Love Your Wife Sacrificially (Ephesians 5:25-27)	Hampton Keathley	05/21/2004

Question & Answers:

Questions
How do you know whether a woman is a good woman to ask out on a date?
I have a friend that has confessed she can not understand why has God put her here on earth. She is 33 years old and has not been able to find someone to marry. Can you help me minister to her?
Can or should a Pastor who has been divorced by his wife continue in his role as pastor, even if the divorce was unbiblical?
Can I be a Pastor even though my wife was previously married and divored?
Can you provide insight into biblical teaching on interracial marriages?
I have some friends that are living together and say they are married in God's eyes, so why should they get married? Can you give me some bilical verses to help support me when I talk with them?
I'm having a hard time with believing I can't remarry because my husband filed for divorce believing he is gay. While I have found no grounds for divorce, what scriptures can you give me to help me for the days ahead?
I am dating someone who is divorced (because his ex-wife refused counseling) and who would like to get married. Can you give me a Biblical answer on remarriage?
What are some thoughts on whether or not two should get married if they have come from different doctrinal backgrounds and are looking at going into the ministry?
Is taking birth control pills wrong? Should we determine the size of our family?
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If a couple gets married by a minister in a church and then when they go out of the church they have an argument before “ever getting to have sexual intecourse”, were they married? And if they get divorced, will they be committing adultery?
Why is premarital sex wrong if we truly love each other?
Is it okay for a Christian married couple to watch adult movies together at home?
Scripturally, what are grounds for the divorce of a believer?
What does the Bible say about co-habitation?
Does Luke 16:18 mean a man is an adulterer if he marries a woman who divorced her husband for reasons other than sexual infidelity?
Will adulterers go to hell as it says in 1 Cor. 6:9-10?
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
Does the Bible prohibit interracial marriages?
Why did godly men in the OT have more than one wife?
Biblically speaking, what constitutes a marriage?
What does the Bible say about believers dating unbelievers?
Does 'one flesh' happen when you get married, or is it a continuing process?
Is it morally okay for 4th or 5th cousins to date and/or marry?
Is it okay for a pastor to marry two unbelievers?
Is Heb. 13:4 saying that a divorced man can never be a deacon?
Is 1 Corinthians 6:9 implying a divorced man can never be a deacon?