This essay was written in response to this meme that is often used to critique the biblical definition of marriage.
Marriage Definition
Tag Archives: marriage
Is a Soulmate Biblical?
The concept of soulmates, is it really truly biblical? I think it’s true in a sense but maybe only to a certain extent, and it may not be a universal application to everyone in the same way.
Continue readingThe Greatest Marriage Proposal
Why does God give us a choice in the first place, doesn’t he want absolute obedience? If he wanted absolute obedience then he would have made us robots pre-programmed to say I love you. God often compares his covenant relationship to various types of human ones like a parent to child (creator to creation) and a husband and wife (God to his people). Most people can understand the view of God as a Father but seeing God as a husband seems strange to some. What is the difference between the two kinds of relationships?
Continue reading1st Century Roman Marriage Law
In Roman law of the 1st century, it was illegal for a man or woman to not be married between the ages of 25-60 (for men) and 20-50 (for women). So for the Romans celibacy was a crime, and there were restrictions on those who were celibate, this is one of the many issues that put Christians at odds with the Roman empire. Especially Paul, because he was celibate and encouraged (but did not require) celibacy in 1 Corinthians 7.
Continue reading