Marriage
The following resources provide a Biblical understanding of God’s gift of marriage between a man and woman. Learn more about the value and joy of marriage, why it is special, and how Christ serves others through it.
Resources
- Marriage, Life and Family: Reflecting the Holy Trinity — The Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) created and gave gifts reflecting Himself, especially the gifts of marriage, life and family. As the Holy Trinity is the unity of three, so also marriage, life and family form a unity of three that echoes the reality of God. This is our starting point.
- Discussion Points on Sanctity of Marriage Ruling — These discussion points concerning the sanctity of marriage and the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26, 2015, decision were prepared by the Rev. Dr. Peter J. Scaer, associate professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW), Fort Wayne, Ind.
- An Affirmation of Marriage — A statement by the Anglican Church in North America, Lutheran Church-Canada, North American Lutheran Church and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
- What You Need to Know about Marriage — An Alliance Defending Freedom resource, including a series of questions and answers that are driving the marriage debate.
- FAQ on Same-Sex Marriage — A series of questions and answers regarding the Lutheran Christian understanding of homosexuality.
- The Other Side of Marriage — A Lutheran Witness article outlining why children matter in the discussion about marriage.
- Being for the Family — A brief encouragement regarding marriage and family.
- Where Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect — A user-friendly guide to what the Bible has to say about cohabitation and marriage.
- What is Marriage? — Delve into an insightful Bible study by 2014 Free To Be Faithful® essay contest winner Richard C. Eyer.
- Why Marriage Matters — A Bible study by the Rev. Tim Pauls on the difference between marriage and same-sex marriage.
- Life Library: Marriage — A variety of downloadable resources dealing with issues from cohabitation to healthy marriages.
- Life Library: Sexuality — A host of resources on topics ranging from abstinence to homosexuality to sexual temptation.
- Marriage Toolkit Resources — Worship resources for ministering to those challenged by same-sex attraction.
- Human Sexuality: A Theological Perspective — A report addressing issues of human sexuality.
- Changing Face of Marriage Infographic — A colorful mini-poster outlining how the cultural understanding of marriage has been changing for years.
- Ministry Plan to Homosexuals and Their Families — A resource for pastors and other church workers seeking to care for those struggling with same-sex attraction.
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Biblical Marriage Matters — Stand steadfast. Speak the truth in love.
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