The Christian book scene is awash with books on marriage. Some are better left on the shelf as they are filled with self help DIY philosophy, you can do it ideology. This book on marriage is very different and is a must read not just for everyone who is either married or planning to be married but for single people also. The subtitle of the book summarises the content well - "Facing the complexities of commitment with the wisdom of God." It is filled with solid Biblical exegesis and warm clear application of the Biblical principles that are well unpacked. What this book does that so many books on marriage don't do - is to get you to the cross.
It is made up of eight readable and thought provoking chapters:
1. The secret of marriage
2. The power for marriage
3. The essence of marriage
4. The mission of marriage
5. Loving the stranger
6. Embracing the other
7. Singleness and marriage
8. Sex and marriage
Every now and then I come across a book that I think - if I had a spare £200 I would buy twenty copies and give this to all my married friends.
I will take the cheaper option and say - if you are reading this and are married - then love your spouse by buying this read it and live it in the grace of God.
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