The marriage covenant
Subtitle: a biblical study on marriage, divorce, and remarriage
By: by Samuele Bacchiocchi
Series: Biblical perspectives -- v. 9
Publisher: Biblical Perspectives
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Berrien Springs, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Marriage; Religious aspects; Seventh-Day Adventists; Divorce; Remarriage; Controversial works
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: 1. The institution of marriage; title: A. The creation of woman; title: The need for companionship; title: A suitable helper; title: The single life; title: B. The institution of marriage; title: Leaving; title: Cleaving; title: Becoming one flesh; title: C. Marriage: A sacred covenant; title: The covenant concept; title: Hosea's marriage; title: Later prophets; title: Malachi's teaching; title: Christ's teaching; title: Paul's teaching; title: D. Conclusion; title: 2. How to live out the marriage covenant; title: A. The importance of the marriage covenant; title: The foundation of marriage; title: A covenant of faith; title: A covenant under attack; title: B. The commitment of a marriage covenant; title: Total commitment; title: Exclusive commitment; title: Continuing commitment; title: Growing commitment; title: C. The Ten Commandments of a marriage covenant; title: A double concept of the law; title: Law as a loving response; title: Sinai covenant and marriage covenant; title: D. Conclusion; title: 3. Marriage and sex; title: A. Past attitudes toward sex; title: New Testament times; title: Christian church; title: Augustine's role; title: Original sin; title: ^; title: B. The biblical view of sex; title: A "unisex" God; title: Becoming "one flesh"; title: Sex as "knowing"; title: Sex as pleasure; title: Sex as a divine gift; title: Sex as procreation; title: Importance of children; title: The use of contraception; title: Contraception and sin; title: Sex outside marriage; title: C. Marriage in the world to come; title: Like angels; title: Single in heaven?; title: Cessation of procreation; title: Continuity of relationships; title: D. Conclusion; title: 4. How to handle marital conflicts; title: A. Causes of marital conflicts; title: Personality differences; title: Intellectual differences; title: Spiritual differences; title: Vocational differences; title: Role conflicts; title: Family crises; title: In-law difficulties; title: Sexual adjustments; title: Use of money; title: B. How to handle marital conflicts; title: Be committed to preserve your marriage covenant; title: Be honest and fair in handling the conflict; title: keep your anger under control; title: CHoose as appropriate time to discuss a problem; title: Stick to the issue at hand; title: Listen carefully and speak tactfully; title: ^; title: Be willing to forgive and to forget; title: C. Conclusion; title: 5. Roles within marriage; title: A. The interpretation of the headship/submission texts; title: Three interpretations; title: Head as "source"; title: Head as "authority over"; title: Mutual submission?; title: The nature of the wife's submission; title: The nature of the husband's headship; title: Reasons for the rejection of husband-headship; title: B. The application of headship and submission; title: Leadership in love; title: Leadership in service; title: Leadership as management; title: Leadership as provider; title: Leadership in discipline and instruction; title: Leadership as lawmaker and priest; title: C. Practicing submission; title: The model of submission; title: Submission as loving response; title: Submission as respect; title: Submission as acceptance; title: Submission as putting husband first; title: Submission as role-acceptance; title: D. Conclusion; title: 6. Divorce and remarriage in the Bible; title: A. The teaching of Moses; title: The grounds for divorce; title: The process of divorce; title: The result of divorce; title: ^; title: B. The teaching of Malachi; title: C. The teaching of Jesus in Mark and Luke; title: The setting; title: Moses' permission; title: A clarification for the disciples; title: The contribution of Luke 16:18; title: D. The teaching of Jesus in Matthew; title: The exception clause; title: Adultery or sexual misconduct; title: Unfaithfulness during the betrothal period; title: Refusal of Jesus to comment; title: Inclusive meaning; title: marriages unlawful according to the Mosaic law; title: E. The teaching of Paul in Romans 7:2-3; title: F. The teaching of Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16; title: Divorce of two believers; title: Divorce of a believer married to an unbeliever who does not want a divorce; title: Divorce of a believer married to an unbeliever who wants a divorce; title: G. The teaching of Paul on divorce and church leadership; title: Exclusion of polygamists; title: Exclusion of bigamists; title: Historical support; title: H. Conclusion; title: 7. Divorce and remarriage today; title: A. Divorce violates God's intent for marriage; title: DIfficult application; title: Preaching efforts; title: ^; title: Educational efforts; title: B. A Christian couple should not seek divorce; title: No application by Jesus; title: C. Conditional separation is permissible in cases of serious marital problems; title: Reconciliation; title: An example; title: D. Divorce and remarriage are permissible when; title: Reconciliation is no longer possible; title: The unbelieving partner in Paul's time; title: The unbelieving partner today; title: An example; title: Desertion and remarriage; title: E. The church can help prevent marriage breakups; title: Counseling; title: Teaching; title: Disciplinary actions; title: F. The church must minister to divorced and remarried persons; title: Role of pastor; title: The example of Jesus; title: Programs for divorcees; title: G. Conclusion.