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Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 2

Origins of the Monogamy Only position While the English word romantic is rooted in medieval European storytelling, the foundation of what we now call “romantic marriage” is actually a legacy of Roman culture. Before Rome’s rise to power, polygamy was widely practiced across much of the ancient world — including among the patriarchs of Israel.Continue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 2”

Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 1

Popular opinion is not always right According to a Gallup poll taken in May of 2013, 83% of Americans believed polygamy was immoral while only 14% believed it was morally acceptable. In this same survey, gay or lesbian relations shot from being 40% acceptable in 2001 to being accepted as a moral lifestyle by 59%Continue reading “Why Polygamy Is Allowed And Even Blessed By God – Part 1”

Are Marriage Licenses Required in the Bible?

Does the local, state or federal government have the right to regulate marriage through marriage licenses or other laws regarding marriage? And the larger question is who did God give authority over marriage to? A lot of Christians mistakenly think that God has given civil government nearly unlimited authority. Most Christians think unless the governmentContinue reading “Are Marriage Licenses Required in the Bible?”

The Difference Between Premarital Sex and Pre-wedding Sex

I know you might be scratching your head right now asking “Isn’t premarital sex and pre-wedding sex the same thing?” But Biblically speaking the answer is no, they are not the same. These are two separate and distinct things. This topic is crucial for young Christian couples who are dating or engaged to consider inContinue reading “The Difference Between Premarital Sex and Pre-wedding Sex”

Does Sex Make People Married in Gods Eyes?

For generations, Christians have repeated the idea that the moment a man and woman have sex, they are “married in God’s eyes.” It sounds simple, it sounds tidy, and it sounds like a convenient way to discourage fornication. But there is a major problem with this claim: the Bible never teaches it. Not once. InContinue reading “Does Sex Make People Married in Gods Eyes?”

Why God Wants A Woman to Ravish Her Husband

Most Christian wives today are taught that their husbands must earn sex with them by romancing them. What if the Bible taught the opposite? What if wives were required to ravish their husbands? I know it sounds crazy. The Bible couldn’t possibly tell women they need to ravish their husbands, right? Well if you giveContinue reading “Why God Wants A Woman to Ravish Her Husband”

A Biblical Guide to Ravishing Your Husband

For a woman, the difference between “slutty” and “sexy” is one word – Marriage. Proverbs 5:19 tells husbands to be ravished with their wife’s love. For a man to be ravished his wife must act in ravishing ways toward him. Previously I have answered the question of “Why God Wants a Woman to Ravish HerContinue reading “A Biblical Guide to Ravishing Your Husband”