Christian Perspectives of Marriage: Marriage in the Scriptures

UNIT II: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES OF MARRIAGE LESSON A: MARRIAGE IN THE SCRIPTURES

1. Old Testament

Marriage is Rooted in Creation
  • The intimate community of life and love in marriage was established by the Creator with its own proper laws (GS48§1., CCC, 1603).
  • God is the Author of Marriage (GS48§1., CCC, 1603).
  • Mutual love between man and woman is an image of God's unfailing love.
  • This love is intended to be fruitful, realized in watching over creation: "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it.” (Gen1:28)(Gen 1:28)
Man and Woman Created for One Another
  • Scripture affirms man and woman were created for one another (CCC, 1605).
  • "It is not good that the man should be alone.” (Gen2:18)(Gen 2:18)
  • The woman,