{"title":"Christian Books on Marriage","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFrom the very beginning, God's design for marriage was to display the gospel. God's love for sinners. Christ's love for his bride, the Church. So it stands that a God-honouring, long-lasting marriage really needs to be grounded in the gospel itself, rather than just romance and sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBelow is our range of hand-picked titles filled with biblical and practical wisdom to equip couples to serve the Lord in faithful partnership, and delight in God's wonderful gift of sexual intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOther related collections:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/christian-books-on-dating\" title=\"Christian books on dating at Reformers Bookshop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDating\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca title=\"Books on Parenting\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/christian-books-on-parenting\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/christian-books-on-parenting\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParenting\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/christian-books-about-sex\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/christian-books-about-sex\"\u003eSex and Intimacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Books for Mums\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/books-for-mums\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/books-for-mums\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotherhood\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Books for Dads\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/christian-books-for-fathers-dads\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/christian-books-for-fathers-dads\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFatherhood\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Home and Family\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/home-family\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/collections\/home-family\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll Home and Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9780310511113-marriage-divorce-and-remarriage-in-the-bible-a-fresh-look-at-what-scripture-teaches-adams-jay","title":"Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible: A Fresh Look At What Scripture Teaches","description":"\u003c!-- FXB140614 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the church is going to use the Bible to decide whether divorce is legitimate in certain cases and whether divorced people have the right to remarry with the approval and blessing of God's people, then the Bible must be studied without prejudice toward a particular answer. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nJay Adams examines the relevant passages in both the Old and New Testaments so that his readers can consider the many issues and interpretations that arise in trying to establish a consistently biblical position. As a result, readers can see more clearly and accept more firmly the truth of Scripture. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThe book is a valuable resource for the pastor, the counsellor and the church leader, as well as other individuals who are struggling to understand and apply scriptural principles to the problems of divorce and remarriage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488810569771,"sku":"9780310511113","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780310511113-adams-marriage-divorce-remarriage-bible.jpg?v=1600061576"},{"product_id":"9780310868255-meaning-of-marriage-study-guide-the-a-vision-for-married-and-single-people-keller-timothy-j-keller-kathy","title":"Meaning of Marriage Study Guide, The: A Vision For Married And Single People","description":"\u003c!-- FXB160728 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that marriage does not mean 'til death do us part', but merely for as long as my needs are being met; and that when serious differences arise, divorce is the best solution. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e According to the Bible, these modern-day assumptions miss what marriage is about. In The Meaning of Marriage - a six-session video-based Bible study - Timothy and Kathy Keller draw a profound portrait of marriage from the pages of Scripture. The result is a vision for marriage that is frank and unsentimental, yet hopeful and beautiful. This study guide complements the six sessions on the DVD. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The six sessions are: \u003cbr\u003e - Service: Marriage Isn't about You \u003cbr\u003e - Covenant: Created to Make Promises \u003cbr\u003e - Roles: Loving through Mutual Submission \u003cbr\u003e - Singleness: Strengthening the Spiritual Family \u003cbr\u003e - Sex: The Act of Covenant Renewal \u003cbr\u003e - Hope: Seeing the Great Horizon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488837111851,"sku":"9780310868255","price":21.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780310868255-Keller-The-meaning-of-marriage-study-guide.jpg?v=1600061718"},{"product_id":"9780736930284-wife-after-gods-own-heart-a-12-things-that-really-matter-in-your-marriage-george-elizabeth","title":"Wife After God's Own Heart, A: 12 Things That Really Matter in Your Marriage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Wife After God’s Own Heart reveals how you can have what every married woman desires—a wonderful marriage filled with mutual love, friendship, romance, and joy. No matter what the state or season of your marriage, this book is for you. Join bestselling author Elizabeth George as she shares the keys to having a great marriage, including…\u003cbr\u003e\n- communicating to your husband more effectively\u003cbr\u003e\n- understanding how to best support your man\u003cbr\u003e\n- having more fun as a couple\u003cbr\u003e\n- enhancing or rekindling marital intimacy\u003cbr\u003e\n- honoring God together in your relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to making a marriage the best it can be, you’ll find this book a practical help—including the many “Little Things That Make a Big Difference” in every chapter! Start now on the path to a stronger and more fulfilling relationship. Includes study guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488864374827,"sku":"9780736930284","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780736930284-George-A-wife-after-gods-own-heart.jpg?v=1600061847"},{"product_id":"9780781405881-divine-design-gods-complementary-roles-for-men-and-women-macarthur-jr-john","title":"Divine Design: God's Complementary Roles for Men and Women","description":"\u003c!-- FXB140517 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor decades, culture has blurred the lines between men and women, all in the name of equality. Yet instead of creating harmony, this approach has caused frustration and confusion, leaving families broken and hurting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivine Design draws reader back to God's intention for men and women, and tackles big issues such as authority in marriage, mothers in the home and the innate differences between males and females. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will discover how embracing their unique design can foster security, balance and love in a marriage and family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David C Cook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488882757675,"sku":"9780781405881","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780781405881-Macarthur-Divine-design.jpg?v=1600061921"},{"product_id":"9780801066016-each-for-the-other-marriage-as-it-s-meant-to-be-revised-edition-chapell-bryan","title":"Each for the Other: Marriage as It’s Meant to Be (Revised Edition)","description":"\u003c!-- FXB150707 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a strong marriage is tough. Yet the Bible is packed with principles on nurturing an intimate, rewarding relationship. In this book, Bryan Chapell and his wife, Kathy, offer an in-depth discussion of biblical truths you can apply to your marriage starting today. Together, they teach you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- How denying yourself can create the most rewarding relationship ever \u003cbr\u003e - What biblical headship and submission really mean - and why they're important \u003cbr\u003e - Six key building blocks to help solidify your marriage and family \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whether you're engaged, newly married, or in a seasoned relationship, Each for the Other offers indispensable truths on how to sacrificially love your partner. It also includes discussion questions - perfect for individual or couple study. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A marvelous treatment of the biblical model for and teaching on the family.\" \u003cbr\u003e - R. C. Sproul, Author, Theologian \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"One of the few indispensable books on marriage. This is a book to read, re-read, and savour; a first class achievement.\" \u003cbr\u003e - R. Kent Hughes, senior pastor, College Church in Wheaton\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10488957304875,"sku":"9780801066016","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780801066016-chapell-each-other-marriage.jpg?v=1600062332"},{"product_id":"9780842360241-sheet-music-uncovering-the-secrets-of-sexual-intimacy-in-marriage-leman-kevin","title":"Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage","description":"\u003c!-- FXB140614 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his characteristic warmth and humour, Dr. Kevin Leman offers a practical guide to sex according to God's plan. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThis frank and practical book is a perfect resource for married and engaged couples. Dr. Leman addresses a wide spectrum of people, from those with no sexual experiences to those with past sexual problems or even abuse. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nUsing frank descriptions, this book has a warm and friendly tone that will help couples overcome awkwardness in discussing an issue important to all married couples.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489093554219,"sku":"9780842360241","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780842360241-Leman-Sheet-music.jpg?v=1600063060"},{"product_id":"9780851119946-marriage-sex-in-the-service-of-god-ash-christopher","title":"Marriage: Sex in the Service of God","description":"\u003c!-- FXB130109 --\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreoccupying so many thoughts and dreams, the subject of countless songs, films and fairytales, the love between a man and a woman has always been a profound and perplexing mystery.  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nAnd yet we do not live happily ever after. Four out of ten marriages will end in divorce. Couples now choose to live together rather than marry, and those relationships are even less likely to last.  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nWe must face the inevitable questions: if faithfulness is no longer esteemed, why get married at all? What is marriage? What did God intend when he gave us marriage?  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nChristopher Ash argues that our modern idolisation of the sexual relationship contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction. To begin to rebuild a biblical confidence in marriage, we need to understand that the primary blessing and purpose of marriage is not sexual intimacy, but rather serving God in partnership. This in turn will help us to rediscover that faithfulness which is the heart of marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inter-Varsity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489138282539,"sku":"9780851119946","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780851119946-ash-marriage-sex-service-god.jpg?v=1600065694"},{"product_id":"9780875523859-strengthening-your-marriage-mack-wayne-a","title":"Strengthening Your Marriage","description":"\u003c!-- FXB140419 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhichever term describes your marriage, there are ways to make it (even) better. That's because God has designed marriage to be a relationship of deep unity and strength. Despite the challenges that couples face today, marital harmony need not be considered an impossible ideal. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nWayne A. Mack recognises the challenges before us and shows us how to meet those challenges with growing success. In this book, he has gathered a wealth of biblical insight and practical information on marital roles, communication, finances, sex, child rearing and family worship. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nBoth as a counselling aid and as a guide for husbands and wives to study together, this book offers true hope and help where couples need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P\u0026R Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489316311083,"sku":"9780875523859","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780875523859-Mack-Strengthening-your-marriage.jpg?v=1600066455"},{"product_id":"9780875526751-rcl-marriage-whose-dream-tripp-paul-david","title":"RCL Marriage: Whose Dream","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate spouse. The dream marriage. Where do they fall on your wish list? If your marriage seems less than ideal, is your patience with God wearing thin? Its possible to get caught up in our own dreams and expect God to deliver on our terms. But what if Gods dream for your marriage differs from yours? What if his plan is to sanctify you through the struggles of a challenging relationship? If your dream for the ideal marriage were to crumble, would your hope and joy crumble with it? They dont have to. In this eye-opening booklet, Paul David Tripp shows how refocusing your dreams on God-centered priorities can invigorate both you and your marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P\u0026R Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489351143467,"sku":"9780875526751","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780875526751-tripp-marriage-whose-dream.jpg?v=1600066606"},{"product_id":"9780976758266-when-sinners-say-i-do-discovering-the-power-of-the-gospel-for-marriage-harvey-dave","title":"When Sinners Say \"I Do\": Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher is temporarily Out of Stock, there may be a delay in fulfilling your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarriage is the union of two people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewho arrive at the altar toting some surprisingly large luggage. Often it gets opened right there on the honeymoon, sometimes it waits for the week after. The Bible calls it sin and understanding its influence can make all the difference for a man and a woman who are building a life together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave’s writing embraces the reader with humor and honesty as he speaks about sin and the power of the gospel to overcome it. He opens the delightful truth of God’s word and encourages the reader to see more clearly the glorious picture of what God does when sinners say “I do.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful book. It is honest, refreshing, practical, and above all biblical. These carefully written pages spill over with truth and grace. This book is liberating, Christ-centered and hope-filled, pointing the way to God-empowered marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Randy Alcorn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Harvey not only offers a biblical diagnosis of marital strife, but prescribes the cure as well - the gospel. When Sinners Say I Do provides clarity in conflict, hope in despair, and points the way to a joy-filled, God glorifying marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--C.J. Mahaney\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/reformers-recommends-christian-books-on-marriage\" title=\"Reformers Recommends: Christian Books on Marriage\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reformers Recommends: Christian Books on Marriage\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/rr-marriage.jpg?v=1635295624\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shepherd Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489426575403,"sku":"9780976758266","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9780976758266-harvey-when-sinners-say-i-do.jpg?v=1600066996"},{"product_id":"9781433503641-god-marriage-and-family-rebuilding-the-biblical-foundation-kostenberger-andreas-j-jones-david-w","title":"God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation","description":"\u003c!-- FXB130116 --\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation, Köstenberger and Jones explore the latest controversies, cultural shifts, and teachings within both the church and society and further apply Scripture's timeless principles to contemporary issues. This new edition includes an assessment of the family-integrated church movement; discussion of recent debates on corporal punishment, singleness, homosexuality, divorce and remarriage; and new sections on the theology of sex and the parenting of teens. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThis book will prove to be a valuable resource for personal and group study, Christian counseling, and marriage and family courses. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\"In breadth of coverage, thoroughness of learning, clarity of analysis and argument and, I think, soundness of judgment, this solid, lucid, pastorally angled treatise has no peer. Evangelicals who research, debate, teach, and counsel on gender, sex, marriage, and family will find it an endlessly useful resource\"?. \u003cbr\u003e\n- J. I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College; author, Knowing God\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489480052779,"sku":"9781433503641","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433503641-Kostenberger-Jones-God-marriage-and-family.jpg?v=1600067288"},{"product_id":"9781433523694-family-shepherds-calling-and-equipping-men-to-lead-their-homes-baucham-jr-voddie","title":"Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes","description":"\u003c!-- FXB141027 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to overestimate the importance of the family, and that of fathers in particular. We've heard it said, \"As the family goes, so goes the nation.\" But it can also be said that \"as the father goes, so goes the family.\" Consequently, Voddie Baucham has set out to teach men how to faithfully shepherd their families. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Derived from Baucham's monthly meetings with men in his church, Family Shepherds calls men to accountability for their God-given responsibilities in their homes. Baucham's clear style and practical approach will spur men to protect their marriage, raise kingdom-minded children, value the synergy between church and home, and navigate difficult family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433523694-family-shepherds-calling-and-equipping-men-to-lead-their-homes-baucham-jr-voddie.pdf?v=1650258842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"... This book provides a practical, biblical view to reform a man's life to reach new heights in leading his home with the future of the kingdom in mind!\"\u003cbr\u003e - Joe White, President, Kanakuk Kamps; author, FaithTraining\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10489536544811,"sku":"9781433523694","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433523694-Baucham-Family-shepherds-Calling-and-equipping-men.jpg?v=1600067551"},{"product_id":"9781433530074-shepherd-leader-at-home-the-knowing-leading-protecting-and-providing-for-your-family-witmer-timothy-z","title":"Shepherd Leader at Home, The: Knowing, Leading, Protecting, and Providing for Your Family","description":"\u003c!-- FXB130717 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHusbands and dads play a crucial role in the health and survival of the family. That's why leadership expert Tim Witmer has written this book - to strengthen our efforts to lead well. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e He applies a biblical framework to the role of leadership in the home, showing how effective shepherding involves \"knowing, leading, protecting, and providing for your family\"; all the while communicating solid principles with a down-to-earth, relatable tone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With marriage and the family under present-day pressures, it takes a wise man to think and write well about being a husband and father under God. This book reveals Dr. Witmer as just such a wise man, and makes his wisdom available to us all. Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- J. I. 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