A Scriptural View of Marriage (2): Marriage Is Ordained by God

(You can find Part 1 of this series, addressing marriage as a picture of the gospel, here.) It should go without saying that marriage is God’s idea, and I often joke that the Lord was having one of his best days when he came up with it! Sadly, many in our culture see marriage as... Read More

Guest Post: Is the Bible Against Spanking?

(The following is a guest post by Jon Akin, pastor of Fairview Church in Lebanon, TN.) In the wake of the Adrian Peterson abuse allegations, people across the country are discussing spanking. A generation ago, spanking was commonplace, but people claim we have evolved as a society, become more enlightened, and now we understand based... Read More

A Scriptural View of Marriage (1): Marriage Is a Picture of the Gospel

There is no mistaking the fact that the institution of marriage is under attack from all sides. There is, of course, the constant cultural onslaught from those who would simply redefine what marriage is to include homosexual, polygamous, and other non-traditional unions. Pastors, church leaders, and thoughtful Christians will need to equip themselves to explain... Read More