• Genesis 2:21-25
    And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. And Adam said:
    “This is now bone of my bones
    And flesh of my flesh;
    She shall be called Woman,
    Because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
     
  • Matthew 19:3-9
    The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?” And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who madethem at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” They said to Him, “Why then did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?” He said to them, “Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.”
     
  • Genesis 2:18
    And the LORD God said, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him."
     
  • Malachi 2:14-17
    Yet you say, "For what reason?"
    Because the LORD has been witness
    Between you and the wife of your youth,
    With whom you have dealt treacherously;
    Yet she is your companion
    And your wife by covenant.
    But did He not make them one,
    Having a remnant of the Spirit?
    And why one?
    He seeks godly offspring.
    Therefore take heed to your spirit,
    And let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth.
    "For the LORD God of Israel says
    That He hates divorce,
    For it covers one's garment with violence,"
    Says the LORD of hosts.
    "Therefore take heed to your spirit,
    That you do not deal treacherously."
    You have wearied the LORD with your words;
    Yet you say,
    "In what way have we wearied Him?"
    In that you say,
    "Everyone who does evil
    Is good in the sight of the LORD,
    And He delights in them,"
    Or, "Where is the God of justice?"
     
  • Genesis 1:27-28
    So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
     
  • Revelation 19:7
    Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready."
     
  • Exodus 20:14
    "You shall not commit adultery.

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Covenant, Marriage


Resources

Marriage—A God-Plane Relationship (Part Seven)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The biblical concept of husband and wife being one flesh, originating in Genesis 2:24, signifies a profound union where a man leaves his father and mother to be joined to his wife, becoming one flesh. Jesus Christ reinforces this in Matthew 19:6 and Mark 10:8, emphasizing that they are no longer two but one flesh, highlighting …


Marriage—A God-Plane Relationship (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Marriage, as introduced by God, is placed on a spiritual plane, reflecting the divine image in which humanity was created. Our relationships, especially marriages, should embody this God-plane quality, prioritizing spiritual preparation for the Kingdom of God over mere physical aspects. Jesus Christ, in Matthew 19:4-6, reaffirms …


The Perfect Marriage

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Marriage has been under assault for many years, facing challenges from societal shifts and moral erosion. Over the past several decades, various movements and changes in laws have undermined the sanctity of this union, from the sexual revolution and eased divorce laws to the rise of feminism and the acceptance of practices …


Marriage—A God-Plane Relationship (Part Four)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Psalm 128 illustrates how honoring and working with God within marriage and family life yields the finest outcomes for His Kingdom. When a marriage is founded on the fear of the Lord, the couple starts on the right path, and they can anticipate positive results and fruitful blessings over time. Such a foundation leads to …


The Sacredness of Marriage

Article by James Beaubelle

Marriage, as a sacred covenant, stands as a cornerstone of God's design for humanity, reflecting His divine purpose and order. God established marriage as a holy bond between one man and one woman, sanctifying it in Genesis 2:18 and 2:24, where He declared that they should be joined as one flesh, forming a family unit by leaving …


Christian Marriage (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The evil of the mixed marriages in the Book of Malachi was a spiritual defilement, yoking spiritual and worldly elements, intrinsically unequal.


Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Eleven)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Our concept of marriage must be positive and more mature, modeled after Christ's attentiveness toward the Church, as opposed to the world's distorted concept.


Marriage—A God-Plane Relationship (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

It is God's involvement that provides the blessings and advantages to the Christian marriage. With God in our marriages, we have the power to make them successful.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Covenant, Marriage