Marriage, as presented in the Bible, stands as the primary bond of society and the foundation of social life. Before a society or family can exist, a marriage must be formed between a man and a woman, a union that remains the true definition of marriage. This divine institution, established by God from the beginning, serves multiple purposes: companionship, romantic relationship, sexual union, covenant, joint livelihood, parenting, and a shared relationship with the Father and Jesus Christ. The principle that two become one in marriage underscores its significance, with God actively joining husband and wife together. God ordained marriage as His idea for humanity, creating it alongside human beings to teach the type of relationship the church must have with Christ. From the creation story, God Himself decided man needed a mate, pronouncing the first marriage union by bringing Eve to Adam. Marriage reflects God's purpose for mankind, emphasizing faithfulness as essential to both human and divine relationships. The purpose of marriage in this life is to prepare us through faithfulness for an eternally faithful union with Christ, highlighting the sanctity, sacredness, and permanence of the marriage bond. While not every human must marry, God desires peace in marriages, as the fruit of the Spirit is sown in peace. Marriage serves as a type of the coming divine union with Christ, where He will present the church to Himself as glorious, holy, and without blemish. Throughout the Bible, God's relationship with His people is pictured as a marriage, with Christ as the husband and His people as His wife. Faithfulness in marriage mirrors the covenant relationship with God, and unfaithfulness, akin to spiritual adultery, breaks this bond. The prophets often used the marriage metaphor to express Israel's unfaithfulness to God, yet also spoke of future restoration as a renewed marriage covenant. In the New Testament, the church is seen as the betrothed bride of Christ, with a call to remain spiritually undefiled. Principles for a successful marriage include submission, giving, and humility, as well as choosing to communicate positively, to make a house a home, to embrace the whole family with patience, to live in love as a decision, and to commit to staying together until death. These choices reflect the preparation to be the Bride of Christ, a union that will last forever. Ultimately, the marriage of the church to Jesus Christ signifies an intimate Family relationship, ruling with Him in glory for eternity.