Nakhati Jon

Examining Marriage, History and Culture

Defining Marriage

Searching for the Sacrificial Lover’s Identity

Defining Marriage

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Defining Covenant Marriage

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.

Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s (1806-1861) poem gives the marriage identity and the sacrificial lover’s identity. Their exclusive relationship reflects the divine-human relationship.

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Couple Counsel in the Middle of Choir Practice

Updates, Defining Marriage

Last winter, a Persian couple invited me to join them for their choir practice at Prestonwood Baptist outside of Dallas, Texas. I thought, Oh my but left with an Oh-wow-feeling! I felt like I just came out of couple counseling

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A Snapshot in Defining a Covenant Marriage

Defining Marriage

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series Defining Covenant Marriage

I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the Lord – Ez. 16:62

The Bible gives snapshots of how we should define marriage. God’s relational covenant with his people traces how the Bible defines a covenant marriage. Isaiah 55:3 states, “Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.” A divinely witnessed promise of love summarizes the covenant way in salvation, this divine-human relationship re-echos in marriage.

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En Route to Defining a Covenant Marriage – Countering Contract

Defining Marriage

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Defining Covenant Marriage

My beloved is mine, and I am his – Song of Solomon 2:16

God’s relational covenant with his people demonstrates the definition of a covenant marriage. The divine character of God forms a covenant identity that pursues one’s beloved diligently in a sacrificial way to promote relationship and further unity.

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Is Marriage a Covenant or Contract? Society’s dilemma

Defining Marriage

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Defining Covenant Marriage

For marriage, distinguishing the meaning between the two can make a difference in commitment and promises. Society today mixes and deludes the meaning of marriage.

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Essence of the Covenant Matrix

Defining Marriage

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Defining Covenant Marriage

A matrix molds an environment determining how something develops or shapes. Today, society and governmental determinations shape marriage to define a secular or contract matrix. However, a covenant marriage in God’s presence affirms the covenant matrix that molds this pattern to reflect God’s nature.

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