Nakhati Jon

Examining Marriage, History and Culture

Defining Marriage

Searching for the Sacrificial Lover’s Identity

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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

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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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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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