Nakhati Jon

Examining Marriage, History and Culture

Covenant beloved

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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