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Marriage

Ronald Hanko
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Ronald Hanko's pamphlet defends the biblical doctrine of marriage against contemporary attacks, emphasizing that marriage is a divine institution ordained by God as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. Drawing on Scripture passages such as Matthew 19:6 and Romans 7:2, Hanko argues that God alone joins spouses together and that this bond can only be dissolved by death, challenging modern acceptance of divorce and alternative relationships. This resource provides a concise biblical and theological foundation for understanding Christian marriage as a creation ordinance grounded in God's immutable Word.

The institution of marriage is increasingly under attack today not only in the world but also in the church. More and more families are affected by divorce, and in the church divorce for every cause is allowed (Matthew 19:3). Church officials “declare” that marriage is no longer necessary and that living together without marriage is not sin. Homosexuality and other perverse behaviour is made lawful. This attack on marriage comes from every side. All the more reason, therefore, to listen to...

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Ronald Hanko
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CPRC Pamphlets
Scripture References
Matthew
Matthew 19:3Matthew 19:6Matthew 19:9
Psalms
Psalms 119:105Psalms 11:3
Romans
Romans 7:2Romans 7:2-3
Topics
Marriage and FamilyChristian LivingBiblical Interpretation
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