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Summary: AMAZING!
Review: I have read countless books on marriage, and they all seem to lack something...which is mostly a clear cut DESCRIPTION in lamens terms of what a wife's MAIN duties are in marriage and what a husbands MAIN duties are per the Bible. THIS BOOK clearly states that in a refreshing way.
I LOVE that pretty much every principal in the book is backed up with scripture, that it's not just their opinion. It's God's opinion for marriage.
Traditional marriages never worked and role less (50/50) marriages don't work. If they did the divorce rate wouldn't continue to be so high and couples wouldn't continue to feel so disillusioned in their marriages and thinking SOMETHING is missing. If you are looking for a guide to your marriage and have not found it yet THIS is the book I would recommend.
I devoured this book in 2 afternoons. My husband and I are now reading it TOGETHER every Wed. evening as our own personal "bible study" on marriage (he was TRULY impressed how quickly I read it and scribbled notes :). I have already mailed a copy of this book to a girlfriend who recently got married. I've convinced my sister who is in a serious relationship to purchase it and talk about it with her boyfriend (she in turn has bought it for her girlfriend who is recently married) AND I'm thinking of sending it to my little sister, 20 yrs old. because although she is not in a relationship I want her to see the kind of servant leader the Lord wants her to have and to strive to find a man with these characteristics and for her to live up to her potential in God's eyes one day.
I'm surprised how much this book has touched me, and in return my marriage and the domino effect it has had because of that to others in my life. When you FINALLY find the answers to your questions I guess you want to share it with the world. lol.
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Summary: A must-read for 21st Century marriage
Review: I've been married just over 2 years. My husband and i read this book during our engagement. Because of the fact that we are a multi-ethnic couple (i'm caucasian, he's arab), it was essential that we work at figuring out what God's design for marriage is, not just what the 'american' or the 'eastern-arab' traditional model is...because it would just be too hard to combine both of our backgrounds!...even though we are both evangelical Christians. granted, most couples are not in our unique situation, but even so, i highly recommend this book. it is easy to read and is factual, as opposed to being an 'emotional' attempt at getting the reader to ascribe to the author's viewpoint. It's definitely different than anything you may have ever read...and so different than other books i've read on marriage. i encourage you to give it a read and let me know what you think.
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Summary: Very illuminating, excellent book
Review: If you want a clear, biblical, not traditional, but biblical look at marital roles, this book is excellent. I give it top marks. I think it is a must read.
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Summary: Defining a Biblical Marriage in the 21st Century
Review: It is a well known statistic today that 1 of 2 marriages ends in divorce. One of reasons could well be a confusion on the roles the Bible prescribes for marriage. Although this book presents the idea of the husband as the head of the relationship, it does not present him as the "boss" or as a modern-day Archie Bunker. Instead, men are strongly encouraged in this book to take the lead in serving, in supporting, and in sustaining the other members of the family.The authors begin by defining the confusion over marital roles today, and the resulting chaos. They then outline the husband's role as servant-leader, and describe his core concerns. The wife's role is then outlined as helper-lover, and her concerns are also presented. Two chapters are devoted to the idea of submission, dispeling many myths regarding it. Common problems are addressed, and practical applications are provided. The book closes with two helpful appendices recounting the breakdown of gender roles in ancient Rome, and the impact that Paul's words had on that generation. I recommend this book wholeheartedly for both husbands and wives desiring to gain a better understanding of a Biblical-oriented marriage.
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Summary: Defining a Biblical Marriage in the 21st Century
Review: It is a well known statistic today that 1 of 2 marriages ends in divorce. One of reasons could well be a confusion on the roles the Bible prescribes for marriage. Although this book presents the idea of the husband as the head of the relationship, it does not present him as the "boss" or as a modern-day Archie Bunker. Instead, men are strongly encouraged in this book to take the lead in serving, in supporting, and in sustaining the other members of the family. The authors begin by defining the confusion over marital roles today, and the resulting chaos. They then outline the husband's role as servant-leader, and describe his core concerns. The wife's role is then outlined as helper-lover, and her concerns are also presented. Two chapters are devoted to the idea of submission, dispeling many myths regarding it. Common problems are addressed, and practical applications are provided. The book closes with two helpful appendices recounting the breakdown of gender roles in ancient Rome, and the impact that Paul's words had on that generation. I recommend this book wholeheartedly for both husbands and wives desiring to gain a better understanding of a Biblical-oriented marriage.
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Summary: feminist convinced
Review: My first marriage was a roleless marriage--one of "equality." That didn't work. The models provided to me have been traditional marriages and roleless marriages. I haven't liked what I've seen. Then I heard about the Biblical marriage and that it wasn't the traditional marriage. My boyfriend, now fiance, treats me so well and said that this was the Biblical experience. I didn't believe until I attended the Family Life marriage conference .... It was there that I learned of this book. It's convincing with sound, Biblical reasons. It explains how the S word works for both partners to be empowered and feel loved. I no longer consider submission to be allowing dominance but rather following the leader of our family. As my friend said, God asks us to do roles that are harder. I'm up for the challenge!
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Summary: Great advice for those who are clueless (or not)!
Review: My husband and I were raised in divorced homes. We did not know anything about God's plan for marriage until we read this book. I recommend it to anyone who needs to know how God wants a marriage to work. Learn to have a biblical marriage, not a traditional or modern one! Read this book to learn what roles God really wants you to play! You will be so glad that you bought this book. Good luck to you in your marriage!
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Summary: Great advice for those who are clueless (or not)!
Review: My husband and I were raised in divorced homes. We did not know anything about God's plan for marriage until we read this book. I recommend it to anyone who needs to know how God wants a marriage to work. Learn to have a biblical marriage, not a traditional or modern one! Read this book to learn what roles God really wants you to play! You will be so glad that you bought this book. Good luck to you in your marriage!
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Summary: Ancient wisdom for 21st century minds
Review: Of all the books my Finacee and I have read to prepare for marriage, this is by far our favorite! The authors challenge the myth of the roleless marriage and establish that God has given the husband and wife unique roles. The husband is a Servant-Leader, and the wife is a Helper-Lover. In doing so they fearlessly take on the "S-word", what submission really means. It's not her role (as if God created a woman to be a mere doormat!), but merely a response to her husbands Servant-Leadership as she embraces her own role as a Helper-Lover. The authors provide a picture of the culture for which Paul was writing, and show that it is suprisingly cosmopolitan like our own. Where others try to twist controversial portions of the scriptures to fit modern ideas, these authors uncover the ancient wisdom of God and bring it to life in the 21st century.
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Summary: Very Practical...
Review: The best of the "Christian Marriage" genre. I've read several books on marriage and this is probably the most practical. It tackles the tough questions like: Is it important to have a stay-at-home parent? What does it mean for a husband to be a servant leader? And, what does the Bible mean when it instructs women to be submissive to their husbands? My wife and I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who's interested in a Biblical perspective of modern marriage
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