Considering Marriage
How should one go about making the decision to marry? God created and instituted marriage (Genesis 2), but we find the Bible does not provide a specific list of commands or a checklist for making the decision to marry. Fortunately, God does provide guidance and direction in his scriptures. Knowing what the Bible says about marriage and biblical living can provide a more complete picture of the decision-making process.
ACCFS Home PageIntroduction
The purpose of this booklet is to support you and those who counsel you (e.g., parents, ministers, mentors) with biblical principles of decision making as it relates to marriage.
The Marriage Journey
The stages listed are meant to help the reader consider and identify common phases involved when an individual moves from singleness to marriage. This model can be used to raise discussion and increase perspective in this area of discipleship.
The Marriage Journey
Am I Ready for Marriage?
What is a Healthy, Balanced Life?
Life is full of situations and transitions which can shape and affect our growth, identity, and well-being. It is important we, as Christ followers, have healthy habits and disciplines in place which encourage us to stay grounded and holistically healthy at all times, even amid life’s transitions.
Learn MoreGod's Design for Sexuality
God knew that sexuality would be a powerful, intense drive, and as with the rest of creation God looked at it and called it “very good”. We as humankind can and should see the beauty in and celebrate all aspects of God’s design for us, including sexuality.
Learn MoreStewarding Your Sexual Desire
Having sexual thoughts, feelings, and desires are part of the human experience as God has created all of us as sexual beings. An accurate understanding will equip us to steward sexual desiring a God-honoring way.
Learn MoreA Greater Purpose
What has God used to grow you in your life? It is a big question, and one that each person would answer differently. Many times, when people look back, they can testify to the power of unanswered prayers in their lives. For individuals that are single, this may involve situations where they encountered the marriage decision.
Learn MoreApproaching the Marriage Decision
Marriage Decision Framework
Because a marriage relationship impacts so many areas of life, it is important to use a sound, faith-based approach when considering the marriage decision. This principles-based framework uses the acronym, FAITH, to promote a wise, biblically informed, and counseled choice.
Learn MoreWalking Through the Framework
Use this guide to reflect and discuss the various aspects of the Marriage Decision Framework.
Learn MoreMarriage Decision Making
God designed and ordained marriage in the Garden of Eden before sin entered the world. This article is meant to be a practical look at the marriage decision process. We seek to discuss what it means to pursue “marriage by faith.”
Learn MoreA Guide for Reflection
One of the aspects of utilizing godly wisdom is performing self-reflection. The following are some topics which can guide this crucial process as you prepare to consider marriage.
Learn MoreKeeping a Balanced Perspective
We each view life from our own perspective. While this is certainly normal, we all have blind spots and tendencies in our thinking which may lead us to inaccurate conclusions. Because the marriage decision is so important, we must be intentional about keeping a balanced perspective as we seek to discern well.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Discover answers to frequently asked questions during the marriage decision process.
Learn MoreIntentionally Seeking Marriage
Guide to Seeking Marriage
As one approaches the marriage decision, there are various approaches that can be God-honoring as well as emotionally and relationally healthy. Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Discover answers to frequently asked questions during the marriage decision process. Learn More