Two Shall Become One Flesh: the Biblical Doctrine of Marriage
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چکیده
Marriage is an intensely practical matter. As a result, the subject of marriage is commonly taken up in practical teaching or in counselling rather than in a study of biblical doctrine. We have a strong biblical basis for this. In Paul’s letters, the subject of marriage in taken up in the practical rather than doctrinal sections of his letters. In this study, we will look at marriage from a doctrinal point of view, but we must not lose sight of the practical nature of this subject.
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