Examine some of the illustrations given in the Bible of departure from God's original plan of monogamy and the resultant jealousy and confusion-Abraham (Gen. 16:4-6), Jacob (Gen. 29-32), and David (I Sam. 11-21).

Consider the meaning of the New Testament teaching concerning the church as the bride of Christ. What obligations does this relationship place upon the individual believer? Would a clearer understanding of the sacred relationship between God and his people strengthen marriage ties and deepen conviction concerning the permanence of marriage? Does this seem to you to suggest the...

Examine some of the illustrations given in the Bible of departure from God's original plan of monogamy and the resultant jealousy and confusion-Abraham (Gen. 16:4-6), Jacob (Gen. 29-32), and David (I Sam. 11-21).

Consider the meaning of the New Testament teaching concerning the church as the bride of Christ. What obligations does this relationship place upon the individual believer? Would a clearer understanding of the sacred relationship between God and his people strengthen marriage ties and deepen conviction concerning the permanence of marriage? Does this seem to you to suggest the...