Preparing for Your Marriage

by William J. McRae

• ISBN13: 9780310427612
• ISBN10: 0310427614
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1980-09-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

William McRae feels that most couples enter into marriage unprepared. Their expectations are unrealistic, their roles are undeveloped, their responsibilities are unknown, and their goals are undetermined. Because of this every couple married by Pastor McRae must be willing to participate in a premarriage study program. The material that has been developed and used over the years is essentially the content of this book.

Author Biography

William McRae (D. Min., Dallas Theological Seminary) is chancellor at Ontario Bible College and Ontario Theological Seminary in Willowdale, Ontario

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Objectives
How to Use This Study Guide
The Criteria for Marriage
The First Priority	p. 25
Parental Approval	p. 32
Tests of Love	p. 36
Marriage Is for Grown-Ups	p. 40
Christian Marriage
Seven Basics
In the Beginning	p. 50
Completely Perfect	p. 54
Normal or Abnormal?	p. 58
Two's a Company	p. 60
The Timeless Triangle	p. 70
Stuck, for Life!	p. 77
God's Goal for Your Marriage	p. 84
The Christian Husband
Who's in Charge?	p. 86
The Supreme Sacrifice	p. 94
Life's Greatest Challenge	p. 103
The Christian Wife
Help Is On the Way	p. 112
An Explosive Issue	p. 118
Your Highest Vocation	p. 129
Before Your Marriage
Frustration or Fulfillment	p. 137
Pondering Through Proverbs	p. 152
An Excellent Wife	p. 166
Keys to a Happy Home	p. 172
Your Wedding and After
Setting Your Goals	p. 179
"One Flesh," and ...	p. 182
Family Planning	p. 185
The Three Stages of Marriage	p. 187
Planning Your Ceremony	p. 193
Marriage Vows	p. 198
Ring Vows	p. 206
Unity Candle	p. 209
"Reaffirming Family Ties"	p. 210
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