Publisher's Synopsis
Today, many people live together and frequently have children prior to getting married. This presents the Church, which maintains traditional ideals, with a tremendous challenge and opportunity to relate to those people coming to the Church for marriage, remarriage or the baptism of their children in a new and meaningful way.;In this sensitive book, the author does not compromise the ideals of a Christian marriage, nevertheless he demonstrates that the meaning of marriage is part biblical and part cultural. While biblical teaching remains constant, cultural patterns change and it is to these changes that he calls the Church to respond lovingly and generously, affirming what is good in contemporary relationships and encouraging people towards a fuller understanding and experience of Christian marriage.
