Friends and Lovers: Cultivating Companionship and Intimacy in Marriage
Neither a comprehensive marriage manual, nor a complete exploration of the theological significance of marriage, Friends and Lovers focuses on two key ingredients in a vital marriage, friendship and sexual intimacy. Drawing from the wisdom of the Bible, especially the Book of Proverbs, Joel Beeke shows you how to grow closer to your spouse both emotionally and physically.
Top Highlights
“ close friendship in marriage is life’s greatest gift” (source)
“Friendship requires kindred spirits—that is, hearts and minds on the same wavelength” (source)
“true marital friendship is the personal bond of shared life in Christ” (source)
“In Song of Solomon 5:16, the bride says of her husband, ‘This is my beloved, and this is my friend.’ On one level, that verse reveals the beautiful love between Christ and his bride, the church. But on another level, it shows how our marriages should mirror Christ’s bond with his church. What a blessing to be able to say of your spouse, ‘This is my beloved, and this is my friend.’” (source)
“God told the woman that the result of her sin was that her desire would be to conquer her husband, but that he would continue to rule over her, resulting in conflict, anger, and bitter estrangement. If you wonder why friendship in marriage can be difficult, the short answer is ‘original sin.’” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Friends and Lovers: Cultivating Companionship and Intimacy in Marriage
- Author: Beeke, Joel R.
- Publisher: Cruciform Press
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9781936760466