The Christian concept of marriage

Abstract

Christian marriage is a relationship between two matured adults. It is an opportunity for those who are already matured to co-exist. It is a monogamous relationship with a spiritual dimension. Couples are expected to exercise maximum prudence, magnanimity, temperance, fairness, fortitude and abiding faith in their daily relationship. The purpose of this paper is to define the concept of Christian marriage from the perspective of the New Testament.