Vocabulary
This is a period of time between two people with the goal of determining if they should marry.
What is courtship?
This verse says, “Above all else, guard your heart.”
What is Proverbs 4:23?
Worldly courtship often lacks these two things: boundaries and this governing authority.
What is God’s law?
Christian courtship is governed by this.
What is God’s law?
This book of the Bible says, “A threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
What is Ecclesiastes 4:12?
Sexual activity outside the covenant of marriage is called this.
What is fornication?
This verse asks, “Can two walk together unless they are agreed?”
What is Amos 3:3?
Preferring to be alone, unsupervised, and in hidden places is a common characteristic of this type of courtship.
What is worldly courtship?
Young people submit to biblical teaching, spiritual authority, and this family guidance.
What is parental guidance?
Why is it encouraged to marry someone from the same church?
What is you both have the same beliefs and values?
Sexual relations involving someone who is already married to another person.
What is adultery?
This verse teaches that a man shall leave his parents and be joined to his wife.
What is Genesis 2:24?
Public displays of affection and advancing intimacy prematurely awaken these.
What are desires of the flesh?
Everything done with “transparency” also means to do everything where.
What is in the light ?
What is the first step in starting a courtship with someone of interest?
What is asking for permission?
Marriage in Scripture is defined as this type of commitment between a man and a woman.
What is a covenant?
This verse warns that there is a way that seems right, but its end is destruction.
What is Proverbs 14:12?
Because of lack of values and restraint, relationships may result in this life-changing consequence.
What are unwanted pregnancies?
If instability arises, the relationship may be stopped and both remain this.
What are friends and brothers in Christ?
Unwanted pregnancies, Emotional and physical harm, instability and inconsistency, psychological damage, jealousy and possessiveness are examples of what type of Courtship?
What is a worldly Courtship?
During courtship, couples evaluate acceptance, unity of purpose, and this shared foundation.
What is compatibility of values and faith?
This verse says, “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.”
What is 2 Corinthians 6:14?
This biblical principle says, “Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”
What is Galatians 6:7–8?
After unity and agreement, courtship leads to this lifelong covenant.
What is marriage?
Without this third strand, marriage lacks spiritual strength and protection.
Who is God?