“”I think science/logic should resolve that marriage begins with the birth of your first child.”
In Genesis, when Satan temped Eve, the scripture says, “She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.” Gen 3:6. Gen 3:20 refers to Eve as Adam’s wife, These references predate their first child, and any reference to having sex.”
Here we are distinguished between the logical roll of marriage and the religious meaning & duties of marriage.
Logically we need marriage to keep parents together for the sake of their children and stability. Therefore logically marriage is most important at birth.
The religious question is a slightly different matter, that obviously differs not only with faith but denominations of faiths and in many cases individual interpersonal of faiths.
I asked for all of theses interpretation so that I might really examine the true meaning and propose of marriage.
The propose of this examination is a resolution of “the essence of marriage” and thus the most logical policy in going about entering & upholding a marriage.
For your help in this regard I am thankful.
“I asked for all of theses interpretation so that I might really examine the true meaning and purpose of marriage.”
Ahh, if that’s what you wanted to know then let me propose this: An earthly picture of Christ’s relationship to the Church (all believers—not a specific denomination)—a picture of salvation. The moment one says, “I do,” he is married. The wedding ring symbolizes your marriage of your unending bond, and the consummation symbolizes becoming “one flesh.”
Marriage is the example used over and over again in the Bible regarding Christ and His bride. That’s why Satan wants to destroy the institution of marriage, and it’s true meaning—it messes up God’s picture to the world of His love, and the relationship He wants to have with all men.