{"id":80661,"date":"2023-10-13T00:01:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=80661"},"modified":"2023-10-11T15:18:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T23:18:58","slug":"church-of-god-items-related-to-dating-marriage-and-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/doctrine\/church-of-god-items-related-to-dating-marriage-and-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"Church of God items related to Dating, Marriage, and Sex"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many have questions about dating, sex, and marriage.<\/p>\n

This post has links to written as well as audio-video information related to those topics.<\/p>\n

The Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> put together the following animation related to dating:<\/p>\n

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First Date: Worldly vs. Christian <\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Should a first date be between two experienced pickup artists interested in fornication? Or should it be between a man and a woman who would like to actually know each other better? Does the Bible give any guidelines that Christians who date should pay attention to? If so, what are some? This brief animation shows a worldly pickup date at a bar, and an inelegant, but appropriate request for a date in a more open environment. Dating should be fun and involve communication, and not regrets. So, check out our animation on worldly vs. Christian dating. A free online book with more information on dating is available and titled: Dating: A Key to Success in Marriage, a practical guide for Christians.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Here is a link to our video: First Date: Worldly vs. Christian<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> also has this sermon from its ContinuingCOG<\/a> channel:<\/p>\n

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The Art of Christian Dating<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Dating is a key to success in marriage. Should Christians have different dating standards than those who are not real Christians? How are men and women different? Can people fall in love? What should people do on a date? What about getting physical? Who should pay for the date? What should a man expect from a date? What should a woman expect from a date? What should be the authority for morals? What should a date be like? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more. This is part one of a two-part series.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is a link to the sermon: The Art of Christian Dating<\/a>. Here is the second part:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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No One to Date? Teen Q&A? Engagement? 2nd Marriage?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

This is the second part of a two-part sermon on dating for Christians. In it, Dr. Thiel covers subjects such as what do you do if there is no one to date, if Christians can date or marry someone not part of the Continuing Church of God, dating for marriage, and pre-engagement counseling. He also provides answers to questions that teens have had about dating. He goes into the use of ‘social media’, avoidance of trolling, sexting, and some other matters somewhat unique to the 21st century. Dr. Thiel goes over factors such as cultural, racial, financial, age, mental, education, family, and other factors Christians should consider. He also discusses dating for those who have been married before, as well as if married couples should still date.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is a link to the sermon: No One to Date? Teen Q&A? Engagement? 2nd Marriage?<\/a><\/p>\n

The Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> put out the following sermon from its ContinuingCOG<\/a> channel related to sex and marriage:<\/p>\n

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Sex and Marriage<\/a><\/h3>\n

Why is there sex and why is there marriage? Parental discretion is advised as to whether or not everything in this sermon is now appropriate for their children. Dr. Thiel goes over scriptures, \u201cThe Missing Dimension in Sex,\u201d and provides answers to questions, such as:<\/p>\n

What did Jesus say about marriage?
\nAre married couples biblically supposed to have sex?
\nIs sex one way to express love?
\nDoes God have a purpose for sex?
\nWhat are the reasons for sex in marriage?
\nWhat are the purposes for marriage?
\nHow do humans differ from animals?
\nWas sex really necessary?
\nWhat are the divine purposes of sex?
\nWhy not fornication or adultery?
\nIs marriage supposed to be a God-plane relationship?
\nAre families intended as a God-plane relationship?
\nHow does reproduction picture spiritual salvation?
\nWhat are the different types of love?
\nWhat type of love should Christians have?
\nIs oral sex allowed?
\nIs anal sex prohibited by scripture?
\nShould intercourse be avoided during a woman\u2019s menstrual cycle?
\nIs it appropriate to enjoy your five senses?
\nAre Christian couples supposed to produce godly offspring?
\nWhat about building character and God\u2019s deification plan?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Here is a link to the video: Sex and Marriage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

We also have the following sermon on marriage:<\/p>\n

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You Can Make YOUR Marriage Work<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

God created marriage, but many do not seem to know how to make their marriages work. How are men and women different? What should happen in the first year of marriage? What about love and selfishness? Why are there divorces? What can be done to make your marriage work? Why is there marriage? Is marriage part of a God-plane relationship? In addition to going over scriptures, Dr. Thiel goes over a list of five ways to rebuild your marriage and a list of eleven keys to a happier marriage. You can make your marriage work if you truly have faith and believe God. A related written article is titled: Making Your Marriage Work<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the video sermon: You Can Make YOUR Marriage Work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Some items of related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Dating: A Key to Success in Marriage<\/a> This booklet is a practical dating guide for Christians. It discusses many aspects of dating, as well as who to not consider for marriage. Two related sermons are available: The Art of Christian Dating<\/a>. and <\/span>No One to Date? Teen Q&A? Engagement? 2nd Marriage?<\/a> A short animation is also available: First Date: Worldly vs. Christian<\/a>.
\nLove, Marriage, and Sex <\/a>It is important to get them in the right order.
\nGod Created Marriage<\/a> Some falsely claim that God did not create marriage and that fornication is fine. What does the Bible really teach? Here is a version in Mandarin Chinese y^R\u001b\u0090 ZZY\u00fb<\/a>.
\nMaking Your Marriage Work<\/a> Marriage is not always easy, but it pictures a divine relationship. How can you make your marriage work? Here is a link to the video sermon: You Can Make YOUR Marriage Work<\/a>.
\nHere’s the Plain Truth About OLD TESTAMENT POLYGAMY<\/a> by Herbert Armstrong. Here is a related article in the Spanish language: \u00bfEs la poligamia una senda de Dios?<\/a>
\nHusbands Love Your Wives<\/a> An article written by the late Selmer Hegvold.
\nWhy sex and marriage? What are each spouse\u2019s responsibilities regarding sex in the marriage? What is not allowed according to God\u2019s word?<\/a> Why is there sex and why is there marriage? Parental discretion is advised as to whether or not everything in this article is now appropriate for their children. Dr. Thiel goes over scriptures, The Missing Dimension in Sex<\/em>, and provides answers to questions many have had. A related sermon is available: Sex and Marriage<\/a>.
\nAre any types of birth control scripturally allowed? <\/a>Did Jesus make a statement that might be consistent with birth control? Are there any methods that might be appropropriate? What methods would be biblically prohibited? Here is a link a related video: Can Christians Use Birth Control?<\/a>
\nFIFTH COMMANDMENT: Honor and Be Honorable<\/a>\u00a0The fifth commandment involves family relationships. Is it more than parents and children? What about love and ruling well your household? Here is a link to a related sermon:\u00a0Honor Your Parents and Rule Honorably<\/a>.
\nFive Rules for Effective Parenting<\/a> Do you know that there are five simple rules that can make you a more effective parent? Here is a link to a version in Mandarin Chinese N\u201dga{\u20acSUg eHv\u201e[PYsQ{\u20ac\u00b2\u2030\u00c4R\u0019<\/a>. There is also a 12 1\/2 minute English language YouTube video on this, also titled Five Rules for Effective Parenting<\/a>.
\nWhat Psychologists do not Know About Child Rearing<\/a> This is an article by Herbert Armstrong that was used as the introduction to the pdf booklet The Plain Truth About Child Rearing<\/a>.
\nThe Plain Truth About Child Rearing<\/a> This is a pdf booklet that the old WCG put out. <\/span>
\nThe Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free draft\/unedited pdf book explaining the what the Ten Commandments are, where they came from, how early professors of Christ viewed them, and how various ones, including the Beast of Revelation, will oppose them. A related sermon is titled: The Ten Commandments and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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