Courting: Boy Meets Girl

This first message on Biblical marriage shows the foundation that should be established, joining one man to one woman for life. We call these beginning steps "courtship", the process whereby one man woos one woman, respectfully seeking to make her his mate. We will consider four requirements for this pursuit, making it pleasing to God and successful for the couple: (1) SUBMISSION is critical, first to God and then to others in authority - this lays the foundation for the marriage, providing guidance and harmony; (2) SEPARATION is essential, seeking to only be yoked with a fellow believer - this joins spouses who pull in the same direction, providing teamwork and unity; (3) SANCTIFICATION is practical, abstaining from sexual immorality - this elevates and purifies marriage, providing self-control and purity; (4) SACRIFICE is powerful, limiting all decisions t