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by Douglas Wilson (Author) "A short walk through the marriage and family section of the local Christian bookstore easily demonstrates that modern Christians have a tremendous interest in the..." (more)
Key Phrases: creation ordinance, godly husband, godly offspring, Old Testament, Reforming Marriage, Song of Solomon
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How would you describe the spiritual aroma of your home? The source of this aroma is the relationship between husband and wife. Many can fake an attempt at keeping God's standards in some external way. What we cannot fake is the resulting, distinctive aroma of pleasure to God.

Reforming Marriage does what few books on marriage do today: it provides biblical advice. Douglas Wilson points to the need for obedient hearts on the part of both husbands and wives. Godly marriages proceed from obedient hearts, and the greatest desire of an obedient heart is the glory of God.

About the Author
Douglas Wilson is pastor of Christ Church, Moscow, Idaho and editor of Credenda/Agenda magazine. He is the author of Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning and contributor to Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Richness of the Reformed Faith.


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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Canon Press; Revised edition (February 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1885767455
  • ISBN-13: 978-1885767455
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,381 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Magnifying God through Marriage, April 21, 2001
When I read the sentence, "the chief end of marriage is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever" (p. 12), I was hooked. This is the best Christian book on marriage that I have read (and I've read a lot of them!). It is straightforward and to the point, Biblical, enjoyable, and practical.

Wilson covers topics well, dealing with the divine purpose for marriage (chapter 1), headship and authority (chapter 2), husband and wife roles (chapter 3), courtesy and romance (chapter 4), conflict resolution (chapter 5 - excellent!), temptations (chapter 6), sex (chapter 7), children (chapter 8), and divorce/remarriage (chapter 9).

There were several insights in this book that were especially helpful to me: particularly on the headship of husbands and the God-given (though different) orientations of men and women. Wilson wisely says: "The fundamental orientation of an obedient man is to his calling or vocation under God. Under normal circumstances, he cannot fulfill his calling alone - he needs help. The fundatmental orientation of an obedient woman is to give that help. Another way of saying this is that the man's orientation is to do the job with her help, while the woman's orientation is to help him do the job. He is oriented to the task, and she is oriented to him." (p. 65). That is excellent! If more couples understood that, a lot of needless misunderstanding would be avoided.

As a pastor, I have started using this book in premarital counseling. I think every Christian couple should read this book and do some hard thinking about marriage from a Biblical perspective.

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35 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Finest Marriage Book Ever Written, July 25, 2000
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In just over 100 pages, Wilson manages to do what thousands of pages of the normal pablum never get done: explain clearly what marriage is in God's eyes; the exact inter-relationship between headship, service and love; and how to put things on track from the beginning (or put them back on track if need be).

Wilson's deep understanding of the practical outworking of covenants shines through every (often-humorous) paragraph, and his solidly-rooted theology keeps everything completely Christ-centered.

Yet while every theologian should read Reforming Marriage, this is not a book written for theologians: it is a book for every Christian. Your systematic theology prof and your seemingly-retarded teenager will draw equally well from its wisdom. That's quite a feat; and an accomplishment carried out by few so well or as consistently as by Wilson. Praise God that he carries it out with this particularly vital topic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate; push the 1-Click Button now!, October 5, 1999
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If your marriage is in trouble, then get this book. I bought five copies of it, and I cycle them amongst my friends. My marriage is in great shape due to the sound, Biblical teachings in this book. It clearly defines the roles of both husband and wife. A must read for all Christians!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
A must read for anyone who wishes to view marriage through God's eyes and who isn't afraid to reshape his or her worldview on the matter. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Lia C. Diorio

3.0 out of 5 stars Read with saltshaker in hand
If you take this book with a grain (or several) of salt, you can glean some useful, (mostly) Scriptural advice from it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. Kaufman

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Biblical Advice on Marriage
If you've read your bible you shouldn't be surprised by anything in this book- it's all in there and it is sound doctrine- but it has been washed over, ignored, and disregarded by... Read more
Published 10 months ago by B. Doolin

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on christian marriage I have ever read
After reading many reviews of this book I decided to get it. I was not disappointed. It is very challenging on many levels, biblically based, and clear. Read more
Published 19 months ago by A. Johnsen

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for husbands and wives
I bought this as a wedding gift for my best friend and her husband who just got married. I thought the book would get them much, much farther in life than a stainless steel place... Read more
Published 22 months ago by skater

5.0 out of 5 stars So far, the Best Book on Marriage in the Christian Home
As I was listening to this audiobook, I was impressed that Douglas Wilson stuck with the Biblical concepts of marriage. Read more
Published on July 7, 2007 by T A Phillips

5.0 out of 5 stars Married or Not Here It Is Straight From the Bible
Amazing how God gives us exactly what we need at the very moment we need it. Read this to find out what submissive really means and what respect really is in a marriage. Read more
Published on July 5, 2007 by Ann C. Shreve

2.0 out of 5 stars Love at first sight, but then...
I suppose I am the only male to give this book less than five stars, but here goes. There are many good points in this book (which is why I gave it two stars, and might even give... Read more
Published on February 26, 2007 by Patrick Beard

5.0 out of 5 stars Reforming Marriage is a must have.
Although the book I got from Amazon I had to return because it started on page 33 I have read the entire book and it has changed my way of thinking about alot of things. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by Tresa Poe

5.0 out of 5 stars it was great
Douglas Wilson had some great insights here that have certainly helped me a lot.
Published on September 30, 2006 by James Cooper

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