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~ Larry Crabb (Author) "Several months ago I was working on a rough draft of this book during a flight to New York City..." (more)
Key Phrases: secondary emotional response, marital oneness, offending event, Soul Oneness, Body Oneness, Spirit Oneness (more...)
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An all-new discussion guide for couples has been added to this classic best-seller to allow readers to dig into it and apply it to their own lives and marriages.


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Psychologist Larry Crabb cuts to the heart of the biblical view of marriage: the "one-flesh" relationship. He argues convincingly that the deepest needs of human personality -- security and significance -- ultimately cannot be satisfied by a marriage partner. We need to turn to the Lord, rather than our spouse, to satisfy our needs. This frees both partners for "soul oneness," a commitment to minister to our spouse's needs rather than manipulating them to meet our own needs. With "soul oneness" comes renewed "body oneness," where couples enjoy sexual pleasure as an expression and outgrowth of a personal relationship. The Marriage Builder also identifies three building blocks essential to constructing marriage: the grace of God, true marriage commitment, and acceptance of one's mate. Now for the first time, discussion questions have been added to aid couples who want to come to deeper understanding of marriage. Helpful to counselors and laypersons alike, The Marriage Builder is for anyone who longs to transform marriage from trial to triumph.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truthful, and full of the wisdom only God can inspire., June 13, 1998
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We have just completed a study with another couple using Dr. Crabb's book, that has spanned more than 5 months, and we will be starting over again in a couple of months. This time however, we will be including several other couples because it is too good to not share it. This is truly a manual for a biblical marriage, whether newly-married, or married for a lifetime. Dr. Crabb describes our self-centerdness so accurately, and gives such realistic examples of the pitfalls we find ourselves trapped in. Fortunately he also gives examples of how to avoid common mistakes. His description of marriage as our chance to minister exclusively to our spouses and provide tangible evidence of God's love to each other is accurate and helpful. On many occassions I wondered if he had written this book especially to me. We have been blessed by this book and find it difficult not to recommed it repeatedly.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The very basic for Christian marriage, October 19, 1999
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I read the book before I got married as homework. And I got a lot of answers from it. This book teaches you the basic; the definition of marriage in Christ. In our society, marriage does not sound sincere and serious. But this book fixed my distorted view of marriage. I strongly recommend this book for those engaged. Because you need to know why you marry as a Christian and how you are going to do it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Yes it is the Biblical view, April 9, 2004
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The "Reader" from Southern California who wrote the "not a Biblical view" needs to learn how to read! When the author talks about security and significance, he makes it quite clear that he is discussing emotional needs. He also shows how we receive that security and significance IN and FROM our salvation in Christ. He also says that you must deal with people's urgent perceived needs before they can hear a larger message - this is straight out of the book of James - if you try to preach the gospel to a starving man, how could or why would he listen to you? Feed him first. Similarly, Dr. Crabb deals with healing emotional pain as a road to spiritual healing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Foolproof tools
Have used this book for more than a decade to teach folks how to have the best relationships possible, not only in marriage but in every inter-personal interaction a person may... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Randi Evans

2.0 out of 5 stars The pursuit of my deepest desires is not obedience
The pursuit of my deepest desires is not obedience. I agreed with a lot of what Dr Crab has to say, but point 2 of chapter 7 I cannot agree with. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Bridgman

5.0 out of 5 stars Marriage Builder is the best marriage book out there!
The Marriage Builder by Larry Crabb is the best marriage book out there. It bypasses all the normal "band-aids", and hones in on the real issue: that marriage is a ministry to... Read more
Published 18 months ago by K. Hadley

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Guide for a biblical marriage
Excellent and realistic guide to create a biblical marriage that would be pleasing to God
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Buy this book before or after marriage. Should be a Must Read for any single, or couple who are in a serious (we may get married) relationship. Read more
Published 22 months ago by George E. Zorgo Jr.

1.0 out of 5 stars Be Careful!
Crabb appeals to our sense of self with statements like this one: "In Christ, I am significant and secure; therefore I can live responsibly before God no matter what happens. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Marriage...EVER!!!
This is the Best book on Marriage you'll ever read! I am a Pastor and I use this book in all of my Pre-Marital Counseling. Dr. Read more
Published on October 20, 2007 by Kevin Hass

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul Mates: Becoming Your Spouse's Spiritual Friend
"The Marriage Builder" by Dr. Larry Crabb has become something of a classic in the genre of Christian books on husband-wife relationships. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Must Read for Christians
Sure it's called Marriage Builder, but I'd rename it life builder, because the things that it talks about really apply to all your relationships that are close; wife, friends,... Read more
Published on June 9, 2005 by N. Sevrinus

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pastor says: "BUY THIS BOOK"
This book challenged me during college (pre-marriage), and again during Seminary (after-marriage). As a pastor in a young church-I recomend this book all the time with great... Read more
Published on February 7, 2005 by Philip Taylor

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