The Intimate Marriage

by R.C. Sprout

This book by R.C. Sproul is a wonderfully practical guide to helping couples build a superb marriage. Whether you have been married for years, days, or are just starting to think about marriage, this book will help you develop the skills of marriage.

Dr. Sproul deals with the issues that are essential if marriages are going to work. In chapters one and two, he looks at communication and the roles of the man and women in marriage. We see from Scripture the beginning of the communication breakdown in relationships as well as the mandates regarding the male and female roles within the marriage covenant. In chapters three and four, he dives into the problems that arise in marriages as well as divorce. In the final two chapters, chapters five and six, he deals with communication, physical intimacy and the sanctity of marriage. At the end of each chapter there are several questions that can be used for couples to work through this together.

Pick this book up today you will not regret it.