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Tag: Gift of Singleness

Childbearing and the Gift of Singleness | Martin Luther

Martin Luther The Estate of Marriage Works, vol. 45, pp. 17-22. 1. Male and Female. “So God created man…male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27). From this passage we may be assured that God divided mankind into two classes, namely, male and female, or a he and a she. This was so pleasing to… Read More Childbearing and the Gift of Singleness | Martin Luther

November 18, 2019May 8, 2020 Paul J. BarthLeave a comment

Folly of a Celibate Life Without the Special Gift

John Calvin, Commentary on Matthew 19:10-12. 10 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. 11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. 12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their… Read More Folly of a Celibate Life Without the Special Gift

June 10, 2019May 8, 2020 Paul J. Barth3 Comments

Financial Objections to Marriage and Child Bearing | Martin Luther

Finally, we have before us one big, strong objection to answer. Yes, they say, it would be a fine thing to be married, but how will I support myself? I have nothing; take a wife and live on that, etc. Undoubtedly, this is the greatest obstacle to marriage; it is this above all which prevents… Read More Financial Objections to Marriage and Child Bearing | Martin Luther

November 16, 2016May 8, 2020 Paul J. Barth2 Comments

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