begin reading >>     "Male and Female Created He them" -Genesis 1:27 - K.J.V. A book exploring God’s original and continuing Intent and Purpose in creating two totally different beings that are inevitably drawn to each other. 3rd Edition.

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"I think it is a greatly needed book, very clearly stated, and in a "friendly" manner. . . May it have a wide audience, listening ears, and reach many hearts prepared to obey."

- Elisabeth Elliot, Author of Passion and Purity and many other great books

NOTE: This is an abridged edition that was prepared especially for a youth conference. If the Lord is willing, a full edition will be printed in the future with the following additional chapters:
     • The Spiritual Principle of Oneness from Genesis to Revelation
     • The Spiritual Principle of Divorce (or Division) through the Bible
     • A Study of Love Stories in the Bible that were contrary to the will of God
     • A More Thorough Study of Love
     • Stories in the Bible that were in the will of God and more.

If you wish to receive a copy of the full edition if and when it is released, write to the address on the back and we will notify you when it is in print.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
I. "IN THE BEGINNING..." - Contrast - Part I
II. "IN THE BEGINNING..." - Oneness - Part II
III. WHO INVENTED SEX? WHAT FOR?
IV. THE DATING GAME - or How to Fall in Love For Sure - Part I
V. THE DATING GAME - Its Effects - Part II
VI. WHAT DO WE FIND IN THE WORD OF GOD? - Genesis 24; 29; Ruth; Hosea
VII. THE FOUNDATION OF MARRIAGE - The Will of God
VIII. THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE - The Glory of the Cross
IX. UNTIL WE KNOW HIS WILL - The Single Years
X. WHAT GOD IS REALLY AFTER - Two Marriages

Copyright © 1997 R. A. Hanes Manakin, Virginia. All Rights Reserved.

NOTE: Permission is granted by author to copy text of this work freely on the sole conditions that 1.) it is not modified, altered or changed in any way and 2.) that proper acknowledgement is given for the source. All Bible verses from the New American Standard Bible, © The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 unless otherwise noted.