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     This free online book will show you how to build a romantic relationship from the ground level up, in the image of Christ and the church. Includes special applications for meeting on the Christian matchmaking websites. Access The Table of Contents with chapter synopses and links, below.

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Introduction

       Christian romance is a journey in the footsteps of Jesus. From the initial acquaintance, a relationship may lead to friendship, to dating – and then the couple may fall in love. Courtship may follow as the relationship grows, possibly leading to marriage.      If God has truly opened this door, He will guide you further, so it’s helpful to know His mind at each step. We all know that Christ and the church is the heavenly model for Christian marriage (Ephesians 5:20-33), but what about the searching, meeting and courtship days?      In this book, Jesus becomes the example throughout: for He came to seek, meet and draw His bride to Himself; and we are still in that courtship phase today; for the marriage of the Lamb has not yet come (Luke 19:10; Matthew 25:6; John 12:32; Isaiah 62:5; John 3:29).      Therefore, let us consider the whole concept: Jesus’ intention, from the very beginning, was marria...
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Table of Contents (with links)

  Section 1: The Days of Preparation      This section addresses the reader’s singleness in preparation for a match. The Scriptures present Christ and the church as a model for Christian relationships, and each topic ends with special applications for the Internet. Chapter 1: A Season of Singleness      Most Christians will be single for only a short period of their adult lives. Using this time to seek the Lord will make them better Christians and, through a natural process, much better marital candidates. Understanding the relationship between Christ and the church fully prepares them for both. Chapter 2: The Question of Singleness or Marriage      Is marriage right for you? Recent books have clouded the issue. This chapter looks to Jesus in His relationship with the church to explore the question from a heavenly point of view. Chapter 3: The Question You Keep Asking Yourself      The reader is del...
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