Getting Serious Now

The Advanced BGR Course!

PathMakers gathered on 21 Oct 2007 for our Advanced BGR course! Look at our serious faces... surely, the advanced course is tough!

Pastor Kee Oon shared with us some very crucial pointers for BGR relationships.

A. What Does the Bible Say?

1. Marriage is permanent. (Matthew 19:6)
2. Marriage is a covenant. (Malachi 2:14-15)
3. Marriage is the institution for passing on the faith. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9,20)
4. Marriage is only to a Christian. (2 Corinthians 6:14)
5. Marriage is not forever. (Matthew 22:23-30)
6. Marriage is not for all. (1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Matthew 19:10-12)

B. How to Date?

1. Purpose: Finding your potential spouse according to biblical guidelines
   
2. Process:
   i. Friendship phase
   ii. Courtship phase
   
3. Posture: How to find a spouse? (4 tips from Genesis 24)
   i. Prayer
   ii. Setting Godly criteria
   iii. Letting God lead
   iv. Allowing God to close doors
   
4. Pitfalls
   i. Growing exclusive
   ii. Growing physical