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🕊️ Welcome to Created for Union, Headship, & Marriage

This study explores the biblical design for marriage, headship, and gender roles, grounding each in creation, covenant, and Christ-centered union.
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The 6-week Bible study is a great place to begin, but don’t stop there. The accompanying academic and popular-level papers go deeper, offering biblical, theological, and philosophical support for this model.

If you're ready to move beyond the basics, take time to read the papers—they will sharpen your understanding and enrich your teaching.

CREATED FOR UNION, HEADSHIP, & MARRIAGE
  • Academic & Popular Papers:
    • Biblical Complementarianism (A) (a)
    • Understanding Gender Role (P) (a)
    • From His Side to Her Creation (A) (a)
    • Made for Each Other (P) (a)
  • Bible Study Materials:
    • Bible Study Syllabus (IHUM)
    • Bible Study Teachers Guide (Week 1-6) (IHUM)
    • Bible Study Handout (Week 1-6) (IHUM)

CREATED FOR UNION, HEADSHIP, & MARRIAGE

Academic & Popular Papers
biblical_complementarianism_1-4-25.pdf
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biblical_complementarianism_introduction.mp3
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understanding_gender_roles_1-4-25.pdf
File Size: 194 kb
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understanding_gender_roles_1-4-25.mp3
File Size: 1975 kb
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from_his_side_to_her_creation_4-1-25.pdf
File Size: 265 kb
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from_his_side_introduction.mp3
File Size: 1239 kb
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made_for_each_other_4-1-25.pdf
File Size: 177 kb
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made_for_each_other_4-1-25.mp3
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Bible Study Materials
exploring_god’s_design_for_marriage_syllabus.pdf
File Size: 160 kb
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exploring_god’s_design_for_marriage-teachers_guide__week_1-6_.pdf
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exploring_god’s_design_for_marriage-study_handout__week_1-6_.pdf
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