Definition Quote by R. Alan Woods

There are two basic restrictions on marriage in the Bible: Number one, she should marry a man. Number two, he should be a Christian.

— John Piper

The Bible is clear - God's definition of marriage is between a man and a woman.

— Billy Graham

The problem for those who assert biblical authority in support of traditional definitions of marriage is that one could, with equal validity, assert that…

— Jon Meacham

“I do not accept that there has been a change in our understanding of marriage, just many and repeated changes in its cultural expressions.…

— Preston Sprinkle

Marriage is a partnership between one man and one woman... Nothing could be clearer in the Bible as to what constitutes a marriage in…

— David Jeremiah

“Unlike the Old Testament, in which singleness was not a good, the New Testament—or, more properly, the coming of Christ—opens up, for the first…

— Preston Sprinkle

Marriage of a man and a woman is clear in Biblical teaching in the Old Testament as well as in the New [Testament] teaching.…

— Lance B. Wickman

“Marriage is the preserver of the human race. Without it, the purposes of God would be frustrated; virtue would be destroyed to give place…

— Joseph F. Smith

In our society, marriage is not simply a governmental institution; it is a religious institution as well, today's decision might change the former, but…

— Clarence Thomas

Marriage was created by the hand of God. No man, not even a Supreme Court, can undo what a holy God has instituted.

— Michele Bachmann

No legal ceremony--no election of the woman--no penalty for the perfidy of the man--no law to compel him to do his duty, no compensation…

— Victoria Woodhull

The Bible stresses that a marriage ideally should be a picture or a reflection of Christ's love for His people.

— Billy Graham