Understanding Your Christian Wedding Vows

The moment has come. Silence fills the air. The Man of God speaks softly, calling the Bride and Groom by name. He asks them a question, and they answer "I do". The he tells them to repeat after him the Christian Special Event Vows. Finally, when all is done; the Man of God declares the Bride and Groom to be Husband and Wife.

What exactly are Christian WeddingVows? These promises exchanged during the Special Event are considered Christian Nuptial vows, but why? What makes the peculiarly Christian Nuptial Vows?

Bride and Groom express to each other their love and commitments with words we call pledges and vows. Since they are officiated by a representative of the church namely a priest or minister, they may be identified as Christian Special Event Vows, however, there is more to it.

In the United States, the Episcopal church is the primary source for Christian Nuptial Vows. Historically, the Anglican Church or Church of England became known as the Episcopal Church. Many other denominations have launched since them ranging from Methodist and Presbyterian to Pentecostal and Charismatic churches. Yet, Christian Nuptial Vows remain uniquely tied to these church traditions and are therefore known as Christian WeddingVows.

Regardless what denomination of Christian affiliation a couple chooses, their Special Event promises reflect the same basic church traditions. You may see variations for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, or other group, but they are commonly referred to as Christian Nuptial Vows.

The core content of these Christian Special Event Commitments arise from the Biblical record and views of marriage. This includes the special roles of husband and wife in the marriage relationship. The Christian Wedding Promises affirm these Biblical values and perspectives.

When we retrace the Biblical record and teachings concerning marriage, we find some very definitive view of what marriage should be. For example, in Genesis the first book of the Bible, God makes Adam - the first man. He commissions Adam to have dominion over creation, to name the animals, and later to work the ground to provide sustenance. He is also instructed to lead and protect his wife Eve.

Therefore in Christian Special Event Vows, the Groom pledges to take responsibility in the marriage relationship to provide the essentials of life, to protect his bride and family, and to lead his home according to the principles and values of the church. This self sacrificing and giving approach to the marriage relationship assures that the wife feels loved and together they can face the challenges of life.

Eve is made according to the Bible from the rib of Adam to be a companion and helpmate, . The role of a wife then becomes one of helping, working with, sharing with, being with her husband as a companion enjoying mutual love, work, and family mission. Her special role is the giver of life and the mothering of children. It is especially noteworthy that from the beginning, the Bible decrees mutuality between husband and wife. Had woman been made from a foot, she would be trodden down. Had she been made from a hand, she would have been used. Had she been made from a head, she would have dominated. Instead, God ordained that she be companion.

When the Nuptial is officiated by a representative of the church such as a minister, and the promises made advance the traditions and views of the church, and the couple affirms Biblical values; the exchange is describes as Christian WeddingVows.

Talk with your minister about all the possible variations available that still fit the criteria of Christian Nuptial Vows.

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