Marriage in the Bible?

The Bible begins with marriage, continues to be a frequent topic, and ends with marriage (Genesis 2:24; Revelation 19-22). Biblically, marriage is established in creation and is a covenant. We see this marriage covenant used in metaphors and as a theological actuality of the relationship of God to His people, from which we are taught …

What does “deny himself take up his cross and follow me” mean (Matthew 16:24-26)? 

In Matthew 16:21-23, Jesus foretells His death and resurrection, and after that, he teaches His disciples about “taking up your cross and following Jesus”. So what did Jesus mean by saying in Matthew 16:24, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”? Jesus is teaching two …