Description: This book lays out a biblical, Reformed way for young people to prepare themselves for marriage. It lays out a way of chastity and wisdom. Pastorally and accessibly, Joshua Engelsma answers the practical questions of Reformed, Christian dating based on the truth that we must date differently-with marriage as the goal and scripture as the guide.
Review Quotes:
"Pastor Engelsma does not dismiss the idea of dating as [Joshua] Harris once did, but he does offer guidelines that differ markedly from that of our current culture, which sees dating as a means, primarily, to fun and to sex. Engelsma uses Scripture as his guide to a proper understanding of what dating is for, and offers it as a study guide of sorts with a few questions at the end of each chapter. He recognizes the limits of choice in terms of who a Christian young man or woman can marry, which limits the field to Christians only and male and female only. And he stresses the need to consider dating as a road to marriage, so the choice of whom to date needs to be taken seriously and carefully." - John Van Dyk, editor of Christian Renewal
"If you are looking for a 12-step program to finding a godly spouse and a happy marriage, you will not find that in this book. But you will not be disappointed because you will find a fresh, biblical, practical, God-focused, Reformed approach to dating guided by the principles of God's word. In a world where dating is self-focused and resembles what happens on a used car lot, Rev. Engelsma grounds dating in God's glory, marriage, and the relationship of Christ and his bride, the church." - Rev. Garrett Eriks, pastor of Unity PR Church