What does God actually say about marriage?

Many see marriage as complicated, fragile, or outdated. Others enjoy decades of happiness together. But Scripture reveals that marriage was God’s idea from the beginning, designed not only for companionship but also for character growth, spiritual restoration, and lifelong blessing.

In Marriage? Is It Still Necessary?, Dwight Hall takes readers back to God’s original blueprint. Through personal stories, biblical insights, and honest reflections, he examines how marriages fall apart—and how they can be healed.

Drawing from relatable experiences (including the unforgettable marriage class encounter in the opening pages) and practical research on divorce trends, Hall shows that the core issue behind most troubled marriages comes down to one problem:

Self.
Not yielding it. Not surrendering it. Not letting Christ reshape it.

Across these pages, you’ll discover:

• Why God created marriage in Eden—and what it was meant to teach

• Why “God wants me to be happy” has led many into heartbreak

• The deeper purpose of marriage as a training ground for selfless love

• How arguments start—and how to stop them through humility and prayer

• Why spouses sharpen each other like “iron sharpening iron”

• The importance of forgiveness, communication, and daily surrender

• When Scripture permits divorce—and when it does not

• How God restores marriages, even after years of hurt

Hall also shares practical stories—from praying in the middle of a snowy road to hard lessons learned in his own home—that show how God can transform any marriage when hearts are soft, humble, and willing.

Whether you’re engaged, newly married, long married, or struggling, this little book offers hope, clarity, and a return to God’s powerful plan for relationships.

Dimensions: 3.5 x 5.5 inches, paperback
Pages: 32