By Kenneth W. Hagin

Having a great marriage begins with how we accept, receive, and act on what is in God's Word about this holy institution. First, our personal relationship with God must be strong for our marriage relationship to be strong. To develop and maintain a godly marriage, we must develop and maintain a close relationship with God. His Word must be final authority in our lives if we are to enjoy the success He intends for us.

When people need advice in any area of life, they can turn to the Bible. What does God say about marriage? We'll start with one of the most famous couples— Adam and Eve—and learn a few lessons from their marriage.