One Flesh

Amelia and Greg Clarke have written this friendly, enjoyable and highly informative introduction to sex in marriage. In straightforward fashion, they explain the Bible's teaching on sex, the practicalities of starting a sexual relationship, and the kinds of problems which emerge commonly for couples. They also consider the consequences of sexual sin for a married couple.


This is a book for anyone who is getting married, or has been married for a while and is trying to keep the embers glowing.


Amelia Clarke is a doctor specializing in sexual health, and Greg Clarke is a former writer and editor at Matthias Media who is now the CEO of the Bible Society in Australia.


Chapter headings:


» Dear Reader

» Great expectations

Part I: Understanding sex from a Christian perspective 

1. Sex in God's good creation

2. How high is your view of sex?

3. Serving and being served

4. Sex in God's fallen creation

Part II: The basics 

5. Actually, what is sex?

6. The four stages of sexual arousal

Part III: Starting out 

7. Sex before marriage

8. Having a good honeymoon

9. The first year

10. Understanding the differences between men and women 

Part IV: Early hiccups 

11. Common problems

12. Things that really do happen to Christian couples

13. Be prepared

A final word

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