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Thanks so much for the reply! what about the requirements though? Because here in the philippines some Christian churches require marriage license and a certificate of no marriage... How would the process go though? (Oh it's not for me though, just a relative :-D) I also want to know the answer myself 
The civil marriage, as long as it was done legally and correctly, is completely good and binding.
God recognizes civil laws, so in God's eyes, people with a legal civil marriage are married.
If you want to have another wedding ceremony, you can do whatever you like.
A christian minister would probably just want to see the marriage certificate from the civil authorities.
God recognizes civil laws, so in God's eyes, people with a legal civil marriage are married.
If you want to have another wedding ceremony, you can do whatever you like.
A christian minister would probably just want to see the marriage certificate from the civil authorities.
K
Thanks so much for the reply! what about the requirements though? Because here in the philippines some Christian churches require marriage license and a certificate of no marriage... How would the process go though? (Oh it's not for me though, just a relative :-D) I also want to know the answer myself
Now this being said though, the bible also shows that as long as those laws don't go against God they are to be obeyed, and if they do then you can protest them.
We can see by the bible that having a certificate of marriage or marriage license does not go against God, so you as a Christian would be called to obey the law to get one.
K
When you speak your vows and make your commitments to each other, God hears you the first time, although, the wedding sounds like something your wife would enjoy...Find a church. It can be in expensive.
Perhaps your next step would be water baptism together. Weddings are just ceremonies in the church...The love you share, your commitment to each other and the marriage license is what makes the relationship and the marriage.
Just remember that when you speak a vow, or promise, it is sacred and God holds you accountable to be a good and faithful husband or a good and faithful wife, and provide for your family.
Proud to hear two people can still be together and continue in Gods Grace.
Perhaps your next step would be water baptism together. Weddings are just ceremonies in the church...The love you share, your commitment to each other and the marriage license is what makes the relationship and the marriage.
Just remember that when you speak a vow, or promise, it is sacred and God holds you accountable to be a good and faithful husband or a good and faithful wife, and provide for your family.
Proud to hear two people can still be together and continue in Gods Grace.