The purpose of this report is to investigate Christian marriage in the 21st century and its relevance today. Marriage is defined as the union of a man and a woman in holy matrimony in an exclusive, lifelong relationship with each other and with God. Christian marriage is believed to be a gift from God and exists primarily to strengthen the relationship between man and woman and to create life. Despite the challenges of today's society, Christian marriage still has relevance and is still important to many people. The Church's teaching on marriage has changed over time. It will demonstrate that Christian marriage is still relevant in the 21st century, but must adapt to current circumstances and society.1. 0 Marriage1.1 Marriage in the Old and New TestamentsThe Old Testament and the New Testament contain important and significant information on the sacrament of marriage. Talk about the expectations and beliefs of marriage.1.1.1 Marriage in the Old Testament Marriage in the Old Testament has many key aspects and expectations. First, the male was the dominant member of the marriage, the source of income, responsible for feeding, housing and protecting the family and the wife who took care of the home. The Old Testament says that marital love was part of God's purpose in creating people. Love and marriage are not random and there should be no human interference (Danes & Danes, 1994). This is shown in the quote: "Then the Lord God created a woman from the rib which he had taken from the man, and brought her to the man", from Genesis as it shows how God created women for the man and that it is the right and the purpose of women. The main scriptural references in the Old Testament are; Genesis 2:23... middle of paper... conflicts become God's presence and action in the world. 3.0 Conclusion Overall, marriage in the 21st century is very different from what it used to be in many ways, but it still retains the fundamental aspects and customs. Marriage in the 21st century is significant and the married couple faces many social challenges due to this sacrament as a result of changing broader social views. Marriage helps the couple strengthen their gospel values ​​and their relationship. Additionally, there are many expectations and rules regarding marriage in the Church and the religious ideals that should be followed by a married spouse. The Old and New Testaments contain much information about the importance of marriage and what marriage entails. Therefore, Christian marriage is still relevant in the 21st century, but it must adapt to current circumstances and society.