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Sep 9, 2023 · Therefore, whether in marriage or in the church, unity is about being aligned with the character of God as you “work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12), doing what “God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).
Aug 11, 2022 · Answer. The topic of unity is common in Scripture. One of the earliest mentions of individuals being united is in the marriage between a man and a woman. Genesis 2:24 states, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
- Timothy J. Keller, Kathy Keller
- 2011
- “To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God.
- “The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.”
- “In any relationship, there will be frightening spells in which your feelings of love dry up. And when that happens you must remember that the essence of marriage is that it is a covenant, a commitment, a promise of future love.
- “Friendship is a deep oneness that develops when two people, speaking the truth in love to one another, journey together to the same horizon.” ― Timothy Keller, The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God.
Dec 2, 2019 · 18 Great Christian Quotes about Marriage. Update on December 2, 2019 by Pastor Jack Wellman. Marriage is a sacred and beautiful thing arranged by God. To find examples of godly marriages (and examples of how NOT to have a godly marriage) one has to only read the Bible.
- God Designed Marriage to Meet The Human Need For Companionship.
- God Designed Marriage to Provide A Picture of Our Relationship with him.
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
When you read Genesis 1 & 2, God’s words (Gen. 2:18) hit abruptly: “It is not good for the man to be alone.” Throughout chapter one, God surveys His work and pronounces it good (Gen. 1:10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31). This is the first time God says that something in His creation is notgood. That should grab our attention! Think about it: Here is a sinless...
The Bible says that God created marriage for a purpose bigger than itself: Marriage is a picture of the believer’s relationship with God. After talking about marriage and quoting Genesis 2:24, Paul writes (Eph. 5:32), “This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church.” Marriage is an earthly picture of the spiritual ...
Regarding marriage, if you’re single, and content to remain single, then God’s word to you is: use your single state to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord and His work (1 Cor. 7:32-35). If you’re single, but desire to be married, God’s word to you is: grow in godliness and purity and pray for a mate who is committed to do the same (2 Cor. 6:1...
Why is the concept of marriage as covenant companionship foundational? How can the church offer grace to those who have suffered divorce and yet hold a tight line against divorce?Discuss: Is sexual sin more prevalent in our day than in past generations? How does it damage marriages?What is the biggest hindrance to developing emotional intimacy in marriage? How can it be overcome?Discuss: Is it possible for Christians married to one another to be irreconcilably incompatible? Cite biblical support.Are you willing — in the interest of unity — to submit your desires, no matter how good, to God’s purpose in your marriage? Are you willing to serve your mate, looking out for his or her interests above your own?
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Jan 26, 2021 · The love you choose to walk in, in your marriage, is meant to show the world this same truth—that God’s love is unearned and cannot be bought with anything you have to offer. Our marriages are to be walking examples of God’s unending love, grace, and mercy.
