Ep. 31 - Marriage

This week’s episode is the first in a short series on marriage. We believe that marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts to us. Throughout the Bible we can see God’s beautiful design for this covenant between a man and a woman. In this episode we discuss exactly what marriage is according to the Bible. Why is marriage a covenant and not a contract? How is it a picture of Christ and the Church? What is the ultimate purpose of marriage? Is your spouse really “the one?” We would love for you to listen in on our conversation surrounding these questions and more!

Quotes:

“Marriage is to be an exclusive relationship between one man and one woman wherein the two become “one flesh,” being unified physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. It is intended to last for life. The union is secured by a sacred vow and covenant and consummated by physical union.” -R.C. Sproul

“Marriage is a permanent, exclusive, public, legal commitment to share every part of your life with somebody.” -Tim Keller

“Marriage is God’s showcase of God’s covenant keeping grace.” -John Piper

“Marriage isn’t just a covenant between you and your spouse, but it’s a covenant with God.”

“If we want to live in the blessing that God has given us there is an order for a reason and it is for our good and for God’s glory. We need to be intentional about living in that.”

“If you feel like there’s a void inside of you, it’s God that’s going to fill that, not your spouse.”

“Anytime you are in close community with other sinners, there is a refining process that will happen.”

“The whole narrative of the the Bible fits together and impacts our everyday lives.”

Resources:

ESV Study Bible

The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*