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Marriage, God's Way
Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. Marriage, God's Love
Contributed on Mar 28, 2018
A key truth to grasp for enjoying love until death do you part is to understand the love that comes from God is different from the world’s view of love.
Marriage, God's Love A key truth to grasp for enjoying love until death do you part is to understand the love that comes from God is different from the world’s view of love. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is ...read more
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2. Marriage, Intimacy
Contributed on Mar 28, 2018
A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ridicule, no hang-ups, they can choose to avoid embarrassments and with Christ leading the marriage they miss the emotional hurts from abuse or poor choice
Marriage, Intimacy A marriage unified in Christ enjoys true Biblical intimacy. Moses wrote, “…The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” (Genesis 2:25) A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ...read more
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3. Marriage, Joined Together
Contributed on Mar 28, 2018
There are Biblical proofs of God keeping marriage together as long as couples choose to stick it out.
Marriage, Joined Together Once a couple makes a Biblical separation, the element of "stability" can be applied. The Bible says, "Be joined with his wife." (Genesis 2:24) "Joined" (dabag) means to cling to and stay with. The application is something sticking together and when used in a ...read more
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4. Marriage, Leaving Family
Contributed on Mar 28, 2018
Marriage involves a new pledge to a spouse in which former familial commitments are superseded by commitments to each other.
Marriage, Leaving Family Once a couple understands God’s love and allows Him to place His love within them, they can properly apply the four principles found in Genesis 2:24-25. The first principle is, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife…” ...read more
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5. Marriage, One Flesh
Contributed on Mar 28, 2018
A Biblically joined marriage enjoys what the Lord knows to be unity
Marriage, One Flesh A Biblically joined marriage enjoys what the Lord knows to be unity. Our key Scripture says, "They shall become one flesh.) (Genesis 2:24) "one" (ehad) "stresses unity while recognizing diversity within the oneness." (Marriage, From Surviving to Thriving, Swindoll; ...read more
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6. Marriage, God's Idea
Contributed on Mar 28, 2018
The marriage that thrives in uncertain times has a man and wife who set their spiritual hearts on the unchanging truths found in God’s Word.
Marriage, God's Idea I want to share with you something that is no big revelation, but a simple truth that should always be in the fore thought of our minds, “The world has changed, and it is going to keep changing.” (Marriage, From Surviving to Thriving) While change is certain, the marriage ...read more