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1. The Conflict-Habituated
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2. The Devitalized
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3. The Passive-Congenial
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4. The Vital
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5. The Total
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Overview – focusing on three general areas together:
- What is a Christian marriage, a whole and healthy marriage?
- What are our resources?
- How does it work?
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What is a marriage as God intends it?
Permanent, unconditional, faithful relationship between imperfect man and imperfect woman.
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A. Genesis 1:26-28
1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect
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A. Genesis 1:26-28
1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect
2. “Male and female”: to appreciate and accept differences
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A. Genesis 1:26-28
1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect
2. “Male and female”: to appreciate and accept differences
3. “Be fruitful and multiply”: to be sexually intimate and raise up children in knowledge and love of God
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A. Genesis 1:26-28
1. “In God’s image”: to respect and reflect
2. “Male and female”: to appreciate and accept differences
3. “Be fruitful and multiply”: to be sexually intimate and raise up children in knowledge and love of God
4. “Fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion”: equal partners in our calling to serve God
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Christ
Husband Wife
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B. Genesis 2:18-24
1. Leave
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Genesis 2:18-24
1. Leave
2. Cleave
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Genesis 2:18-24
1. Leave
2. Cleave
3. One flesh
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II. What are some essential lessons we must learn in order to experience marital oneness?
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Receive your mate
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Learn to love one another as the other needs
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Learn to be honest with one another
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Learn to seek and grant forgiveness
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Learn to pray and experience the power of God
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Learn to laugh
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Do life with dear friends
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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become
better people
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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become
better people2. Companionship: togetherness will become more
precious
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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become
better people2. Companionship: togetherness will become more
precious3. Wisdom: you will gain great perspective to
navigate life as God intends
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III. Four Promises for the long haul1. Growth: you will both mature and become
better people2. Companionship: togetherness will become more
precious3. Wisdom: you will gain great perspective to
navigate life as God intends4. Love: you will experience the grace of God and
come to cherish one another.
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