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I. The institution of marriage is of divine origin.
Genesis 2:18-25
A. It is "honorable in all."
Hebrews 13:4 1 Corinthians 7:36b, 28a
B. Marriage is for life – a permanent union, a bond not to be broken.
Matthew 19:3-6 Mark 10:8 Romans 7:2 1 Corinthians 7:10, 11, 39
C. Marriage is precious in the sight of God. He demands the faithfulness of both marriage partners. Malachi 2:14, 15
II. Because He recognizes what may be the end result of an unequally yoked marriage (see 1 Kings 11:1-6), God has placed specific restrictions on Christians concerning marriage. A believer may only marry "in the Lord" (that is, to one of the same faith: Genesis 24:37).
1 Corinthians 7:39, 2 Corinthians 6:14
III. "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the Lord." "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her ... She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." "... a prudent wife is from the Lord."
Proverbs 18:22; 19:14; 31:10-12
A. Her character qualities.
Proverbs chapter 31, 1 Timothy 2:9-11; 5:13, 14, 1 Peter 3:4
B. Her love, honor, and submission toward her husband.
Genesis 3:16 Esther 1:20 1 Corinthians 11:3, 8, 9 Ephesians 5:22-24, 33 Colossians 3:18, 1 Timothy 2:11, 12, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1, 2, 5, 6
C. Companion, helpmeet to her husband.
Genesis 2:18; 3:12 Proverbs 31:10-12 Malachi 2:14, 15
IV. As head of the wife, the husband is to represent Christ (Head of the church ).
1 Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 5:23
A. Protector and provider.
Ephesians 5:23, 29 1 Timothy 5:8 2 Corinthians 12:14
B. Ruler in government of the home.
Esther 1:22 1 Timothy 3:4, 5, 12 Titus 1:6
C. Spiritual leader.
1. In instruction from scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:9, 10; 6:6, 7; 11:19, 1 Corinthians 14:34, 35
2. In spiritual training of the children.
Proverbs 22:6 Ephesians 6:4
D. Lover of the wife, "as Christ also loved the church."
1 Samuel 1:5, 7, 8 Ephesians 5:25, 28, 33 Colossians 3:19 1 Peter 3:7
Sunday, June 17, 2007
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