7Mysteriesof God

Marriage

Be Not Afraid, Be Aware

Three Observations1. This is the inevitable conclusion of divorcing

religion from the “secular.” [Insert rant about secularization.]

2. We will have decisions to make.3. Our commitment to love, joy, gospel, and truth

are unaltered.

A Mystery of the ChurchEphesians 5:18-21•Marriage is one of many arrangements of God that

require submission.• Submission is one of many activities of the life filled

with the Spirit.

A Mystery of the ChurchEphesians 5:22-33• Marriage reenacts the creation, the merger of

heaven and earth.• Marriage reenacts the gospel, the merger of God

and man.• Marriage foreshadows the new creation, the merger

of heaven and earth again!• Marriage models the relationship between Christ

and his church.• Marriage teaches us selflessness.