The Destruction of Marriage (Genesis 1-3)
THEME: “Satan has been working since the beginning to undermine God’s definition of marriage.”
A Biblical Definition of Marriage:
“Marriage is a God-Ordained, one-flesh union between one man and one woman for life that is entered into by means of a covenant and exists for the purposes of companionship and procreation.”
I. Marriage Is God-Ordained
A. The Bible’s Teaching (Matthew 19:4-6)
1. God is the Author
2. God is the Definer
B. The Culture’s Philosophy
1. Society (Man) is the Author
2. Society (Man) is the Definer
II. Marriage Is a One-Flesh, Life-long Union (Hebrews 13:4; Matthew 19:4-6; Romans 7:2-3; Malachi 2 ;16)
A. The Bible
1. Physical Intimacy in Marriage
2. Life-long Commitment in Marriage
B. The Culture
1. Physical Intimacy at Will
2. Temporary Commitment in Marriage
III. Marriage Is Between One Man and One Woman
A. The Bible
1. One Man and One Woman
2. Complementary Roles (I Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:12-13)
B. The Culture
1. Anyone
2. No Distinction in Roles
IV. Marriage Is a Covenant Relationship (Malachi 2:14; Proverbs 2:16-17)