Marriage that Works - Marriage - A Holy Covenant, Part 1

Chip begins this series with a fresh look at marriage - the way God intended it to be and the way you long for it to be.Main PointsGod's instructions for a great marriageIt requires mutual submission to God and each other. - Ephesians 5:21You need to know how to love your mate.Your marriage has an even bigger purpose than your happiness.Marriage is a holy covenantA covenant: An agreement and guarantee one person makes with another.A covenant marriage involves three distinct aspects:LeavingCleavingBecoming "one flesh"Since marriage is a covenant and not merely a contract...Divorce is not an option. - Malachi 2:14Adultery is a serious covenant breaking offense. - Proverbs 2:16-19                                    Sex before marriage is a violation of this holy covenant. - Hebrews 13:4Same sex relationships are forbidden as a violation of God’s design. - 1 Corinthians 6:9; Romans 1:26-27Broadcast ResourceMarriage that Works ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsExperiencing God’s Dream for Your Marriage Study GuideAbout Chip IngramChip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.About Living on the EdgeLiving on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.Connect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003