“And Then God Created the Family”
Genesis 1-4
What is Marriage?
1. Marriage is God’s Idea – Gen. 1:26-28, 2:18, 2:22, 2:24
2. Marriage is Unique in God’s Creation – Gen. 2:18-22, 24
3. Marriage is Designed for Mutual Benefit – Gen. 2:18-23, Eph. 5
4. Marriage is God’s normal means for procreation – Gen. 1:28
5. Marriage is Intended to be lifelong – Gen. 2:24, (Matt. 19:6)
6. Marriage is a Call to Extend and Receive Grace – Gen. 3:16
7. Marriage is an Opportunity to Represent Christ – Eph. 5:32
Marriage is a sacred, lifelong, exclusive covenant initiated by God between one man and one woman that they might be helpful to one another
