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Marriage 101: The Basics Mar 11 2009
"God created man in His own image. In the image of God, He created him, male and female, He created them. God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." - Genesis 1:27-28
When a team - an organization - a mission - gets off track, it's time to focus on the basics. With marriages and families under attack, perhaps this would be a great time to look at the basics of marriage. Specifically, why did God create marriage in the first place?
1. God created marriage for procreation. (Genesis 1:28)
2. Man is to be in partnership with his wife in managing the earth, in practicing good conservation, and in caring for the environment. (Genesis 1:28)
3. Marriage is for companionship. (Genesis 2:18)
4. Marriage is for mutual sexual pleasure. The Bible is very clear that when a man and woman are married, their bodies are no longer just under the ownership of themselves, but is for the joy of their mate. (Genesis 2:24 and I Corinthians 7:2-5)
5. Marriage is about the highest ideal of human relationships - an exclusive commitment for life that reflects Christ's commitment to His church. (Ephesians 5:22-33)
This is Marriage 101:the simple basics of a championship marriage.
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Yes, report it NevermindSo as Christians, what is it that we don't understand about, "till death do us part" and also what Jesus says in Luke 16:18 and in Mark 10:2-12. I'm divorced and struggle with these teachings of our Lord.
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Yes, report it NevermindBill, I was divorced in 1974 and struggled with my "failure" to hold the marriage together. I was a " til death do us part" guy. My ex wasn't.
I have now been married for 29 years now to the most wonderful wife. We have 3 children, my previous 2 are also close to us. We have five fine grandchildren.
We are all sinners "under the Law". Jesus gave us a second chance. I still, even now, regret the failed marriage, but I put it behind me long ago. I am peace with God over this.
I hope that you will ask God's forgiveness for the failed marriage, and if you ever remarry you will be a better husband for it. God bless.
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Yes, report it NevermindGlad that Grant has been forgiven for the failed marriage, however what about the adultery he commits everytime he has sexual relations with the new wife. Forgiveness is given when we turn away from the sin. Don't know how he continualy sins and expects forgivness. Maybe Bryant can weigh in on this.
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Yes, report it NevermindShawn, you are a "sick puppy". If you are serious, you don't understand the Gospel. If you are not serious, get a life.
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Yes, report it NevermindGrant, I am serious and I do understand the Gospel. I think that is why people like Bill and I struggle with how we can make another go of marriage. I can't get past the part of continuing to sin. I'm not putting you down for how you've moved past the first marriage, it just isn't clear to me how I or anyone else can move on without being in sin. I would like to hear what Bryant thinks.
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Yes, report it NevermindOkay Shawn, I apologize for being abrupt, but you don't understand the Gospel. The good news is that when you were born again, your old sinful self was buried, and your new self was raised from the "dead man" that you were, that in Jesus Christ you might have a new life.
The repentant and reborn harlot is a virgin in the eyes of God after her conversion. If I am wrong on this, then I also would like to hear from Bryant/RFTH.
Read Romans 6. This is but one bit of scripture. I could point you to so many more. God Bless.
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Yes, report it NevermindTo Shawn; you'd do well to focus your Bible study for a while on the extreme seriousness of judging others. The Word says that, in the exact same way you judge others, you yourself are guilty of those same things. The things you find most offensive in others, you DO yourself, in some way, usually hidden to the one doing the judging, but obvious to others.
Don't argue with ME about it, but with God and His word. Obviously, you've overlooked this crucial aspect of your own Christianity.
Our God is continually forgiving all repented sin, and He takes each one of us exactly where we're at, He alone knowing the true heart of each one of us.
As long as you have one iota of sin in your own life (and if you're human, you do)...then you cannot possibly see past that log in your own eye to examine justly the splinter in anyone else's. I'm sorry that you seem to be hung up in having knocked God off the judgment throne and thinking that you have been appointed to take His place, but this is nothing less than idolatry!
You are breaking the first Commandment, in trying to be God...[putting yourself and your judgment before His..He is the only Righteous Judge). And if you judge another of adultery, then you are guilty of breaking that commandment, as well, in some way. God's word says so, not I. I pray you'll look at your own sins only, and leave judgment of others to God alone.
As for your actual question about remarriage, I'll let the pastor address that if he so chooses. But here's a hint, given also at the top: OUR God is continually forgiving all repented sin, and leading each of us in our own, individual path of ongoing righteousness-salvation-growth. And for that, we should all be continually giving our most glorious thanks and praise!