Text: Ephesians 5:21-25
In understanding what the Bible says about marriage two realities must be held together; one drawn from Genesis chapter 1, the other from Genesis chapter 2. Failure to grasp these twin truths results in severe consequences. Learning them, can be a strong foundation for a working, God honoring, harmonious relationship.
Ephesians 5:3 But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. 5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
Text: Ephesians 5:1-2
God never allows for innovative or creative ways to approach Him. The Bible is filled with incidents where He actually killed people who sought to come to Him on their terms rather than His. Yet God’s kindness is seen in His sending His Son to forever remove His just, divine wrath from those who trust in Christ. Here’s how…