We Do Not Need Marriage . . .

We Do Not Need Marriage . . .

Making Sure We Are Compatible.

Being More “EQUAL” In Our Relationship

We Do Not Need A Piece of Paper To Prove Our

Love

The Sanctity Of Marriage

• “Sanctity” defined: The state of being sanctified; Holy; Sacredness, Solemnity.

• The sanctity of marriage means it is a solemn and sacred relationship.

• Enter it with respect as we would view a private room with a “do not disturb” sign on the door.

“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his

wife, and they shall be one flesh” (Gen. 2:24)

Sanctity: GOD INTSITUTED Marriage

God said it is not good for man to be

alone (v.18)

God made woman- “Help” and “Meet”

for man (v.18)God brought woman

to man (v.22)

God establishes marriage for future generations

“Let marriage be hand in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; for

fornicators and adulterers God will judge” (Heb. 13:4)

Sanctity: Keep the relationship

SEXUALLY PURE

Abstain from Pre-Marital Sex!

Abstain from Extra-Marital Sex!

Abstain from Homosexual Sex!

Abstain From Sex with Animals!

“What therefore God hath joined together, let

not man put asunder” (Matt. 19:6, Mk. 10:9)

Sanctity: Keep Marriage

PERMANENT

“Chorizo” – Separation that leaves one in

“unmarried” state (I Cor. 7:10-11)

God HATES DIVORCE (Malachi 2:16)

Marriage is for LIFE (I Cor. 7:39,

Rom. 7:2-3)

“What therefore God hath joined together, let

not man put asunder” (Matt. 19:6, Mk. 10:9)

Sanctity: Keep Marriage

PERMANENT

God HATES DIVORCE (Malachi 2:16)

Marriage is for LIFE (I Cor. 7:39,

Rom. 7:2-3)

One Exception: FORNICATION

(Matt. 19:9, 5:32)

Divorce “FOR THE KINGDOM’S SAKE”?

Sanctity: Keep MARRIAGE PERMANENT

“Remain unmarried” is not “permissive”

(I Cor. 7:10-11)

To remain in the consequence

(unmarried) of an action (divorce) does

not necessarily permit the action.

Be “Reconciled” (I Cor. 7:11)

KATALLASO – “Be reconciled to God”

(2 Cor. 5:20)

DIALLASSO – “Mutual concession”

(Matt. 5:24)

Be “Reconciled” (I Cor. 7:1 1)

KATALLASO – “Be reconciled to God”

(2 Cor. 5:20)

DIALLASSO – “Mutual concession”

(Matt. 5:24)“And this is the reason why the Apostle never uses

diallasso [a word used only in Matt. 5:24, in the N.T.] in this connection, but always katallasso, because the

former word denotes mutual concession after mutual hostility [frequently exemplified in the Sept.] and idea

absent from katallasso” ( Vine, p. 261; quote of Lightfoot; Notes On The Epistles of Paul, p. 288)



Peter’s “leaving” was not divorcing his wife (Lk. 18:29-30, 28;

I Cor. 9:5)



Jesus was asked about “divorce” – not divorce

and remarriage (Matt. 19:1-6)

Jesus: Only one reason for divorce

(fornication), in turn gives right to marry

(Matt. 19:9)



Force of “exception” – if and only if (Jn. 8:24)

You will die in your sins, except (“if and only if”) you believe

in deity of Jesus



Kingdom’s sake? running drugs through

home, abuse, not paying bills, etc.

Erodes permanency of marriage – “Scriptural

putting away” becomes “Subjective”

We Do Not Need Marriage . . .

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