Marriage From the Beginning

Voddie Baucham

Marriage from a biblical perspective, marriage by design, what marriage was intended to be.

"Marriage was designed on purpose for a purpose, and when we use it for things it was not designed for we will find ourselves in trouble. Gen 2:18 - "The Lord God said that it is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." Marriage was God's idea. Marriage is a good and honerable state. It is a gift, holy and wonderful thing. It is an incredible relationship, ministry and opportunity but we do not believe that. Proverbs18:22 - Proverbs 31:10-

2 basic biblical purposes for Marriage:

1. Procreation - the idea that we would represent God on the earth. The idea that he gives us marriage to have children, to raise them up as and represent the image of God among the earth. "Be fruitful and multiply" - the first command that God gave to man.

2. Illustration - Ephesians 5. designed Marriage to be a living breathing illustration of the relationship between Christ and the church.

3. God Designed man to desire marriage - do not shy away from the desire that God has given you for marriage."