19d • General discussion
The Three Divine Purposes of Marriage!
In Scripture, we find three distinctly divine purposes for marriage.
1️⃣ To reflect the fullness of the image of God, marriage is meant to image something beyond itself — relational, covenantal, and life-giving. (Genesis 1:26-28)
2️⃣ To be a testimony to the gospel, in the faithful life of husband and wife, the self-giving love of Christ is meant to be seen, not merely spoken. (Ephesians 5:22-33)
3️⃣ To carry God’s legacy forward, through nurture and the raising of children in faith, marriage participates in God’s ongoing work in the world. (Malachi 2:15)
Every other aspect of marriage — intimacy, roles, commitment, boundaries, and even conflict — is grounded in these three purposes. When these are rightly understood, they give us a blueprint for thinking about the whole of marriage, both theologically and practically.
In the coming posts, I’ll explore each of these purposes more deeply — what they mean biblically, how they have been understood in Christian tradition, and how they shape healthy, faithful marriages today.
For now, I’d love to hear your thoughts:
👉 Which of these purposes (if any) do you find most emphasized in your church or context?
👉 Which do you think is most often misunderstood or neglected?
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The Three Divine Purposes of Marriage!
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