“This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.” (Ephesians 5:32)
We live in a confusing time. A time in which marriage has been in steady decline, assaulted by redefinition, wariness, and pessimism. A time in which the radical consequences of the sexual revolution are being felt. A time in which the very essence of what it means to be a man, a woman – a human being – is subjected to preference and whim. Yes, these are confusing times, but they need not be.
The right perspective on all these issues can be found in God’s word. The Creator of the universe is also the Creator of the body and sex. He alone defines and determines what makes us human; he alone is who ultimately defines our identity and gives meaning to all our relationships. Marriage was his idea, not ours, established with particular ends in mind that involve much greater realities than the happiness of the espoused.
Referring to God’s design for marriage, the Apostle Paul calls it a “mega mystery” – an extraordinarily great, wonderful, and profound truth that can only be understood with the help of God’s Spirit. Who we are as human beings and how we relate to one another all point to the nature of God and what his desires are for human history, and marriage only “works” to the degree that it approximates the pattern of God’s self-giving love in Christ.
Join us in our journey to unlock the mystery, to uncover its truths, and to discover the Gospel-shaped meaning of it all.
Series Playlist
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Divine Design
Sep 2, 2018 • 35:05
What does God’s word reveal about the mysteries of God’s intentions for marriage, sex, and identity? How is the church to think and live and relate to the world in response? Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Mega Mystery Scripture: Matthew 19:4
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The Sanctuary of Trust
Sep 9, 2018 • 33:30
The covenant of marriage is not how you find your identity and self-fulfillment. Rather, it’s how husbands and wives together point the world to the One who alone fulfills. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Mega Mystery Scripture: Matthew 19:5a
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Covenant Renewal
Sep 23, 2018 • 44:21
What is the meaning and purpose of sex? Hint: It’s not all about you. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Mega Mystery Scripture: Matthew 19:5
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A Deeper Conviction
Sep 30, 2018 • 46:16
God hates sexual sin and is clear about its consequences. The Gospel, however, offers a message of hope for forgiveness, cleansing, and power to be all God created you to be in Christ Jesus. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Mega Mystery Scripture: Matthew 19:6
