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Explore the sacred institution of marriage through biblical teachings on unity, mutual satisfaction, and multiplying a godly generation. Discover the profound significance of marriage as reflecting the image of God and managing the creation with truth and transparency. Dive into the blessings of raising a godly legacy and the importance of generational transfer for God's divine purposes. Unveil the timeless wisdom and guidance for building a strong marital foundation and impacting future generations with God's love and grace.
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Why Marriage? Bishop Flynn Johnson Atlanta Metro Cathedral
Mirrorthe Image of God; (Distinguishable but Indivisible) a. Genesis 1:26, 27 b. Ephesians 5:31-33
Managethe Creation; (Truth discovery and Truth Deciding) a. Genesis 1:26, 27 b. Genesis 2:18-19 c. Genesis 2:21-25 d. 1 Corinthians 11:7-12
III. MutualSatisfaction; a. The Blessing of Fruitfulness and Multiplication (Genesis 1:28) b. Sex is God’s Idea (Genesis 4:1) c. The Principal of Mutuality (1 Corinthians 7:1-6) d. Complete Transparency (openness and honesty) (Genesis 1: 24 NAS)
IV. Multiplya Godly Generation; (Equipping and Multiplying the next Generation.) (Genesis 1:28; Psalm 78:1-8) a. The mandate to raise up a Godly generation b.Leaving, weaving, and cleaving (Genesis 2:24-25) c.Generational Transfer (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) (Psalms 78:1-8)
3 And I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Genesis 12:3 NASB
17 And the Lord said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, 18since Abraham will surely become a great and mighty nation, and in him all the nations of the earth will be blessed? Genesis 18:17-19 NASB
19"For I have chosen him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice; in order that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has spoken about him." Genesis 18:17-19 NASB
14 Your descendants shall also be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread out to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and in you and in your descendants shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 28:14 NASB