CR 2013

LWCC 2013 Married Couples Retreat

Marriage Matters

What God Has Joined Together


Introduction

The theme of the 2013 Married Couples Retreat is “Marriage Matters.” The contemporary debate about the definition of marriage is symptomatic of how weightless marriage has become in our culture. Nonetheless, marriage is important, not only to society but to the theological purpose of God. Marriage does indeed matter.

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Session 1:

Who Defines Marriage?

A vocal and militant segment of society is currently demanding a redefinition of marriage. However, marriage is not a human convention but a divine institution. Christ gives a clear and comprehensive definition of marriage that denies the legitimacy of proposed redefinitions.

Session 2:

The State of the Union

A vocal and militant segment of society is currently demanding a redefinition of marriage. However, marriage is not a human convention but a divine institution. Christ gives a clear and comprehensive definition of marriage that denies the legitimacy of proposed redefinitions.

Session 3:

The Particulars of Marriage

Biblical marriage is covenantal. The wedding ceremony is significant because it is a binding covenant made made publicly and, most importantly, before God. The marriage covenant is sacred because it makes a theological statement concerning the relationship between God and His people.



 

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