God’s Design for Marriage

Marriage is not a human invention or a cultural construct. It is God's design. In this Contending for the Word Q&A episode, Dave Jenkins begins a focused month on Marriage and the Family by returning to the opening chapters of Genesis to explain God's design and purpose for marriage. 📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:27–28 Genesis 2:18 Genesis 2:24 Drawing from these passages, this episode shows that marriage was created by God to reflect His image, provide companionship, establish covenant unity, and advance His purposes in the world. This teaching offers biblical clarity for a confused age and encouragement for believers in every season of life married, single, or desiring marriage by reminding us that marriage ultimately exists for God's glory and not self-fulfillment. Key themes include: • Marriage as a creational, not cultural, institution. • The image of God reflected in male and female. • One-flesh covenant unity. • Marriage and God's redemptive mission. • Christ-centered hope for all believers. Stand firm on the Word of God. Cling to Christ. Honor His design. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/