Sermon
2022 Marriage Conference
Cross Church
Speaker: Ryan Blackwell, with Jeff Crawford
March 7, 2022 · 53 min
Summary
Jarrett Stevens teaches that biblical marriage rests on three pillars—complementary roles (mind), covenant commitment (will), and companionship (emotions)—all built on a foundation of love. He argues that God designed men and women as equal in worth but different in function, and that marriages thrive when couples embrace this design, celebrate their differences, and remain faithful to their covenant vows.
Highlights
The purpose of marriage is not for your spouse to meet all your needs, not for your spouse to fill your emotional cup. The purpose of marriage is to reflect the glory of God so that people see him more clearly.
The greatest evangelism opportunity you have in your life is your marriage. Showing a lost, broken world what unity in Christ looks like.
Don't let your differences drive a wedge between you. Instead celebrate them and respect them, and let it reinforce this idea that God has brought you someone to help you.