Keys to a Whole Marriage, Part 2

Introduction

Outline

Four Keys to a Whole Marriage

Live by Love, not Romance - Mark 12:30-31; 1 Corinthians 13

Live by Covenant Mentality - Mal 2:14; Prov 2:17

Live a Spirit Filled, instead of Self Filled, Life

Live by Grace

Sermon Body

Four Keys to a Whole Marriage

Live a Spirit Filled, instead of Self Filled, Life

The Meaning of Marriage – Chapter 2 – Tim Keller (The Secret of Marriage)

Live by Grace

Paul Tripp’s quote about people in need of grace

Living in Gospel Centeredness at all Times

Living by grace – the way the gospel affects our relationships

Meaning of marriage – chap 2 – loc 723

How is the gospel the secret of marriage?

Lessons from the gospel that empower marriages.

Forgiveness and grace is ALWAYS undeserved but freely granted

Grace will always pay the ultimate cost for the best interest of the other even when it is not sought or desired.

Grace does not want for the offending party to reconcile. The offended takes initiative

Grace serves the hand that offends

The gospel IS THE REASON for grace and forgiveness.

Does not give up easily on one another…goes to the death

One another statements

Love covers a multitude of sins

bear with one another

love and respect, etc.

Conclusion