Monday by Dennis Strom

What do we believe?

We believe that God has ordained marriage to be the union of one man and one woman in a life long covenant, as they submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Why do we believe this?

Genesis 2:24 – Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.

Why does it matter?

As we look back to the beginning of mankind, God had a perfect plan for His creation. God knew what would be best for His creation and He knew what would not work as well. God chose there to be one man and one woman in that first relationship of marriage. God is sovereign, He is all knowing and He does not make mistakes. The Scriptures are clear in identifying the relationship of marriage and the life long covenant it is to represent.

Jesus is quoted in Mark 10:7-10 as saying “But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” We see it in the Old Testament (Genesis 2:24) and in the New Testament (Mark 10:7-10); God is faithful and He does not change. His Plan is perfect and it includes one man and one woman in a lifelong covenant as they submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Think about the privilege and blessing the marriage relationship is – a lifelong companion, a best friend, a helper provided just for you by God !