The 5 F’s of a Fulfilling Marriage | 1: FAITH (Ephesians 5:21, 22-33)

Ephesians 5:21, 22-33

“The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.” — Tim Keller

The most critical contribution to a fulfilling marriage is to find ultimate fulfillment in your faith, NOT in your marriage.

How FAITH Functions in Good and Godly Marriages:

1. God designed marriage as the fundamental building block of human society AND a profound reflection of the gospel.

To acknowledge God as God and then seek to live as He has prescribed is an act of FAITH!

Matthew 19:4-6 // Genesis 2:24 // Ephesians 5:31-32

2. Marriage is a lifelong covenant relationship that will entail A LOT of sinning and suffering.

It requires FAITH to admit and endure this!

1 Peter 3:1-2, 7 // 1 Corinthians 13:7

3. The main practical use of marriage is temporary: companionship in a life of sanctification and mission on our way to the marriage supper of the lamb.

Only FAITH can hear this and be filled with unshakable joy!

Matthew 22:30 // Revelation 19:6-9