MARRIAGE: Divinely Instituted
GOD INSTITUTED MARRIAGE. Union between a man and a woman. Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:4-5 I Corinthians 7:2
GOD CREATED MAN AND WOMAN FOR AN HONORABLE UNION. Woman was made for man (Genesis 1:28; 2:18, 21-22; I Corinthians 11:9). In the relationship of husband and wife (Genesis 2:24; I Corinthians 7:2). Same sex unions are an abandonment of the natural use (Romans 1:26-27).
GOD STILL GOVERNS MARRIAGE. Physical intimacy alone does not make a marriage (I Corinthians 7:2-4; Hebrews 13:4). A lawful marriage requires a definite decision and honorably action (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Romans 7:2). Lovers of themselves and pleasure seek carnal gratification (II Timothy 3:1-5; Colossians 3:5-6).