1. THE HOME AS GOD CREATED IT
I. Intended To Be Permanent, Matt.19:3-6; Rom.7:1-2;
1 Cor.7:10-13.
II. Marriage Is A Covenant; A Binding Agreement
A. Significance Of Covenant Relationship,
Jer.31:31-34; Matt.26:28; Heb.9:15; 10:26-29.
B. Witnessed & Sealed by God
Mal.2:14-16; Matt.19:3-6; Eph.5:25-33.

2. III. Exhortations Regarding Marriage:
A. Enter With Understanding:
1. Marriage is to be permanent!
2. Only death or immorality can end the marriage
(However, immorality does not have to end it).
3. There will be differences: be prepared to work them out as biblically directed.
4. Do not enter without Christian counseling: don’t jeopardize your marriage or your eternity!
5 For severe problems after marriage get post-
marriage counseling.
B. Build your marriage on Christ and his teachings, Matt.7:24-27.