Family Restoration - Part 4

"Family Restoration Part 4: Marriage" explores the divine design for marriage, rooted in the believer’s new identity in Christ. Drawing from Colossians 3:1-6, the message begins with a call to "put on the new self" by seeking things above, not earthly desires. Believers are reminded that their lives are now hidden with Christ, and therefore must reject sinful behaviors like sexual immorality and selfish passions. This internal transformation is foundational for a Christ-centered marriage.

Marriage is presented not just as a human relationship but as a spiritual model reflecting our union with Christ. Revelation 19:7-9 reveals the culmination of this relationship in the marriage of the Lamb, where the Bride—representing the Church—is clothed in righteous deeds. This divine wedding sets the standard for earthly marriages: to be holy, pure, and centered on righteousness.

Colossians 3:19 commands husbands to love their wives and not be harsh, emphasizing sacrificial love as essential in a restored marriage. This reflects the love Christ has for the Church. Finally, Ephesians 5:31-32 reinforces that marriage is not merely about companionship but is a sacred mystery symbolizing Christ’s union with the Church.

Ultimately, this teaching highlights that Christian marriage is both a personal covenant and a public witness. When believers live out their marriages according to their identity in Christ, they testify to the world about God’s redemptive love, grace, and unity. Marriage becomes not only a blessing but a ministry of restoration.