Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson When Two Become One
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Oct 17, 2025 Discover the profound role of friendship in marriage and how it creates a stable home for families. Learn about the unique design of husband and wife as complementary partners. Explore how the atmosphere of a parents' relationship shapes children’s spiritual and emotional lives. Reflect on the broader family of God in Christianity, highlighting hope and connection beyond physical family ties. Join the discussion on cultivating unity and companionship in marriage.
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Be Cautious With One-Size-Fits-All Guides
- Beware of gurus turning their personal applications into universal biblical principles.
- Be discerning and cautious when applying one-size-fits-all courtship or parenting formulas to your life.
Marriage As Unique Friendship
- Marriage is a friendship that uniquely fits two people together to become more than their separate selves.
- Sinclair Ferguson describes this unity as a harmonious 'two become one' that completes and frees each partner to be fully themselves.
Friend Who Saw Mutual Completion
- A friend resisted the commitment of proposing until he realized they could be more together than apart.
- That recognition made him see marriage as mutual completion rather than mere obligation.