Cultivating a Healthy Marriage with Tim Keller The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
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Aug 20, 2024 Explore the profound link between marriage and faith, revealing how each relationship illuminates the other. Discover the transformative effects of grace and repentance in marital conflicts. The discussion dives into how earthly marriages reflect divine grace and commitment, emphasizing the sacred connection of intimacy. Delve into the significance of sexual intimacy within the covenant of marriage and the essential role of vulnerability for true fulfillment. Insights encourage a deeper understanding of love, forgiveness, and spiritual growth.
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Marriage, Repentance, and Grace
- Marriage teaches about repentance and grace, unlike anything else.
- Constant forgiveness and repentance are crucial for a successful marriage.
The Gospel Cycle in Marriage
- Timothy Keller uses the example of the "gospel cycle" in marriages: peace, sin, estrangement, redemption, and reconciliation.
- This cycle, with varying degrees of seriousness, occurs regularly in healthy marriages.
The Shoe-Throwing Incident
- Timothy Keller shares a personal story about throwing shoes in the closet, annoying his wife, and eventually repenting.
- Small acts of unrepentance can accumulate and cause significant conflict in a marriage.