The Arena Interview | The Real Purpose of Marriage w/ Jonathan Pageau
Oct 28, 2025
Join Jonathan Pageau, a symbologist known for his insights into religious and cultural symbols, as he delves into the profound significance of marriage. He explores the idea that marriage is a reflection of divine creation and God's covenant with humanity. Pageau links marital unity to the soul’s union with God, emphasizing the importance of sacrificial love as explained in Ephesians 5. He critiques modern dating, advocating for courtship focused on marriage, and encourages community support for young marriages, promoting a rich, intertwined life of faith.
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Marriage As Image Of Creation
- Genesis frames the human as the union of heaven and earth, making marriage a microcosm of creation.
- Scripture uses marriage imagery to reveal creation's purpose and God's plan of union with humanity.
Divine Marriage Points To Theosis
- God uses marital language (Israel as bride, heavenly Jerusalem as bride) to show his covenantal union with people.
- To be married to God means theosis: true participation in God's life as union between head and body.
Live Marriage As A Rehearsal
- Treat marital unity as an active hint of the kingdom and a lived rehearsal of divine communion.
- Work toward oneness in marriage to glimpse the reality of our soul's union with God.