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Bill Teubl introduces a sermon on marriage, focusing on Ephesians 5. He explains that he is revisiting this important topic to share his current perspective, emphasizing that a true understanding of marriage is rooted in the relationship between Christ and the church. The sermon primarily focuses on the husband’s role, as the majority of the passage is addressed to men.
[01:30.280]The sermon will focus on two main things: an exposition of Ephesians 5 and, in the future, six major subjects or headings for marriage.[02:17.480]Bill reads Ephesians 5:21-33 from the New Living Translation to establish the foundation for the message.[04:43.480]He identifies Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, 1 Peter 3, and 1 Corinthians 7 as the four major New Testament passages on marriage.[05:33.520]The broader context of Ephesians 5 is that we are to be imitators of God and live a life of love and holiness, which sets the stage for the marriage instructions.[09:23.480]Bill references Tim Keller’s book, “The Meaning of Marriage,” noting that you cannot truly understand marriage without understanding Christ and the church.[11:56.480]He points out that 80% of the passage’s content is for men, with three verses addressed to wives and eight to husbands.[13:09.360]The first charge to husbands is to love their wives as Christ loved the church, which involves a sacrificial life to help with her sanctification.[14:30.240]A key part of this sanctifying work is through the “cleansing of God’s word,” specifically the rhema or “now word” of God for specific circumstances.[22:58.400]For a husband to fulfill his role, he must be serious about his own personal sanctification and not be isolated from fellowship with other brothers.[27:24.840]The second distinct charge to husbands is to love their wives as their own bodies, which involves nourishing (feeding) and cherishing (caring for/protecting) them.[31:50.080]Practical examples of “nourishing” include helping a wife find time alone or with people, depending on what refreshes her, and creating opportunities for her to seek the Lord.[32:56.240]Practical examples of “cherishing” or protecting include ensuring a wife gets adequate rest, especially during seasons of high activity and responsibility.[34:03.440]For wives, the call to submit is a submission to the saving and sanctifying work of Christ that comes through the husband, particularly to the rhema word he may have for her.[37:46.560]Wives are encouraged to pray for their husbands to be sanctified and to hear from God, as this will guide and sanctify the marriage.
Scripture References
- Ephesians 5
- Colossians 3
- 1 Peter 3
- 1 Corinthians 7
- John 1
- 1 Corinthians 6
- 1 Corinthians 11:3
- 1 Corinthians 13
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