Marriage as Completion: One Flesh

Marriage as Completion: One Flesh

Author: Tim Keller | Gospel in Life July 30, 2024 Duration: 40:30
We’re in a series on marriage, and we’ve said the purpose of marriage is friendship and a unique oneness. And we’ve also said there’s a structure in marriage. Ephesians 5 teaches that there’s a mutuality between husband and wife, and yet the commands are not the same to both. They’re equal, but they’re not equivalent. We’ll look now at 1) the concept that in marriage you become one flesh, 2) how this oneness happens, and 3) how this oneness bridges into the subject of role relationships between men and women in marriage. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 22, 1991. Series: Marriage. Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33. To receive the devo offer in this episode of "The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple's Devotional," visit https://gospelinlife.com/devo Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Cultivating a Healthy Marriage with Tim Keller draws from a foundational sermon series delivered by Dr. Keller in 1991, which later inspired the bestselling book he co-authored with his wife, Kathy, *The Meaning of Marriage*. This podcast presents those original messages, offering timeless biblical wisdom on relationships. The content explores the spiritual and practical dimensions of building a strong, lasting marriage, framed within a Christian worldview. Listeners will hear Dr. Keller's thoughtful exegesis and application of scripture, addressing common challenges and profound truths about covenant partnership. While rooted in a specific sermon series, the discussions provide insights relevant to anyone interested in the theological and relational foundations of marriage, regardless of their current relationship status. Each episode in this series serves as a deep dive into principles that go beyond mere technique, focusing on the heart and purpose behind the union. The podcast naturally invites reflection and application, making historic teachings accessible for contemporary life. It's a chance to engage with the material that started a significant conversation for many, presented in its original auditory form. Through listening, one encounters the core ideas that would later be expanded upon in print, all centered on cultivating a relationship that reflects grace and commitment.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 12

Cultivating a Healthy Marriage with Tim Keller
Podcast Episodes
Cultivating a Healthy Marriage (Part 2) – Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:22
This talk was given by Dr. Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 1, 2005. Series: Cultivating a Healthy Marriage. To receive the devo offer in this episode of "The Meaning of Marriage:…
Cultivating a Healthy Marriage (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:22
This talk was given by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 1, 2005. Series: Cultivating a Healthy Marriage. To receive the devo offer in this episode of "The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple's Devoti…
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:40
We look now at the peak verse of the most famous biblical passage on marriage. It’s Ephesians 5:32, where Paul says, “This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church.” He says everything he’s said…
Marriage as Completion: Gender Roles (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:36
We’re looking at a subject that’s controversial. I’m going to try to speak as personally out of my own experience as I possibly can. Yet it’s still an area to think carefully. In our series on marriage, we look for the s…
Marriage as Completion: Gender Roles (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:49
Depending on the culture it’s sitting in, Christianity can either be considered radically liberal or horribly conservative. But Christianity isn’t to the left or to the right. In fact, if it’s true that Christianity does…
Marriage as Friendship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:08
Marriage is a cosmic friendship, a spiritual friendship, a friendship with eternal dimensions. Marriage is not romance garnished with friendship. Rather, biblically, marriage is friendship garnished with romance. If you’…
Marriage as Priority and Friendship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:11
I’m tired of listening to sentimental, slurpy talks on marriage during weddings and in Sunday school and in sermons. They have about as much depth and reality to them as a Hallmark card. The fact is, marriage is many thi…
Marriage as Commitment and Priority [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:05
The purpose of marriage is friendship, companionship. Your spouse has to be your best friend, or you don’t have a marriage. I know that’s not traditional, but it’s biblical. We’re in a series looking at marriage: at its…
Overview: Marriage as Commitment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:58
Ephesians 5 is the most detailed and famous of New Testament passages about marriage. It shows us the power, the definition, the priority, the purpose, the structure, and the mystery of marriage. In this series, we’ve al…
Marriage as Ministry Power [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
Whether you’re single, married, widowed, or divorced, you can immediately apply Scripture’s teachings about marriage to your life. According to the Scripture, marriage is a divine invention. It stands apart from other hu…