The Preacher and his Work, Wendell Winkler (c. 1987)

  • Marriage is divine in origin (Genesis 2).
  • Marriage is purposeful in design.
    • To provide companionship.
    • To procreate the race.
    • To prevent immorality.
    • To provide employment.
  • Marriage is demanding in requirements (Genesis 2:22-24).
    • Leaving.
    • Cleaving.
    • Becoming of one flesh.
  • Marriage is holy and sacred in nature.
    • Hebrews 13:4
    • Ephesians 5:25-33
  • Marriage is conditional in happiness.
    • Define/describe “love”
    • 1 Corinthians 13.
  • Marriage is lifelong in duration (Romans 7:1­-4).