![]() ![]() ![]() Dealing with the complexities of commitment in contemporary culture is a theme juxtaposed with a biblical framework. Keller draws upon biblical narrative, peppered with illustrations of marriage that encompasses creation's design to the shattered to the restored. The result is a vision for marriage that is refreshingly frank and unsentimental, yet hopeful and beautiful.īased on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone-Christians, skeptics, singles, long-time married couples, and those about to be engaged-the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.Ī brilliant and cogent exposition of God's purpose for marriage. In The Meaning of Marriage, Timothy Keller, with insightful commentary from his wife of thirty-six years, Kathy, draws a profound portrait of marriage from the pages of Scripture that neither idealises nor rejects the institution but points us back to the relationship between God and man. Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul-mate that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage that marriage does not mean 'til death do us part, but merely for as long as my needs are being met and that when serious differences arise, divorce is the best solution.Īccording to the bible, all of these modern-day assumptions miss what marriage is all about. This is a profound mystery…” - Ephesians 5:31-32 “A man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Series. ![]()
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