Gospel-Centered Marriage

Most of what the Bible has to say about marriage does not come flagged up under a heading of marriage. Its not just the famous marriage passages that shape a gospel-centred marriage, but the whole Bible-story of Gods good creation, humanitys wicked rebellion and Gods gracious redemption. To understand why marriages struggleas they all dowe need to understand the nature of our sin. To make marriages work, we need to understand how to apply the truth about God and His salvation. This study guide on Christian marriage focuses on how the Gospel shapes the practical realities of everyday life. Author Tim Chester lifts the lid on many of the common pressure points that modern couples face, and shows how a proper understanding of the Gospel can shape a response.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Part 1: Gospel-Centered Marriage | Chapter 1: Marriage and the Passion of God
4. Chapter 2: Marriage and the Purposes of God
5. Chapter 3: Marriage and the Kingdom of God
6. Chapter 4: Marriage and the Submission of God's People
7. Chapter 5: Marriage and the Loving Authority of Christ
8. Part 2: Gospel-Centered Relationships | Chapter 6: Grace
9. Chapter 7: Love
10. Chapter 8: Conflict
11. Chapter 9: Reconciliation
12. Chapter 10: Forgiveness
13. Part 3: Gospel-Centered Sex | Chapter 11: Enjoying Sex
14. Chapter 12: Loving Sex
15. Chapter 13: Transforming Sex
16. Chapter 14: Gospel-Centered Beauty
17. Chapter 15: Conclusion: Marriage Is Not Forever
18. Closing Credits