Doctrine Stated

By His wisdom, power, and goodness, God created the cosmos to flourish and entrusted it to humanity.

Matthew 19:1-3

Cultural Conversations

• Restrictive (School of Shammai) vs. Permissive (School of Hillel)
• 3 Common Lies
  1. That is antiquated thinking
  2. It's my right to do as I wish
  3. I am not hurting anyone
• Jesus has something to say
• Augustine: "the people of God are against the word and for the good of the world"

Matthew 19:4-6

Creation

• Design
  • Biology doesn't yield to ideology
  • Strugglers need truthful tenderness
• Purpose
  • Marriage is the foundational building block to human flourishing
  • Marriage is clearly defined in God's eyes
  • Marriage is the joining of lives inseparably

Matthew 19:6-9

Authority

• As the Creator, God has the authority
• Questions about His authority are our problem, not His
• He exercises authority for our good
  • Clear standard
  • Clear implications

Matthew 19:10-12

Altar

• The truth caries a punch
• The sacrifice is real

1 Cor 6:9-11