Marriage and the Holy Spirit

Eph. 5:18-21
Marriage and the Holy Spirit
Sermon Notes for July 29, 2012 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri
Marriage, Part One

Introduction Ps. 11 and The Active Suppression of Christianity and the Decline of Marriage
Singles - Don't Hit the Mute Button! (See, e.g., Attached Outline of 5:22-31; Eph. 4:26)

Marriage and the Gospel

The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller (CIOC gift)
Date Night Challenge PDX

1.Judgment Begins at the House of God - God As Sculptor
Marriage Oversold and Under Prepared For - Relationships Change Us, Sin, Disenchantment
Good News - Marriage is God's Gift, and He Has a Training Plan
Sucker's Choice - Fulfillment or Sacrifice - The Gospel
2. Plaque-osis and Zooming Out from v. 22 to v. 21 and Beyond
5:21 - The Culmination of The Agenda of a Spirit-filled Life
The Spirit Brings the Savior (and the Father and Salvation) To Us - Jn. 14:26; 16:14; 3:17
When You're Running on Fumes, Know Where the Fuel Station Is
3. The Unseen Cancer That Is the Greatest Threat to Marriage and Your Sanctification
Curly's Secret of Life - Just One thing
Phil. 2:2,3; Rom. 15:1-3; Gal. 5:13; 2 Cor. 5:15 Bondservants
You Gotta Serve Somebody
Joy From Giving Joy - Mt. 16:25
4. Some Practical Cures:
A. Be Properly Intoxicated - SoS 1:2; Acts 2, Cana, Human Love and the Spirit
B. By Singing Your Way to a Better Life and Marriage
1. Exterior
2. Interior
C. By Thanking (Not Thinking) Your Way to a Better Life and Marriage
D. By Submitting Your Way to a Better Life and Marriage
Submit (Hupotasso) You're in the Army Now! (Time, Food, etc.)
5. The Fear of Christ
Ps. 130"4; 2 Chr. 26:5; Ps. 34:11ff
A Wives, [be submissive] to you