The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
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Overview
Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone—Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged—the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.
Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; and that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. But these modern-day assumptions are wrong. Timothy Keller, with insights from Kathy, his wife of thirty-seven years, shows marriage to be a glorious relationship that is also misunderstood and mysterious. The Meaning of Marriage offers instruction on how to have a successful marriage, and is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.
- Provides compelling arguments for the ongoing relevance of Christian belief in society
- Addresses key practical questions all Christians wrestle with in their journey of faith
Top Highlights
“The Christian teaching does not offer a choice between fulfillment and sacrifice but rather mutual fulfillment through mutual sacrifice.” (Page 47)
“Wedding vows are not a declaration of present love but a mutually binding promise of future love. A wedding should not be primarily a celebration of how loving you feel now—that can safely be assumed. Rather, in a wedding you stand up before God, your family, and all the main institutions of society, and you promise to be loving, faithful, and true to the other person in the future, regardless of undulating internal feelings or external circumstances.” (Page 87)
“Whether we are husband or wife, we are not to live for ourselves but for the other. And that is the hardest yet single most important function of being a husband or a wife in marriage.” (Page 53)
“But when the Bible speaks of love, it measures it primarily not by how much you want to receive but by how much you are willing to give of yourself to someone. How much are you willing to lose for the sake of this person? How much of your freedom are you willing to forsake? How much of your precious time, emotion, and resources are you willing to invest in this person?” (Page 78)
“Marriage used to be a public institution for the common good, and now it is a private arrangement for the satisfaction of the individuals. Marriage used to be about us, but now it is about me.” (Page 29)
Incredibly rich with wisdom and insight that will leave the reader, whether single or married, feeling uplifted.
—The Washington Times
- Title: The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God
- Authors: Timothy Keller, Kathy Keller
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Dutton
- Print Publication Date: 2011
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Pages: 352
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Marriage › Religious aspects--Christianity
- ISBNs: 9780525952473, 0525952470, 9781594631870, 1594631875
- Resource ID: LLS:MNNGMRRGFWSDMGD
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-03T19:28:41Z
Timothy Keller was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He was first a pastor in Hopewell, Virginia. In 1989 he started Redeemer Presbyterian Church, in New York City. Today, Redeemer has more than five thousand regular Sunday attendees and has helped to start over 250 new churches around the world. He has authored numerous bestsellers, including Every Good Endeavor, The Meaning of Marriage, Generous Justice, Counterfeit Gods, The Prodigal God, Jesus the King, and The Reason for God.
Reviews
1 rating
Greg Wolf
12/26/2020
Fantastic book, just what you would expect from the Keller's. Biblically based but equally important, they clearly, practically and rather thoroughly explain why the God's design for marriage works and why and where our culture, both church and secular, are failing and then they provide suggestions for the church to support both marriages and singles. Some footnotes for further reading though this is not a theology book, still this is must reading for pastors, married couples and singles all.