Marriage for Life

In the 16th century, Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine chapel in vivid, colored detail. Over the centuries both the color and detail faded. It was no longer the vivid set of Bible stories Michelangelo painted. Marriage is God's painting. It is His mystery, once hidden, but now revealed in His Word. (Ephesians 5:22-33) In marriage God intended to paint a picture of the relationship between Himself, the Groom, and His people, those who trusts in Jesus for everlasting life....
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In the 16th century, Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine chapel in vivid, colored detail. Over the centuries both the color and detail faded. It was no longer the vivid set of Bible stories Michelangelo painted. Marriage is God's painting. It is His mystery, once hidden, but now revealed in His Word. (Ephesians 5:22-33) In marriage God intended to paint a picture of the relationship between Himself, the Groom, and His people, those who trusts in Jesus for everlasting life. Our world has altered, licensed, distorted, and corrupted God's picture. The vivid colors of marriage have faded. The distinct images of marriage have been obscured by opinions, laws, and careless ignorance. The 20th century restoration of the Sistine ceiling has, not without controversy, reclaimed Michelangelo's eloquent art for visitors to again observe. The pictures once again tell Bible stories. Biblical marriage tells the story of God's love for His people and their love for, and submission to, Him. The authors' prayer is that the biblical details in MARRIAGE FOR LIFE will help establish marriages that display God's lovely plan: one man and one woman who come together committed to a life-long commitment to God and to each other. For others, whose marriages may have grown dull, the authors pray that MARRIAGE FOR LIFE might help restore all the color and vivid detail God intended.