The New Covenant Husband-Wife Relationship -- Zac Poonen -- October 11, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/new-covenant-husband-wife-relationship River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker contrasts the old and new covenants, emphasizing that the new covenant elevates family life, particularly the relationship between husband and wife. He stresses that in the new covenant, husbands must live with their wives in an understanding way, treating her as a fellow heir of grace. Furthermore, wives are encouraged to be submissive, using their behavior rather than just words to draw their husbands closer to God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Superiority of the New Covenant in Family LifeThe new covenant brings forgiveness and overcoming power, extending directly into family life, unlike the old covenant where marital relationships were often neglected or troubled.
How Husbands Must Live With Their WivesHusbands are commanded to live with their wives in an understanding way, recognizing them as weaker vessels and fellow heirs of the grace of life so that prayers are not hindered.1 Peter 3:7
The New Covenant Standard for Wives and HusbandsWives are instructed to be submissive and respectful to win their husbands, and both partners are called to live by the New Testament standards found in Ephesians.
Love is Patient and KindLove means bearing with the weaknesses and slowness of a partner with patience rather than relying on superficial psychology, and speaking with kindness.1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is Not Jealous, Arrogant, or Self-SeekingTrue love in marriage is never jealous, does not inwardly brag or act with arrogance, and does not seek its own convenience over the partner's.
Handling Provocation and Apologizing QuicklyBecause we live in a fallen world and make mistakes, the mark of a maturing person is the ability to quickly apologize and say the three important words: I am sorry.
Love Does Not Keep a Record of WrongsLove is a poor mathematician that does not keep accounts of past suffered wrongs, relying on grace rather than a mental record of failures.
Blotting Out Past Records Just Like GodJust as God does not remember our sins and cleanses us through the blood of Christ, spouses must treat each other by blotting out past records.
A Testimony That Inspires the Next GenerationThrough repentance, quick forgiveness, and working on our salvation, our marriages can improve so greatly that our children will desire a marriage just like ours.
