5. New-Covenant Husband-Wife Relationship - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that all aspects of Christian life, including marriage and parenting, must be done to the glory of God, not for human recognition. He warns that God judges not outward appearance or public behavior, but the hidden motives and actions within the home. He then redirects focus to Ephesians 5:21, teaching that both husbands and wives are to be mutually subject to one another in the fear of Christ, mirroring Christ's voluntary submission to the Father.
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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: 5. New-Covenant Husband-Wife Relationship Date: 02-24-2019 Series: The Glory Of The New Covenant Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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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.
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