1A.  First, THIS IS A RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED BY GOD

Genesis 2.18, 24; 3.16-17; First Corinthians 11.3; 14.34-35; First Timothy 2.11

2A.  Next, THIS IS A RELATIONSHIP EXPLAINED BY SCRIPTURE

1B.  First, we see that it is decreed by God (Genesis 3.16)

2B.  Next, we see that this has been practiced worldwide throughout history.

3B.  But this relationship we call marriage has from time to time been tempered by God’s grace.

3A.  Third, THIS IS A RELATIONSHIP RUINED BY SECULAR HUMANISM

A bit of review might be in order:

1B.  The pagan practice, throughout history, has been to brutalize women as inferiors.

2B.  However, God’s plan has always been for women to be recognized as equal to men.

3B.  But in the United States first, and then England, secular humanism reared its ugly head.

4B.  What can we expect to happen next?

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

1A.  First, THE COMMAND OF GOD TO LOVE YOUR WIFE

Matthew 22.36-39

2A.  Next, THE CORRUPTION OF YOUR NATURE, WHICH MAKES THIS IMPOSSIBLE

Romans 8.8

3A.  Third, THE COLLAPSE OF YOUR MARRIAGE, WHICH IS INEVITABLE

Exodus 20.5

4A.  Finally, THE CONVERSION OF YOUR SOUL, WHICH IS YOUR GREATEST NEED