Podcast Appearances
He's there by himself. He's in a vertical relationship with God. And you would think that at that moment, God would say, oh, this is all you need is me. This is perfect. This is exactly what I had planned. But God, when he looked at Adam by himself, he says something that's profound. He says, it is not good that man be alone.
He's there by himself. He's in a vertical relationship with God. And you would think that at that moment, God would say, oh, this is all you need is me. This is perfect. This is exactly what I had planned. But God, when he looked at Adam by himself, he says something that's profound. He says, it is not good that man be alone.
He's there by himself. He's in a vertical relationship with God. And you would think that at that moment, God would say, oh, this is all you need is me. This is perfect. This is exactly what I had planned. But God, when he looked at Adam by himself, he says something that's profound. He says, it is not good that man be alone.
And that is the basis for the entire thing right there, that it is not good for man to be alone, which the opposite of that would be it's good for man to be with someone else. If it's not good for man to be alone, then it is good for man to be with someone else. is because to be created in the image of God, I don't think that simply means that us individually.
And that is the basis for the entire thing right there, that it is not good for man to be alone, which the opposite of that would be it's good for man to be with someone else. If it's not good for man to be alone, then it is good for man to be with someone else. is because to be created in the image of God, I don't think that simply means that us individually.
And that is the basis for the entire thing right there, that it is not good for man to be alone, which the opposite of that would be it's good for man to be with someone else. If it's not good for man to be alone, then it is good for man to be with someone else. is because to be created in the image of God, I don't think that simply means that us individually.
I also think that means that man and woman together, because when it says in the Bible that in the image of God, he created them both male and female. So he makes that distinction in Genesis 1 when he says in the image of God, he created them both male and female. And I don't think he's just saying separately.
I also think that means that man and woman together, because when it says in the Bible that in the image of God, he created them both male and female. So he makes that distinction in Genesis 1 when he says in the image of God, he created them both male and female. And I don't think he's just saying separately.
I also think that means that man and woman together, because when it says in the Bible that in the image of God, he created them both male and female. So he makes that distinction in Genesis 1 when he says in the image of God, he created them both male and female. And I don't think he's just saying separately.
I also think he's talking about together because to be alone is to not really reflect the nature of who God is. It's not to reflect the nature of the Trinity because God's not alone. God is Father, Son, Holy Spirit. He's three persons in one being. And so the marriage and the institution of the marriage is, That's what it is. Ultimately, it is a fulfillment and a reflection of the triune God.
I also think he's talking about together because to be alone is to not really reflect the nature of who God is. It's not to reflect the nature of the Trinity because God's not alone. God is Father, Son, Holy Spirit. He's three persons in one being. And so the marriage and the institution of the marriage is, That's what it is. Ultimately, it is a fulfillment and a reflection of the triune God.
I also think he's talking about together because to be alone is to not really reflect the nature of who God is. It's not to reflect the nature of the Trinity because God's not alone. God is Father, Son, Holy Spirit. He's three persons in one being. And so the marriage and the institution of the marriage is, That's what it is. Ultimately, it is a fulfillment and a reflection of the triune God.
So when he says it's not good for man to be alone, he's making female to be a companion and a helper for man. And it's interesting. We can get into a little bit to look at that word that he uses there for helper. And I think that's why these things get so controversial when you start talking about marriage and.
So when he says it's not good for man to be alone, he's making female to be a companion and a helper for man. And it's interesting. We can get into a little bit to look at that word that he uses there for helper. And I think that's why these things get so controversial when you start talking about marriage and.
So when he says it's not good for man to be alone, he's making female to be a companion and a helper for man. And it's interesting. We can get into a little bit to look at that word that he uses there for helper. And I think that's why these things get so controversial when you start talking about marriage and.
different functions inside of a relationship is because people say, whoa, if I'm in that position, then that must mean that I'm less than the other one. But that's not the truth if we're looking at God as the ultimate source of how we reflect Him.
different functions inside of a relationship is because people say, whoa, if I'm in that position, then that must mean that I'm less than the other one. But that's not the truth if we're looking at God as the ultimate source of how we reflect Him.
different functions inside of a relationship is because people say, whoa, if I'm in that position, then that must mean that I'm less than the other one. But that's not the truth if we're looking at God as the ultimate source of how we reflect Him.
Paul is establishing the centrality of Christ first, and then this is kind of what flows out of that. And I've heard people try that. When you try to talk about cultural issues centered around family, even the right to life and sexuality and all these things, if you don't root and anchor that entire discussion first in who God is, then I think we're left with a fairly impotent argument.
Paul is establishing the centrality of Christ first, and then this is kind of what flows out of that. And I've heard people try that. When you try to talk about cultural issues centered around family, even the right to life and sexuality and all these things, if you don't root and anchor that entire discussion first in who God is, then I think we're left with a fairly impotent argument.