Tom Messer - Trinity Baptist Church What the Bible Says About Marriage
Feb 15, 2026
A biblical teaching on marriage as God's design and a revelation of His character. Topics include Jesus' teaching on divorce, marriage as exclusive and permanent, and the priority of the spousal bond. Discussion of cultural attacks on marriage and the call to practice gospel grace within marriage. A reminder that ultimate fulfillment is found in relationship with Jesus.
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Marriage Is God’s Doing And Display
- Tom Messer teaches Matthew 19 to show marriage is both divine institution and divine revelation, rooted in creation as male and female.
- He frames marriage as the doing of God (foundation for society) and the display of God (picture of the gospel).
Four Defining Truths Of Biblical Marriage
- Messer defines biblical marriage with four characteristics: exclusive, permanent, priority, and fruitful, grounded in Jesus' citation of Genesis.
- He insists it requires one man and one woman, cleaving into one flesh and producing intimate oneness.
Grandchildren Illustrate Image Bearing Purpose
- Messer shares family examples, noting grandchildren show parents' image and personality traits across families.
- He uses his seven grandchildren to illustrate children as image-bearers and the home as gospel training ground.