Today, marriage is under attack. It is under attack by those who hate God. It is under attack by those who are living in rebellious sin. And it has even suffered friendly fire from those in the church who do not fully grasp the significance and biblical foundation of marriage.
Genesis 2:18-25 is the most fundamental scripture for understanding the Bible’s view of marriage. The Bible will say much more about what marriage is and how Christians are to function as husbands and wives; however, all these other scriptures rest on the foundation of Genesis 2:18-25.
Because marriage is so familiar, you may be tempted to think that having a biblical view of marriage is automatic and assumed, but the truth is that for many today, their view of marriage is more informed by Hollywood, secular pragmatism, and politics.
How then are you to understand marriage from a biblical worldview? This testimony of God’s creation of Eve and ordaining marriage teaches three elements of a biblical worldview of marriage: that it is a good union (18-23), an exclusive union (24a), and a holy union (24b-25).
Blessing of Marriage - Sermon Outline & Listening Guide (Genesis 2:18-25)
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This sermon was originally preached on 9/14/2025.
Blessing of Marriage – sermon manuscript and outline listening guide handout (Genesis 2:18–25)
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What is the biblical foundation of marriage? In this expository sermon from Genesis 2:18–25, Pastor Ben Smith examines God's creation of Eve and the institution of marriage to reveal the divine design for the union between husband and wife.
Marriage is not a human construct, political opinion, or cultural norm—it is a good, exclusive, and holy union ordained by God at creation. Blessing of Marriage challenges believers to understand marriage as God defines it and to honor this foundational institution as the bedrock of family, church, and society.
Key Themes:
Understanding marriage as part of God's good creation, not man's invention
How husbands and wives are made for one another and intended to bless one another
Marriage as the first and most fundamental institution of society
The exclusive nature of the marriage covenant
The holiness of marriage before God and its protection from cultural attacks
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Full sermon pulpit notes (PDF)
Sermon outline handout
Reflection questions for personal devotion or group discussion
Format: Digital PDF
Length: 25 pages
Page Size: 6.5 x 8.5 in.
Scripture Text: Genesis 2:18–25
Series: Genesis
Author: Ben Smith, Sr.
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This sermon resource provides biblical clarity on God's design for marriage, helping pastors, teachers, and individual believers understand marriage as a good, exclusive, and holy union. Ideal for premarital counseling, marriage seminars, or sermon preparation, these pulpit notes provide theological depth, practical application, and a robust defense of biblical marriage in a culture that increasingly redefines it.
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