A man should look at his wife or fiancée and gasp. Listen on Canon+ Do you know what God has given you (or is in the process of giving you)? That woman, that terrifying, glorious woman made in His image, was created by God and redeemed with the precious blood of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit has taken up residence in her. She is of immense value to God. She is precious to Him. She is His daughter, an heir of the promise, a co-heir of the grace of life with you. Do you feel that? Does it make your chest knot up? Do you get a little bit afraid? Maybe a lot afraid? Good. Hold that pose. In recent decades, we have reduced marriage to a permanent roommate situation with sexual benefits. But marriage is not about something as low-stakes as “who gets to control the remote.” Your husband or wife is no mere mortal, but an eternal soul who is going to grow closer to God or further from Him because they are married to you. Add children to the mix—even more eternal souls! That’s why the biblical picture of the family is something far more powerful, far more dangerous, far more glorious—far more like a nuclear reactor than anything else in modern society. You can purchase as an audiobook or listen on Audible.* * All purchases made through this link will earn us a small commission through Amazon Associates, an affiliate program. This book is for you if you're: Newlyweds You just got married and you’re wanting to make sure the cement dries and the foundation is plumb. Married for years You’re looking for some retooling, a refresher, a little brush-up on this whole marriage thing. Married and in trouble You’re looking for real, clear help. Now. Engaged You’re just engaged and looking to start off your new life together on the right path. Here's what you'll get in this book. Biblical foundations for the covenant of marriage Marry in the Lord The true blessing of Christian marriage Rightly Ordered Love Life The priorities of Christian reverence Taking Out the Garbage The differences and duties of forgiveness and trust Covenant Asymmetry The freedom and splendor of God-ordained roles A clear understanding of his headship and her submission - Ephesians 5:22-33 Submission in the Lord The free commitment to a husband’s authority Don’t Shipwreck the Headship The man’s role to assume and speak as the authority Going into the Fire First The glory of a husband ready to die and lead first Water of the Word The mystery of marriage and responsibility to nourish and cherish a wife Wisdom to stay faithful and obedient when marriage gets difficult- 1 Peter 3:1-7 Deeper Magic, Deeper Power The wisdom and power of God in your weakness How to Win a Man The virtues that catch and win a man without a word Biblical Beauty The beauty of a woman dying and rising daily in Christ Whose Daughters You Are The fruitful obedience and motherhood of the daughters of Sarah Dwelling with Knowledge The understanding and intimacy between husband and wife Strength to Honor the Weaker Vessel The strength and prayers of a man for her honorable weakness Answers to big questions about sex, divorce, weddings, compatibility, and more Babies, Birth Control, and Barrenness The wisdom of life “better than” foolishness How Far Is Too Far? The preparation today for your practices tomorrow What Do You Think About….? The expectations and answers every engaged couple must have What the Bible Says about Divorce The defense and violence of divorce and moving on A Theology of Wedding & Receptions The essentials and meaning of a covenant in community Sample Wedding Ceremony The elements of the ceremony The No Mere Mortals workbook contains: Discussion questions to No Mere Mortals Space for you both to record your answers Activities Takeaways and highlights Additional "study the Word" sections for each chapter. A suggested premarital counseling guide to take couples through No Mere Mortals in eight weeks. No Mere Mortals: Marriage for People Who Will Live Forever shows how husbands can lead their wives, and how wives can follow their husbands, and how both together, building on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ, can shape future generations and the world. — Toby Sumpter is a pastor at Christ Church, founding co-host of the CrossPolitic show and podcast, and author of Job Through New Eyes: A Son for Glory and Blood Bought World. He writes regularly at his blog Having Two Legs. He and his wife, Jenny, live in Moscow, Idaho, with their four children. AUTHOR: Toby Sumpter PAGE COUNT: 220 pages SIZE: 5.5x8.5" SKU: F-223 PRICE: $18.95 FORMAT: HARDBACK ISBN-10: 1952410622 ISBN-13: 9781952410628 PUB. DATE: December 1, 2020 PAGE COUNT: 288
