Sunday Series — Mere Christianity: A Conversation for the Common Hall – Book Three, Chapter Six: Christian Marriage

Episode 298 examines C.S. Lewis’ chapter on Christian marriage and what it means for a husband and wife to become “one flesh.” Lance Smith explores why Christianity views marriage as a lifelong covenant and why keeping that promise is a matter of justice as well as sexual morality. Lewis also distinguishes the temporary feelings of being “in love” from the deeper, will-based love that sustains a marriage. The episode considers Lewis’ challenge to modern ideas about romance and divorce, as well as his distinction between civil marriage and the Christian understanding of marriage. Finally, Lance examines Lewis’ discussion of headship through the lens of Scripture. Biblical headship is not domination or dictatorship, but a responsibility to lead, protect, sacrifice, and serve—following the example of Christ. The episode asks what happens when we stop defining marriage by changing cultural expectations and return to the biblical pattern. References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following: buymeacoffee.com/lancesmith  The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page Email Address: bibledifficultiesandanswers@gmail.com  Lewis, C.S. Mere Christianity. HarperOne, 2001. Available at: https://a.co/d/0eXcvERk