“Marriage is a window, not a wall.” In this talk recorded at TGC25, Stephen Witmer explains how Ephesians 5 presents a joyful, liberating, and distinctively Christian approach to marriage. We see that God’s instructions aren’t arbitrary or sexist. We’re freed to cherish marriage without totalizing it—neither holding it too loosely nor valuing it too highly. And we’re given grounds for perseverance in marital challenges and hope in marital disappointments. In This Episode 0:00 – Biblical distinctives of Christian marriage: introduction and purpose 9:24– Purpose of marriage: a window, not a wall 28:45 – Partnership of marriage: one man, one woman 36:59 – Impermanence of marriage: not the ultimate reality Resources Mentioned: The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller A Preface to Paradise Lost by C. S. Lewis SIGN UP for one of our newsletters to stay informed about TGC’s latest resources. Help The Gospel Coalition renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel: Give today. Don’t miss an episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube