Lessons in the Lutheran Confessions
Scripture Text: Matthew 19:4–6
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Matthew 19:4–6
From the Confessions: The Defense of the Augsburg Confession
Concerning the Marriage of Priests
Christ calls marriage a divine union when he says, “What therefore God has joined together...” (Matt 19:6).
Pulling It Together
Christ himself says here that married people are joined together by God. He is quoting Moses and then adds that it is God who joins them together. This mystical union cannot be created by human action; it is God alone who is able to unite two people as one (cp. Gen 2:24, Mark 10:8-9). Therefore, marriage is a pure and holy estate because it is a work of God.
Prayer: Bless the marriages of all people, Lord. Amen.
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Rev. Mark E. Ryman serves as Pastor for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC. Previously, Pastor Ryman has served other congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, as well as a call to specialized ministry with Sola Publishing.
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