This Momentary Marriage

A Parable of Permanence

By: John Piper

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Reflecting on 40 years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant for all the best reasons. Even in the days when people commonly stayed married "'til death do us part", there was never been a generation whose view of marriage was high enough, says Pastor John Piper. That is all the more true in our casual times.

Though personal selfishness and cultural bondage obstruct the wonder of God's purpose, it is found in God's Word, where his design can awaken a glorious vision capable of freeing every person from small, Christ-ignoring, romance-intoxicated views. Piper explains in reflecting on forty years of matrimony: "Most foundationally, marriage is the doing of God. And ultimately, marriage is the display of God. It displays the covenant-keeping love between Christ and his people to the world in a way that no other event or institution does. Marriage, therefore, is not mainly about being in love. It's mainly about telling the truth with our lives. And staying married is not about staying in love. It is about keeping covenant and putting the glory of Christ's covenant-keeping love on display."

This Momentary Marriage unpacks the biblical vision, its unexpected contours, and its weighty implications for married, single, divorced, and remarried alike.

©2009 John Piper (P)2009 christianaudio.com

the progress that marriages would have

hey very clear and somewhat difficult interpretation of God's intention for marriage and the roles the husband and the wife are actually supposed to be

This book lays down the Rock solid foundation for a Jesus honouring Spirit fill marriage. I am blessed by it.

Foundational Support

An expression of truths that reinforces the Gospel and calls readers to a more faithful portrayal therein.

5 stars

Some of the best best marriage advice I have received. It was helpful for me and my wife.

Highly recommend

Whether you were married or single or engaged, this book helps to explain the purpose of marriage based on Scripture. As a married person, it encouraged me to continue to let my marriage glorify the Lord.

Must read

This book shares the biblical basis for both singleness and for marriage for God's glory!

Great book

So much wisdom, I love a book that I can grow from, and this book is that for me,

Amazingly Heavy

John Piper illuminates the covenant keeping love of Christ to His bride in such a magnificently powerful way that challenges what you thought you knew, what you know and all of what you will ever come to believe about marriage.

Definitely a MUST READ for everyone! Well done!

must read whether married or single

this book places the focus of marriage on Christ and his relationship to the church. it focuses on what is primary. great read

Insightful!

So much wisdom gained from this book on marriage and all that concerns it!

Thank you for this insightful book John Piper!