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Marriage Is Not Ours to Invent

Patristic Nectar

Patristic Nectar

teaching

February 3, 2026
In this lecture from the Patristic Nectar Marriage Conference, Gavin Ortlund reflects on marriage as a divine institution and a form of divine revelation. Drawing from Genesis, the teaching of Christ, and insights from C.S. Lewis, he presents marriage as a sacred reality given by God, not a human invention, and explores how submission to God’s design leads to joy and human flourishing. 🙏 Support Our Ministry: Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://store.patristicnectar.org/apparel/ #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #christian #god #jesus #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar

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