Episode Notes   Welcome to Episode 2 of the podcast. Listen as Pastors Sean Clemons talk about finding the one and advice on dating. Listen and access the show notes below or search for Vantage Point on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify, or gracecov.org/vantagepoint.     Visit [email protected] and leave a review. First 25 people to leave a review will receive a "Dad Hat."   What is the purpose of marriage?       Central point of the family.       God uses marriage to make us more holy.       Tool that God uses to refine us and be more like him.   Ephesians 5:22-33    The role of the wife.      Submission           Trusting your husband and at times giving up your will in      support of his vision for the family.             Trustfully following the husband.                     Like Christ submitted to the Father John 5:19    The role of the husband.           To love his wife like Christ loved the church.                     Christ gave up his life for the church. (Sacrificial love)                             Ex: 50/50 Ball: Serving one another daily.                The husband is supposed to be submitted to the Father.    Reference Book: Love and Respect        Practical Questions:   Q: Is there an appropriate time/age to start dating?  A: Not a matter of age but of when you have a developed vision and have insight of the plan God has for your life.      The man should have a job and be able to have a way to provide for his wife.    Q: What is the purpose of dating?      A: Marriage is meant to be the end game/goal of dating.    Q: What does a healthy dating relationship look like?     A: It should start by building a friendship.    Q: How far is too far?     A: Don't want to have sex before marriage. But, God provides grace to those who are willing to repent and he will cleanse you of all unrighteousness.    Part Two: Will touch on topics where these boundaries that have already been crossed.    Resources:  The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas Love and Respect by Dr. Emmerson Eggerich Marriage Today by Jimmy Evans     Gracecov.org   Couples Conference - Sermons available online. (5 Sessions in Oct 2018)    Vantage Point Challenge:    Dating : Begin to plan together about what you want your dating relationship to look like? Is marriage the goal? And what does that look like for you as a couple?    Single: What do you want your dating relationship to look like? What type of boundaries do you want to have in place?  Did this episode help you see your faith, life, and culture more clearly? If so, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

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