I will start by declaring truth, unshackled from human tradition or opinion.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men” (John 1:1-4).
By the will of the Father, the Bible says of the Son, “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible… All things were created through Him and for Him” (Colossians 1:16).
I declare, “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for you created all things, and by your will they exist and were created” (Revelation 4:11).
That includes you, [Groom] and [Bride]. You were created according to His will by Him and for Him.
We know Him by various names… the Son, Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, the Messiah, the Christ, the Lamb of God, Jesus of Nazareth. The Creator. Who was manifested in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16b). And as we look forward to His return He is called… The Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
All these things are important because it is by Him and under His authority that the covenant of marriage was formed.
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