Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God's Purpose with Your Pleasure by Tony Evans

Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God's Purpose with Your Pleasure Reviews

• 
  Linda Sedillo

  I've read a lot of christian books on marriage, so far this is my favorite. Having a Kingdom marriage is a goal, something we should be growing into. Today, families disintegrate because they exist for their own satisfaction rather than for the Kingdom of God. We must be Kingdom minded, if we are to live a godly life. Their is a purpose for marriage and God created it. I love how Dr. Tony Evans uses practical things or situations to explain Jesus teachings about marriage, I honestly believe Pastor Evans is one of the best or the best teacher of our time. Marriage is difficult for that reason we are to be growing spiritually and abiding in Jesus. He is our fist love who teaches us how to love our spouses. Praying for all marriages including mine who are constantly being attacked by the enemy to cause division.
• 
  Sam

  The problem is that we have transposed the benefit of marriage with the goal. So that when the benefit (happiness) is not working out, we quit and move on, or resign to living a life of unhappiness.
  Kingdom marriage: A covenantal union between man and woman who commit themselves to function in unison under divine authority, in order to replicate God’s image and expand His rule in the world, through both their individual and joint callings.
  
  The flesh is human understanding. Spirit represents God’s point of view. Conflicts threaten unity, they are spirit vs. flesh. Galatians 5:16. The Spirit’s perspective has been removed which leads to division, disharmony, and chaos. Unresolved, ongoing conflict means that the Spirit of God has not been allowed to override the human fleshly differences that brought about the chaos and are now sustaining that conflict. God has been left out of the equation. We are told to preserve the unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4), because if allowed to, the Spirit will overrule the human things that bring about and sustain the conflicts we experience (James 4:1-2).
  
  Unforgiveness is a stronghold. Only spiritual weapons can bring down spiritual strongholds.
  
  Illustration: Communication. Husband and wife stopped speaking to one another for a while because of a conflict they had. Not wanting to be late for his flight the next morning, the husband wrote a note and put it on his wife’s beside table. The note read: “Wake me up at 5am so that I can catch my flight.” When he woke up, he realized it was 7:30 and he missed his flight. Furious that his wife didn’t wake him up, he looked to her side of the bed. She was gone. In her place was a note that read. It’s 5 o’clock.
• 
  Jonathan

  This is a great book BUT I have to say the narrator in this book is the WORST I have ever listened to and I have listened to a lot of books. I almost had to put this book down but I powered through because I love Dr. Tony Evans so much and I refuse to lower the stars. I wish I could rate the narrator separately because he made this so painful!!!
• 
  Nderitu Pius

  This book is amazing. I love it. I will do this for my book review. I will reread it again this week.
• 
  Ardener

  Well written and not boring. In true Tony Evans fashion there is a satisfying sprinkling of Dad jokes and levity to break up the more serious nature of the content. Filled with plenty of practical recommendations for improving marriages that are scriptural based and backed. I hesitate to say it’s an easy read (even though it definitely is) because it is packed full of relevant and powerful truths that are instantly applicable. Seems to be more geared toward seasoned marriages than newlyweds. Highly recommended.
• 
  Emma Jane

  Great book
  
  I definitely enjoyed the beginning half of this book more than the end, when it was going through specifically what a Kingdom marriage looks like and what to aim for. The latter half of the book was more focussed on fixing and repairing a marriage for those already married which wasnt relevant to me but im sure will be good to reflect on in the years to come
• 
  Cassandra Kornegay

  Awesome
  
  Sometimes no matter how long you’ve been married you just need some reminders of practical and wise advice to keep your marriage vibrant, healthy and most importantly pleasing to God and this book does all of this!
• 
  Charissa M

  This book made me see my marriage differently.. I appreciate my marriage much more and that this book was so good that I would re-read it again and again!!! Plus, this book would make a great gift to new married couples..
• 
  Kristina

  Kingdom Marriage is a phenomenal book that represents the natural and God given roles for men and women in marriage. I recommend this book to every married couple, or soon to be married couple as this book is filled with knowledge that is absolutely necessary to a healthy and thriving marriage.
• 
  Shane

  This book is necessary, the way Tony Evans wrote this book combining biblical principles and his own knowledge is terrific. There are parts of the book that after reading feel like he is speaking directly to me, there were many takeaways and points that need to be established into my marriage.
• 
  Ericka

  I liked this better than many other Christian marriage books. Practical and Biblical, but not toxic as *some* Christian relationship books can be. I was skeptical starting it but was pleasantly surprised and both my husband and I really benefitted from reading it together.
• 
  Jill Johnston

  We did this video study as a couples bible study. I thought it was okay... It had good talking points, but I wasn't very engaged during it.
• 
  Cynthia Graf

  I wasn't sure at first, but this book has a lot of great advice for every couple! It should be read a few times, underlined, highlighted, and shared with your spouse.
• 
  Celeste

  Definitely one of my favorite marriage books.
• 
  William "Spig"

  Love Tony Evans communication. Truth and grace. Tony is the type of guy that you’d love to sit with for a couple hours and have a cup of coffee.
• 
  Amber

  This book gives me a different outlook on marriage. Very impactful & full of wisdom.
• 
  Adriana Elena

  I had bigger expectations for this book. I greatly enjoyed Kingdom Woman, but this very basic reading, good for a struggling marriage.
• 
  Aaron D Hodson

  This book provides an excellent mix of theological foundations and practical insights. I found it both challenging and encouraging.
• 
  Michelle Bass

  This book was a refresher for me. If your marriage is lacking in any area. This book can help you. And might I add. This was a Christmas gift from my son Jayelyn. The best gift a mom could ask for. I must remember to just do it. He has saved our best for last.
• 
  Rosa

  Disappointed that Tony Evans didn't narrate this book as he did Kingdom Woman. Focuses on the biblical definition of marriage. Was hoping for more actionable (biblical) tips although they were some towards the ending. Overall a bit slow.