When Sinners Say “I Do” (Dave Harvey)

When Sinners Say “I Do”

Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage

Marriage is the union of two people who arrive at the altar toting some surprisingly large luggage. Often it gets opened right there on the honeymoon, sometimes it waits for the week after. The Bible calls it sin and understanding its influence can make all the difference for a man and a woman who are building a life together.

Dave’s writing embraces the reader with humor and honesty as he speaks about sin and the power of the gospel to overcome it. He opens the delightful truth of God’s word and encourages the reader to see more clearly the glorious picture of what God does when sinners say “I do.”

Endorsements

“Dave Harvey skillfully exposed the real root of most marriage problems — each spouse is still a sinner. But he doesn’t leave us to wallow in our sin. He shows the way out through the ongoing power of the gospel. This book will be helpful for any married couple whether they’ve been married five weeks or fifty years.”
—Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness

“Dave Harvey not only offers a biblical diagnosis of marital strife, but prescribes the cure as well — the gospel. When Sinners Say “I Do” provides clarity in conflict, hope in despair, and points the way to a joy-filled, God glorifying marriage.”
—C.J. Mahaney, author of Humility

Contents

• Foreword by Paul David Tripp
• Preface

1. What Really Matters in Marriage
2. Waking Up with the Worst of Sinners
3. The Fog of War and the Law of Sin
4. Taking it Out for a Spin
5. Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
6. Forgiveness, Full and Free
7. The Surgeon, the Scalpel, and the Spouse in Sin
8. Stubborn Grace
9. Concerning Sex
10. When Sinners Say Goodbye

About the Author

Dave Harvey serves as the Pastor of Preaching at Four Oaks Community Church in Tallahassee, FL and is also the Founder of AmICalled.com. He serves as the Chairman of the board of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, as well as the Chairman of the Board of the Sojourn Network.

Dave has written a number of books, including Am I Called, Rescuing Ambition, and When Sinners Say “I Do.” Dave lives in Tallahassee, Florida with his wife, Kimm. They have four grown children.