“What does it mean that women are the ‘weaker vessel’ (1 Peter 3:7)?”……The context of1 Peter 3:7is the Apostle Peter’s instructions concerning living as godly believers toward one another beginning in the home (1 Peter 3:1-12). The wife is addressed first and then the husband. This is the same order the Apostle Paul uses inEphesians […]

“What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?”……Solomon’s advice to parents is to “train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6). Raising and training a child within the context of this proverb means that […]

“What are the roles of the husband and wife in a family?”……Although males and females are equal in relationship to Christ, the Scriptures give specific roles to each in marriage. The husband is to assume leadership in the home (1 Corinthians 11:3Ephesians 5:23). This leadership should not be dictatorial, condescending, or patronizing to the wife, […]

“What should be the order of priorities in our family?”……The Bible does not lay out a step-by-step order for family relationship priorities. However, we can still look to the Scriptures and find general principles for prioritizing our family relationships. God obviously comes first:Deuteronomy 6:5, “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with […]

“What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?”……Being a mother is a very important role that the Lord chooses to give to many women. A Christian mother is told to love her children (Titus 2:4-5), in part so that she does not bring reproach on the Lord and on the Savior whose name she bears.……Children […]

“What does the Bible say about parents leaving an inheritance for their children?”……Inheritance was the gift of honor and support given by a patriarch to his sons (and sometimes daughters). It was meant for the provision and status of the family. Most of the occurrences of inheritance in the first half of the Old Testament […]

“What does it mean that women are the ‘weaker vessel’ (1 Peter 3:7)?”……Answer: The context of 1 Peter 3:7 is the Apostle Peter’s instructions concerning living as godly believers toward one another beginning in the home (1 Peter 3:1-12). The wife is addressed first and then the husband. This is the same order the Apostle […]