“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 does the Bible say about being a good parent?”……Parenting can be a difficult and challenging venture, but at the same time can be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing we ever do. The Bible has a great deal to say about the way we can successfully raise our children to be men and women […]
“What does the Bible say about family?”……The concept of family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a theological sense. The concept of family was introduced in the very beginning, as we see inGenesis 1:28, “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?”……“’Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise—‘that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth’” (Ephesians 6:3-4). In this passage, the apostle Paul is quoting from the Ten Commandments,Exodus 20:12specifically: “Honor […]
“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 […]