“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 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 […]