The Christian Home (Wilson) - Course Study Guide (Print)

An in-depth study by Ken Wilson to examine some of the characteristics of the pattern God established for a Christian home.

Content:

Lesson 1:     God's Pattern for Marriage

Lesson 2:     Problems in Marriage

Lesson 3:     Considering a Wife's Needs

Lesson 4:     Considering a Man's Needs

Lesson 5:     The Boundaries in Marriage

Lesson 6:     The Purpose of Parenting

Lesson 7:     The Significance of Fathers

Lesson 8:     Birth Ordering and Parenting

Lesson 9:     The Functions of the Home

Lesson 10:  Communication That Cares

Lesson 11:  Building Strong Families

Lesson 12:  The Home of the Soul

INTRODUCTION
As members of God’s church, we have the responsibility of establishing and maintaining proper human relationships. We must consider the need today for proper husband-wife relationships. Never has there been a greater need! It is estimated that an average three out of five marriages will end in divorce in America each year. We must realize that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16). The situation is desperate even in the church today. The apostle Paul gave the Ephesians the ideal pattern – and it will still work today (Ephesians 5:21-33).

God has alwaysrequired “submission” in marriage (Genesis 2:21-25; 3:13-19). He has always provided for a line of authority and responsibility. The very idea of some kind of rank or leadership in the church or the home has been a staple in God’s plan for man. Such leadership is essential to any well-ordered society. Even in Jesus’ work, it is stated, “the head of Christ is God” (I Corinthians 11:3). In government someone must be in charge; else, there will be anarchy. In the church someone must provide spiritual leadership, otherwise there will be confusion, false teaching, and chaos (Hebrews 13:7,17). In business, schools, clubs, all group activity,someone must lead in order to accomplish unity and success in their endeavors. The same principle is applicable to the home (ITimothy 3:4-5; Ephesians 5:23; I Corinthians 11:3). God has always required order and discipline (I Corinthians 14:40). God has always required someone to lead.