GODS PRESCRIPTION PB

God's prescription for a healthy marriage and family

The family is under threat. Contemporary culture and changes in legislation are seeking to redefine its structure, parents are increasingly giving over to the state the responsibility of disciplining their children, and homes are constantly bombarded by immoral images of the ‘family’ through TV. The great need today is to return to biblical principles for family life. The Bible is God’s manual for the people he created in his image, and therefore it has much to say on this crucial issue. Here, Andy Oliver guides us helpfully through the biblical teaching on marriage and family life, and emphasizes the need to follow God’s Word if we are to build solid foundations for a healthy family.

Endorsements
Across Europe, and, indeed, the Western world, the crisis in marriage and family life is impacting Christian and non-Christian alike, and Andy Oliver’s book provides a timely reminder of God’s good purposes for us. His approach is thought-provoking and uncompromising and, while you might not agree with every application, you will benefit greatly from this refreshingly direct and practical introduction to what the Bible teaches.
Jonathan Lamb, Author, Director of Langham Preaching (Langham Partnership International) and former Associate General Secretary of IFES

Readership suitability
General Christian readership
Ministers and Christian workers
People who are preparing for marriage, or who want to refresh their marriages

Additional notes
A strongly applicatory book which looks practically and biblically at marriage and the family
Considers matters such as headship, submission and the preparation of the family for eternity
Includes detailed study and discussion questions

Chapter contents
Preface
Ch1 God is the Architect of the family
Ch2 Foundations for the family in Genesis
Ch3 Finding the right partner
Ch4 Aids to proper behaviour during courtship
Ch5 Reciprocal Responsibilities of husbands and wives
Ch6 A special duty for wives
Ch7 A special duty for husbands
Ch8 Responsibilities of children to parents
Ch9 Responsibilities of parents to children
Ch10 Good communication in the home
Ch11 Preparing your family for eternity

Pages: 160