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| Biblical view of marriage |
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| act of God joining man and woman together in permanent, loving covenant |
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| common theme(s) of all pillars of marriage/family |
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| why families collapse morally |
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humanism dominates
society immoral
parental responsibilities delegated
divorce
technological advances
feminist movement/men's failure
homes dysfunctional |
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| top factor(s) affecting Chr families |
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| how to reinforce family values |
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prayer
win lost ppl
strengthen churches
pro-Chr media
electing Chrs to office
Chr education |
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based on effort, not achievement
rejecting supernatural & Scripture
man=authority(=god)
fitting 2 Tim 3:13 |
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| what marriage is believed to give |
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solutions to all problems
answer to parental problems
freedom of decision
satisfaction to all heart longings
completion/1st rate existence
lack of trouble if Christian |
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| pillars of marriage and family |
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man=Divine creation
man has God-given responsibilities
marriage=Divine institution |
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| building blocks of marriage |
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friendship
fair fights
shared values
acceptance
passion
intimacy
equality
trust |
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determined by God
defended by God |
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| how Chr marriage succeeds |
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similarities emphasized, diffs minimized
personalities controlled by the Holy Spirit
love
communication
both ppl Chrs |
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| characteristics of communication |
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open (includes timing)
authentic
edifying
purposeful |
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| how to perceive God's timing |
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parents approve
counsel from others
Scripture, prayer, daily walk w/God
daily, normal faith
all other areas have green lights |
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| conquering, hold in place |
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