Day 5 There is only one reason for the church of Jesus Christ to radically commit herself to family ministry. In the Bible, God tells us that He created the institution family to advance the Gospel and build His Kingdom. The family is a “Great Commission” institution. He calls parents to be the primary spiritual trainers of their children and at home. (Genesis 1:28, 18:18-19, Deuteronomy 6:5-7, Psalm 78, Acts 2:38-39). God created marriage for the purpose of spiritual discipleship (Ephesians 5) and the raising of the next generation for the glory of God (Malachi 2:13-16). God then called the early church to equip the family for spiritual success. (Reinow) The church brought families together for worship. The church trained parents, particularly fathers, to disciple their children at home (Ephesians 6:4). The church called married men and women to prioritize their ministry and commitment to their spouse above all others (Ephesians 5). Men were not qualified to serve as pastors/elders if they were not already serving as the loving spiritual leader of their homes (Titus 1:5). The early church advanced the Gospel in and through families and we must do the same.
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