Home, The Foundation of Marriage
Romans 12:2
Introduction: Alarming Trends
- Disappearance of the distinctively Christian home
- Importance of a home where Christ rules
The Danger of Conformity
- Warning against being squeezed into the world's mold (Romans 12:2)
- Cultural brainwashing and its impact on Christian values
Christian Perspective on Key Issues
- Challenges of maintaining a Christian view of sex, love, marriage, and family in contemporary society
- Example of a lecture on the New Testament and the New Morality
Misconceptions and Misrepresentations
- Critique of Hugh Hefner’s portrayal of Christian views
- Example of Puritan misconceptions
Biblical Foundations
- Importance of returning to Scripture for guidance
- Overview of the first three chapters of Genesis
- Differences between chapters one and two, focusing on the creation account
Creation of Man and Woman
- The shift from the general creation to the specific creation of man and woman
- Elohim and Jehovah in the creation narrative
The Role and Relationship of Men and Women
- Complementary roles of men and women
- The importance of masculinity and femininity
- Critique of homosexuality and unisex culture
Principles of Marriage
- Biblical view of marriage and its indissolubility
- The importance of leaving and cleaving (Genesis 2:24)
Sexual Relationship and Intimacy
- Biblical view of sexual relationships within marriage
- Contrast between love and lust
Divine Origin of Marriage and Sex
- Marriage and sex as gifts from God
- Importance of a vertical relationship with God
Deterioration of Marriages
- Process of marital deterioration and its causes
- Importance of maintaining a relationship with the Lord
Counseling and Personal Stories
- Examples from marriage counseling
- The importance of commitment and working through problems
Reproduction and Sexuality
- Reproduction as a purpose of sex, but not the exclusive one
- Differentiating between God’s design and human perversion
Challenges and Encouragement
- The subtlety of Satan’s attacks on marriage and family
- Encouragement to uphold Christian values in marriage and family
Conclusion and Prayer
- A prayer for faithfulness and commitment to Christian values
- Emphasis on the need for a passion for Christ and purity in life
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About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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