The
topic above has two principal components, the Church and the family. This paper
discussion intends to show the nexus between the family and the Church in God’s
plan for humanity.
THE
BIBLE
God
has revealed Himself to mankind through His Word. Millions of people have been impacted,
challenged and continued to be blessed by the message contained in the Holy
Bible.
The Bible contains the inspired Word of God
suitable for teaching, for reproof, conviction of sin, for correction of error
and discipline in obedience and for training in righteousness in holy living,
in conformity with God’s will in thought, purpose and action (2Tim3:16). This God given resource will
therefore be the principal source of this discussion.
THE
FAMILY
The
family is derived from the Latin word familia and in human context is a group
of people affiliated by consanguinity (by recognized birth) affinity (marriage)
or co-residence/shared consumption (Nurtured kinship). Members of the immediate family may include a
spouse, parent, sibling, son, daughter. Members of the extended family may
include grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, nephew and niece.
The
family is very important in God’s eyes.
He has a special concern and cares for the family institution which He
created for various purposes amongst which are:-
1. For a Man and Woman to love each other
unconditionally.
2. That
members of the family may provide for the physical and emotional needs of each
of its members.
3. To
procreate and populate the world.
In
God’s view, the family is the place where people are schooled and moulded for
life (Jim and Judy Kemp 2012).
