Christian Family Ideal Situations and Reflections on God's Image
Discover the essence of a Christian family, reflecting on ideal situations where both spouses are believers or at least one is. Explore the roles of a Christian family in manifesting God's character, providing support, and governance according to Biblical teachings.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA AFIENYA CONGREGATION AFIENYA CONGREGATION THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY (Gen. 1: 26 (Gen. 1: 26- -28) 28) Alfred Alfred Kwasi Kwasi Opoku Opoku
Introduction What is a Christian family What is a Christian family- - Ideal situation is that both spouses are Christians else Ideal situation is that both spouses are Christians else At least one of them must be a Christian At least one of them must be a Christian - -1 1 Cor Cor 7: 12 7: 12- -16 16 Effort is made to bring every member to the Lord Effort is made to bring every member to the Lord Every Christian family is another spiritual channel Every Christian family is another spiritual channel designed by God to manifest His character to another designed by God to manifest His character to another generation generation. .
1) Created to reflect the image of God Created to reflect the image of God A family that is respected and trusted in society A family that is respected and trusted in society (Caesar's image on the coin, Matt 22: 21) (Caesar's image on the coin, Matt 22: 21) A family that one can run to in times of need ( A family that one can run to in times of need (Deut 43 cities of refuge) 43 cities of refuge) Deut 4:41 4:41- - A family that can identify and support the needy ( Jesus A family that can identify and support the needy ( Jesus & the 5000, by the pool) & the 5000, by the pool) A family that is concerned in protecting and projecting A family that is concerned in protecting and projecting the image of God (Josh 24: 15 but as for me ) the image of God (Josh 24: 15 but as for me )
2) To conduct the governance of God on earth To conduct the governance of God on earth rule over the earth earth rule over the We should be managers of our home 1 We should be managers of our home 1 Ti Ti 3:1 3:1- -5 5 Adam gave names to all the created, he was not ignorant, Adam gave names to all the created, he was not ignorant, at least the man must be very knowledgeable at least the man must be very knowledgeable Children in the house are brought up, not raised Children in the house are brought up, not raised The generations in the family must exhibit a character that The generations in the family must exhibit a character that shows leadership shows leadership
Conclusion A family A family that plans that plans together to honor God: together to honor God: Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5: 1 Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5: 1- -10 10 Priscila and Aquila Acts 18: 24 Priscila and Aquila Acts 18: 24- -27 27 Be committed and guided by 1 Pet 2:16 Be committed and guided by 1 Pet 2:16
