A Firm Foundation: Building a Household of Faith on the Unchanging Principles of the Word of God

by Paul Chappell

Building a strong home doesn’t happen by accident or default. Every well-built house must first have carefully designed blueprints, a strong foundation, and a competent builder. Even so, a strong Christian home can only be the product of the blueprint of God’s Word, the foundation of Jesus Christ, and the daily guiding hand of the Holy Spirit. In a culture that is redefining marriage and the family, you can build your family upon the firm foundation of God's Word! If you are determined to understand and follow God's design for your family, the pages of this book will establish your footing on solid ground!Study questions are included at the end of each chapter!

Genres: Christian Living, Ebooks

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife for over thirty-six years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry. His books can be found at http://www.strivingtogether.com.

Reviews

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not impressed. It seemed like the author just sat down at his desk and snowballed the entire book. He repeatedly stated the obvious, and wasted words. Most of the things he wrote were not wrong, they just weren’t worth reading. In addition to that, most of the chapters consisted of 3 alliterated points with 3 alliterated sub points, which was weird. It wasn’t heresy, but neither was it thought provoking.

[Ky Meeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great study of the Word that my wife and I read together. The focus is on building a marriage on a firm foundation in the Lord and His Word.

The topics include building your relationship between each other, with the Lord, and with your children (now or in the future). There were many lessons to be learned straight from the Word. Chappell made many connections to daily life in one’s marriage. Grateful for the Lord placing this knowledge upon Paul Chappell’s heart.

[Cathy]

Meh. A lady at my church recommended this book as "a Wesleyan view" of sexuality.

Nope. Not even close. This book is about one man-one woman-one marriage with the husband as the leader of the marriage, and wives submitting to husbands. There is no equal partnership here.

I read the book. It wasn't Wesleyan at all. It wasn't United Methodist.

I can't even give this book one star.