Justin Genus’s Reviews > God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation > Status Update

"With regard to theology, it will be important to be grounded in the biblical teaching on the nature and function of the church. With regard to method, there should be a certain amount of flexibility and openness to a variety of approaches."

Should be a maxim for any minister

Nice summary of the book's teaching on marriage and family starts this chapter

A balanved survey of view on NT divorce and tremarriage passages. Pretty light, with good pastoral thoughts that apply no matter where one lands

Read Wegner's JETS article (to spank or not to spank)

Useful balance on "parenting methods"

Really solid chapter. Good for a sunday school class

Interesting take on child-obedience in Eph 6 emphasizing the need for salvation. Obv true, but was suprised that they essentially believe Paul is talking to believing children.

Could have done more on "discipline" and "instruction." No discussion on schooling!?

Looks like the move here is actualy to read Block's essay on the family in Ancient Israel (Campbell's book). This chapter has a tone of useful lists of familial responsibilities, though.

"Patricentrism" seem like a code concept, but that wording will never catch on.

Positive teaching in the defining marriage/sex chapter is very clear. This book knows what it's trying to accomplish and avoids straying into territory it's not meant to address. Makes it a great handbook

Chapter 7 on childbearing, family planning, and related issues is incredibly useful pastorally.

Reading out of order. Everything in Ch 12 made sense/seemed like the right view to me