What do the home and the church have in common? In Growing in Two Families, we see that both were instituted by God to multiply His image bearers. To be sure, the domestic sphere and the ecclesiastical sphere are distinct, each having its own authority, domain, and means. The family originated with creation, and the church springs from Christ’s redeeming work. Nevertheless, they both, in their respective ways, are instrumental in raising up a godly people who reflect the beauty of the Lord. Contributors include Michael P. V. Barrett, Joel R. Beeke, Gerald M. Bilkes, Hensworth W. C. Jonas, Jonathan L. Master, Stephen G. Myers, and Richard D. Phillips.

Contents

Preface

Part 1: Growing in the Christian Family

1. The Struggle of Marriage and the Mercy of the Savior —Hensworth W. C. Jonas
2. The Puritans on Marriage and Child-Rearing: The Teaching of William Gouge —Joel R. Beeke
3. Parenting as a Prophet, Priest, and King in Your Home —Richard D. Phillips
4. Growing in Family Worship —Richard D. Phillips
5. Honoring Your Parents: The Path to a Good Life —Hensworth W. C. Jonas

Part 2: Growing in the Church as God’s Family

6. A Great Mystery: Christ, the Church, and Marriage —Stephen G. Myers
7. Entering God’s Family: Regeneration, Repentance, and Faith —Gerald M. Bilkes
8. Living in God’s Family by Faith: Lessons from Abraham —Michael P. V. Barrett
9. Spending Eternity with Christ and the Living Church Family —Jonathan L. Master

Editors and Contributors