Biblical perspective of Christian family life in Pakistan /by Johnson Charles.
- 1992.
- v, 100 leaves ; 29 cm.
Typescript. Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1992. Bibliography: leaves 92-100. 1. Family Life in Pakistan 2. Biblical Perspective of Family Life 3. Biblical Perspective of Parenting 4. Biblical Perspective of Christian Family In Its Witness
Importance of Family in Shaping Values -- Concept of Family Life in Pakistan -- Role of Culture in Shaping Values -- The Extended Family Life. Secular Concept of Marriage -- The Christian Concept of Marriage -- In the Beginning -- The Problem of Man's Aloneness -- Completeness in Marriage -- Equality and Submission -- Companionship in Marriage -- Commitment in Marriage -- Covenant, not a Mere Contract -- Practical Matters -- Love in Marriage -- Tests of Love -- Communication -- Sex in Marriage. Children are a Gift from God -- Preparing for Children -- A Home for Children -- Parents' Own Standing with God -- Importance of Teaching the Bible at Home -- A Family Altar -- Psychological Needs of Children -- Love -- Model -- Discipline -- Self Esteem -- God, and God Alone. A Model for the Watching World -- Obligation, Not an Option -- Home, a Training Institute -- Transformed Individuals -- Transformed Families -- Love in Action.
Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions.--Ministry Perspective Project.