PLED 301

The family

What is the foundational institution of human society according to the Baptist faith and message?

A family is composed of persons related by marriage, blood, or adoption

How is a family defined in the Baptist faith and message?

The uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime

What is the biblical definition of marriage presented in the Baptist faith and message?

To reveal the union between Christ and His church, provide companionship, allow for sexual expression according to biblical standards, and enable procreation

What are the primary purposes of marriage as described in the Baptist faith and message?

It models love, commitment, and the headship of Christ

In what ways does the marriage relationship model the relationship between God and His people?

To love his wife as Christ loved the church, provide for, protect, and lead the family

What responsibilities are assigned to the husband in a marriage?

She is to submit graciously to her husband's servant leadership, similar to how the church submits to Christ

How is a wife’s role described in relation to her husband and the church?

Equal worth before God, mutual respect, and support

What qualities are emphasized for both husbands and wives in their relationship with each other?

To teach spiritual and moral values and lead by example

What responsibilities do parents have towards their children according to the Baptist faith and message?

As a blessing and heritage from the Lord

How are children described in the context of family?

To honor and obey their parents

What is expected of children in terms of their relationship with their parents?

Through consistent lifestyle examples and loving discipline

What methods should parents use to teach their children spiritual and moral values?

By modeling a loving and respectful marriage relationship

How can parents demonstrate God’s pattern for marriage to their children?

It emphasizes their equal worth and influences their roles within the marriage

Discuss the significance of the statement that both husband and wife are created in God's image with the Baptist faith and message

It implies a lifelong, serious commitment that should influence how couples approach their relationship

Reflect on the idea of marriage as a "covenant commitment."

A covenantal, sexual, procreative, lifelong union of one man and one woman

What type of union does God design marriage to be according to Article 1?

It denies that marriage is designed to be homosexual, polygamous, or polyamorous, and that it is merely a human contract

What does Article 1 deny regarding the nature of marriage?

Chastity outside of marriage and fidelity within marriage

According to Article 2, what is God's revealed will for sexual behavior?

It denies that any desires justify sexual intercourse before or outside marriage or any form of sexual immorality

What does Article 2 deny about sexual desires?

That they were created in God's image, equal before Him, and distinct as male and female

What does Article 3 affirm about the creation of Adam and Eve?

It denies that these differences render them unequal in dignity or worth

What does Article 3 deny about male and female differences?

They reflect God's original creation design and are meant for human good and flourishing

According to Article 4, how do the differences between male and female relate to God's design?

It denies that such differences are a result of the Fall or are a tragedy to be overcome

What does Article 4 deny about the differences between male and female?

That they are integral to God’s design for self-conception as male or female

What is affirmed in Article 5 about male and female reproductive structures?

It denies that they nullify the link between biological sex and self-conception as male or female

What does Article 5 deny regarding physical anomalies or psychological conditions?

They are created in the image of God and have equal dignity and worth

According to Article 6, how are those with physical disorders of sex development viewed?

It denies that they render one incapable of living a fruitful life in obedience to Christ

What does Article 6 deny about ambiguities related to biological sex?

God’s holy purposes in creation and redemption as revealed in Scripture

What should define self-conception as male or female according to Article 7?

It denies that such self-conception is consistent with God’s purposes

What does Article 7 deny about adopting a homosexual or transgender self-conception?

Through faith in Jesus Christ, walking in purity of life

According to Article 8, how can people with same-sex attraction live a fruitful life?

It denies that it is part of the natural goodness of God’s creation or puts a person outside the hope of the gospel

What does Article 8 deny about same-sex attraction?

That sin distorts sexual desires toward immorality, including both heterosexual and homosexual immorality

What does Article 9 affirm about sin and sexual desires?

It denies that enduring patterns of such desires justify immoral behavior

What does Article 9 deny regarding desires for sexual immorality?

It is sinful to approve of it, constituting a departure from Christian faithfulness

What is affirmed in Article 10 regarding approval of homosexual immorality?

It denies that it is a matter about which faithful Christians should agree to disagree

What does Article 10 deny about moral indifference toward approval of homosexual immorality?

We must speak the truth in love, including about gender

What is affirmed in Article 11 about speaking truth?

It denies any obligation to speak in ways that dishonor this design

What does Article 11 deny regarding God’s design of image-bearers?

Merciful pardon and transforming power to overcome sinful desires

According to Article 12, what does the grace of God in Christ provide?

It denies that it is insufficient to forgive all sexual sins or empower holiness

What does Article 12 deny about the grace of God?

That grace enables individuals to accept the link between biological sex and self-conception

What does Article 13 affirm regarding transgender self-conceptions?

It denies that grace sanctions such self-conceptions

What does Article 13 deny about self-conceptions at odds with God’s will?

That He came to save sinners, offering forgiveness and eternal life to those who repent and trust in Him

What does Article 14 affirm about Christ's mission?

It denies that any sinner is beyond His reach

What does Article 14 deny about God's ability to save?