The Family
The Institution of the Family -
We believe that God has created the family as the foundational institution of human society. Families are autonomous but an integral part of the local church. The God ordained institution of the family provides stability to society as well as the church.
Equality of Personhood, Difference of Roles -
We believe that God has created both male and female in His image (Genesis 1:27) and that men and women are equal in position and standing before God (Gal. 3:28). However we believe that God has given men and women distinctly different spiritual roles and responsibilities in the home and in the church.
Husbands are called by God to serve by leading, feeding, and protecting their families and to be the leaders of their local church. (Col. 3:19; 1 Tim. 2:12; 3:4-5, 12) The husband is required to love his wife as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her (Ephesians 5.25-33). Wives are to submit to the biblical leadership of their husbands as they would submit to the Lord (Ephesians 5.22-24). Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord. Children are required to obey their parents in the Lord. Parents are instructed in the Bible to teach their children biblical principles and moral values and lead them, through consistent lifestyle examples and appropriate discipline. (Gen 1:26-28; Ex. 20:12; Deut. 6:4-9; Ps. 127:3-5; Prov. 19:18; 22:15; 23;13-14; Mk. 10:6-12; 1 Cor.7:1-16; Eph. 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Col 3:18-21; Heb. 13:4; 1 Pet 3:1-7)
God’s Grace and Reconciliation for All Families -
Although we believe that God hates divorce and has established marriage as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman (Mal. 2:14-17; Matt. 19:3-12), we also recognize that we are all sinful and broken people, and that we all contribute to the difficulties experienced in family life. Yet God’s grace provides healing and reconciliation for all who will receive it into their heart and their home. Broken marriages, single parent homes, blended families, and “traditional families” are welcome at Community Bible Church and can all bring glory to God by His grace.
The Institution of the Family -
We believe that God has created the family as the foundational institution of human society. Families are autonomous but an integral part of the local church. The God ordained institution of the family provides stability to society as well as the church.
Equality of Personhood, Difference of Roles -
We believe that God has created both male and female in His image (Genesis 1:27) and that men and women are equal in position and standing before God (Gal. 3:28). However we believe that God has given men and women distinctly different spiritual roles and responsibilities in the home and in the church.
Husbands are called by God to serve by leading, feeding, and protecting their families and to be the leaders of their local church. (Col. 3:19; 1 Tim. 2:12; 3:4-5, 12) The husband is required to love his wife as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her (Ephesians 5.25-33). Wives are to submit to the biblical leadership of their husbands as they would submit to the Lord (Ephesians 5.22-24). Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord. Children are required to obey their parents in the Lord. Parents are instructed in the Bible to teach their children biblical principles and moral values and lead them, through consistent lifestyle examples and appropriate discipline. (Gen 1:26-28; Ex. 20:12; Deut. 6:4-9; Ps. 127:3-5; Prov. 19:18; 22:15; 23;13-14; Mk. 10:6-12; 1 Cor.7:1-16; Eph. 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Col 3:18-21; Heb. 13:4; 1 Pet 3:1-7)
God’s Grace and Reconciliation for All Families -
Although we believe that God hates divorce and has established marriage as a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman (Mal. 2:14-17; Matt. 19:3-12), we also recognize that we are all sinful and broken people, and that we all contribute to the difficulties experienced in family life. Yet God’s grace provides healing and reconciliation for all who will receive it into their heart and their home. Broken marriages, single parent homes, blended families, and “traditional families” are welcome at Community Bible Church and can all bring glory to God by His grace.