Family – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Jeremiah 35, The Example of the Rekabites

Book of Jeremiah Family Old Testament
/ By Randall Johnson

Focus on the Family urges leaving a family legacy: A spiritual, emotional and social legacy is like a three-stranded cord. Individually, each strand cannot hold much weight. But wrapped together, they

Glorious and Depraved (14): The Fall of Mankind (Part Four)

Fall of Man Family Humanity
/ By Randall Johnson

Childbirth has moved from a community, women-only in the home experience, to a hospital, doctors and nurses only medicated experience, to a hospital with dads invited experience, to a multi-option (hospital,

Does Proverbs 24:7 make family a secondary priority?

Question: I need some guidance on Proverbs 24:27. It says, “Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.” I’m having some trouble with this. It’s in the

Can the cycle of Exodus 20:5 be broken?

Question: Exodus 20:5 says, “…punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation….” Is this inevitable, or is there a way to prevent it? There is a situation with

Will we be married in heaven?

Eschatology Family Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: When we reach heaven, will we join our spouse there, or is it “’till death do us part”? If we do join our spouse for eternity in heaven, what of the people who remarried after being widowed? Answer:

Children, Obey Your Parents…Yeah, Right

Family Parenting Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: How can I get my kids to submit to my authority the way God intended? Answer: The best way is to model what you tell them to do, tell them in a firm but loving way, and as they are able to understand,

Submitting to Parents When You Are an Adult

Question: How long should I submit to my parents? Answer: As long as you are dependent upon them and living under their roof and are not capable of assuming an adult role in life. Once you are able to

Why Aren’t Women Allowed the Same Freedom to Make Vows as Men?

Family Theology Questions Women
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: In Numbers 30 Moses says that fathers of unmarried women who make vows can cancel them, as can husbands of women who make vows. Why can males still living with parents and men make vows without

Does a Believing Spouse Automatically Save an Unbelieving Spouse?

Family Gospel Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: A friend of mine brought this scripture up to me last night and I couldn’t give him a good answer that satisfied his curiosity. The scripture is 1 Corinthians 7:12 – 14, 12 But to the rest

In Heaven Will We Recognize and Be with Those We Love?

Family Heaven Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: My big sister just passed away a month ago. I know she is with Jesus, but I wanted to know if I will see her again in heaven. Everyone says I will, but I don’t believe. Is there any Bible verse

What Does Jesus Mean By Hating Father and Mother?

Question: Luke 18:26 ….please explain what Jesus said about if we do not hate our mothers, fathers etc. This saying from Jesus I do not understand. Answer: The passage you mention is Luke 18:29–30,

What are the duties of the head of the household?

Family Leadership Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: With married couples. What are the duties of the head of household (the husband). Scripture related. My reply: The head of the house, the husband, is expected to lead his family with grace and

Do I Have to Hate My Family to Follow Jesus?

Question: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:26). Can you

How Can I Be Happy in Heaven Knowing My Loved Ones Are in Hell?

Family Heaven Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: If I go to heaven but my mother, my father, my wife, my brother and my friends instead go to hell, how can I be happy missing them in eternity and knowing they are tortured forever? How can heaven

What Is the Possible Purpose for Stillborn Children or Those Who Live Only a Short Time?

Question: Since many children die as soon as they are born, what’s the purpose of a newborn baby who dies after some minutes? Why does God give or insert a soul into children who die as soon as they

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