Men and women are created equal by God, together are image-bearers of God, and are complementary to one another in our varying and mutually beneficial roles in (the home and) the church.

The ultimate purpose and perfect model for human marriage is the relationship between Christ and the Church: The Church’s submission to Christ is the model for a wife’s submission to her husband.

The ultimate purpose and perfect model for human marriage is the relationship between Christ and the Church: The Church's submission to Christ is the model for a wife's submission to her husband.

The ultimate purpose and perfect model for human marriage is the relationship between Christ and the Church. And the husband bears the primary responsibility for Christlike servant leadership, protection, and provision in the home, leading to the...

The ultimate purpose and perfect model for human marriage is the relationship between Christ and the Church. And the husband bears the primary responsibility for Christlike servant leadership, protection, and provision in the home, leading to the flourishing of the family.

How has God designed fathers and mothers uniquely? The gospel offers good news for each and every father and mother. Through the death of Jesus on the cross, family dysfunction and sin can be overcome. Fathers can be redeemed to reflect God the...

How has God designed fathers and mothers uniquely? The gospel offers good news for each and every father and mother. Through the death of Jesus on the cross, family dysfunction and sin can be overcome. Fathers can be redeemed to reflect God the Father's leadership and character. Mothers can be forgiven and restored to reflect the meekness and gentleness of Christ.

The gospel explains our marriages and our marriages explain the gospel. God always intended it that way from the very beginning, long before the saving work of Jesus Christ had taken place. Marriage, therefore, is not a commitment to break or a...

The gospel explains our marriages and our marriages explain the gospel. God always intended it that way from the very beginning, long before the saving work of Jesus Christ had taken place. Marriage, therefore, is not a commitment to break or a make-up to alter, but a covenant designed by God to put the gospel on display. This is the meaning of marriage.

God made male and female in His image, meaning men and women are equal in dignity and value. In creating male and female, God made them the same in essence (equal) and different in function (unique). And the fall (Genesis 3) has frustrated the roles...