Raising Children in an Evangelical Family Environment: Biblical Principles Applied to the Family Cover Image

Odgoj djece u evanđeoskom obiteljskom ozračju: Biblijska načela primijenjena u obitelji
Raising Children in an Evangelical Family Environment: Biblical Principles Applied to the Family

Author(s): Ljubinka Jambrek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Biblijski institut
Keywords: family; marriage; God’s plan; raising children; biblical discipline; family worship

Summary/Abstract: As Creator, God designed the family and determined the standards and rules for living and functioning in the family. As a basic unit of society, the family is to reflect God’s glory. God’s plan for marriage and the family has not changed, only the human approach to this institution has changed. Therefore, it is vital to re-emphasize how important it is that the family functions according to biblical standards. This article deals with raising children in an evangelical environment which assumes God’s presence, the reading and keeping of God’s Word, love between the parents, prayer, and worship of God. Clear goals for raising children are presented. This work offers valuable and lived examples of biblical discipline. It discusses the topic of discipline from childhood to the teen ages, trust, responsibility, communication and relationship with God. Finally, the article points out the importance of times of family worship.

  • Issue Year: 3/2009
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 247-262
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Croatian