ANTH: Relationships in marriage Flashcards
What was the first created relationship?
marriage (Adam and Eve)
what do we see from the marriage relationship?
unity, cooperation, diversity (man and woman)
marriage is the ….. relationship between people
primary
what does the marriage relationship accomplish?
companionship, support, fulfillment of mandate to multiply
….. is a reflection of Christ and the church in marriage.
unity in goals and service, diversity
why does this relationship (marriage) matter?
it is highly valued (it is a covent)
What determines the norms for marriage
God and his word, not culture.
Roles/responsibilites, fidelity, sexual union, selflessness
What is the relationship between parents and children?
Gods family and multiplication (making disciples, adoption as sons and daughters)
what dictates the understanding of parenting?
Gods word not culture (responsibility to lead, teach, disciple, for parents; honor, and obey for children)
What forms the basis of community?
the family
Who’s responsibility is it to teach and discipline children?
the parents; learning and correction happens in a setting of love
what are inter-personal relationships?
relationships outside the family that still show love for Christ and others.
