Sarah MinchinGod, Marriage, and FamilyChapter 1: Within the first chapter of Kostenberger's book God, Marriage, and Family identifies the cultural problems of our nation. In this chapter the author discusses how sexual immorality, homosexuality, and sexual confusion are among the major threats to the way our culture defines relationships today. The author says that this is more than a cultural problem, he says that it has its roots in something more. I think he might be dramatic about the who question. I don't necessarily think that the way we live is threatened by sexual sin. I think our God is bigger than that. Kostenberger thinks we need to return to the ancient roots of marriage in the Bible to begin healing the pain that sexual sin has caused our nation. He says that when a couple has trouble doing more than simply working on their communication skills, they should work on the idea of ​​becoming “one flesh.” I agree with this, I think that if two people completely follow Christ and give their whole lives to God, they cannot have an unhappy marriage. Chapter 2: Chapter two is mainly about men's roles and women's roles in life. the Bible. He focuses most of his time on the Old Testament. Talk about how God intended the garden to function like a marriage. He says the idea of ​​marriage is ancient and that Israel has ruined it because it has participated in polygamy, divorce and homosexuality. He states that God at the beginning of Genesis speaks of the roots and institution of marriage; which is doing the will of the Creator and the consequence is the fall of humanity on the married couple. Mention the Song of Solomon which talks about... middle of paper... repentance and faith. We are all born again believers in Christ.Chapter 14– In this last and final chapter the author tries to definitively conclude everything that has been talked about. The last chapter is basically a summary of all the other chapters. He says we should constantly pray for our family at home and our family at church. It takes up the idea of ​​faithful marriage and obedient children. He mentions celibacy again and how that can be used for strong ministry. Being single means not being limited or bound by family responsibilities. Also examine the definition of marriage. Kostenberger concludes the final chapter with a message from Paul and a prayer for those who read the book. I think this was a great read to better explain the concepts of marriage and family. Especially when it comes to politics in the Church.