Brother Wilmeth The Christian Home Summary

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The Christian Home, P.D. Wilmeth, Nashville, Tenn., 183pp.
The Christian Home by P.D. Wilmeth was written to give the readers an in depth study of the home as God would have it. The introduction outlines the importance of the course “because the family is the foundation of our society-as goes the home, so goes society” (p11). As well as, key definitions for words and phrases used throughout the book. The Christian Home walks the reader through the different stages of the home as God would have it. Offering insight into the love (p20), difficulties(p42), and potential perils (p47) one might encounter in the home, Brother Wilmeth endeavors to prepare the Christian as best he can for marriage(pp96-107), children(pp109-120), and most importantly …show more content…

Brother Wilmeth cited multiple works and more importantly, scripture to re-enforce and solidify his work. Upon beginning Part 1-The Right Start, Brother Wilmeth provide the Genesis account for creation citing Genesis 1:27 and proceeds to demonstrate the endorsement of this account of creation by Christ, citing Matt. 19:4. Doing so established a solid foundation for our Brother’s representation of the home as God would have it a spelled out in the gospel. Thus, allowing us to scripturally examine God’s pattern for marriage (pp17-18), potential issues in a marriage relationship (pp23-25 and pp32-49), and the primary functions and roles of the home (pp23-31). We then move into Part 2 - Home Personnel, where each member of the home is broken down by responsibility and title to allow the reader to gain perspective of what each person is bringing to the home and family relationship as God would have them do. Not only does Brother Wilmeth break down each role such as The Father in the Home (pp89-95), and The Mother of the Home (pp84-87), but he also illustrates how the two are to interact both as The Parents in the Home (pp78-83) and the Husband and the Wife in the Home (pp96-104). Each role is defined as we grow in the home and even

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