1. The need for restoration in the Family
Genesis 1-4

2. What happened? Sin in each family ! Man became sinner – Ps 51:5
Mind became defiled – Titus 1:15; Col 1:21; Rom 8:5-8
Man became slave to sin – Rom 6:17
Man became enemy of God – James4:4
Man became dead to sin and trespasses – Eph 2:1,2

3. Effect of sin on Family Life
Disrespect and rebellion against parental authority
Hatred and envy among family members
Improper and unprincipled relationships in marriage:
Self-centeredness and dishonesty in marriage
Lack of respect and love for children on part of parents and relatives

4. Husbands and wives having divided interests:
Wives usurping their husbands authority through deceptive means
Parents favoring one child over another child
Unfaithfulness between husbands and wives

5. A lack of proper parental discipline of children

6. God’s solution to all of these family problems
The cross of Calvary
The house of Cornelius (Acts 10:1-2; 44-48)
House of Lydia (Acts 16:14-15)
The Philippians' jailor ( Acts 16:31-34)

7. Mans responsibility Obey God’s word Repent of sins Receive Christ
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Practice God-ordained family role daily