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The Christian Family

The Christian Family. TEXT: Genesis 3; John 3 . There are two types of relationships described in Scripture. They are:. I. Fear Based Relationships. A. Typified in Adam’s experience 1. Shame (Gen 3:7) 2. Separation (3:8) 3. Fear (3:10 4. Guilt (3:11) 5. Blame (3:13).

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The Christian Family

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  1. The Christian Family

  2. TEXT: Genesis 3; John 3 • There are two types of relationships described in Scripture. They are:

  3. I. Fear Based Relationships • A. Typified in Adam’s experience • 1. Shame (Gen 3:7) • 2. Separation (3:8) • 3. Fear (3:10 • 4. Guilt (3:11) • 5. Blame (3:13)

  4. B. Developed in our own lives • 1. At birth we know neither love nor fear • 2. Two things cause us to move toward fear based relationships • a. Our own sin (Is 53:6; Rom 3:23) • b. The sins of others (Rom 1:18-32 • 3. As a result our lives quickly become controlled by fear (Heb 2:14-15)

  5. C. Summary of fear based relationships • 1. Everyone erects barriers with others • 2. Everyone creates a shell to protect their feelings • 3. No trust • 4. No communication

  6. II. Love based relationships • A. Typified in Christ’s experience (John 3:16) • 1. Because of His work we are made a part of God’s family • 2. God’s family shows us what our families can be (John 13:34-35; Col 3:18-21) • 3. Physical and spiritual growth happen best within a loving family which focuses on loving one another

  7. B. Love is developed in our own lives • 1. Because of Christ’s work (1 John 4:18) • 2. Because of deliverance from slavery (John 8:33-36) • 3. Because of the work of God’s power in our lives (1 Cor 2:9; Rom 5:5) • 4. In order that we may be complete (mature/finished) (2 Cor 13:11)

  8. C. So, love based relationships are those in which • 1. Barriers have been replaced by acceptance • 2. Shells have been replaced by openness • 3. Trust is a characteristic of relationships • 4. Communication is direct

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