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Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling. Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.rpmministries.org. Four Pillars for Glorifying God through Oneness in Marriage. The Big Idea. The first duty of a true leader is to define reality .
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Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.rpmministries.org
Four Pillars for Glorifying God through Oneness in Marriage
The Big Idea • The first duty of a true leader is to define reality. • The first duty of a biblical marriage counselor is to define marital reality.
Laying the Christ-Centered Foundation • Self-centered goals. • …meant to represent the Trinity. • …meant to reflect Christ and the Church. • …to become more Christ-like.
Laying the Christ-Centered Foundation • Self-sufficient means.
Laying the Christ-Centered Foundation • Problems in our home begin with problems in our heart. • Problems in our heart require Spirit-dependence, not self-dependence.
Christ-Centered Marital Foundation • Glorifying God • Guilty before God • Grace from God • Growth through God’s Spirit
Four Pillars: Leaving • What leaving is. • Why leaving is vital/Christ/Spirit… • Now…Practical Implications
Four Pillars: Cleaving • What cleaving is. • Why cleaving is vital/Christ/Spirit… • Now…Practical Implications
Four Pillars: Weaving • What weaving is. • Why weaving is vital/Christ/Spirit… • Now…Practical Implications
Four Pillars: Receiving • What receiving is. • Why receiving is vital/Christ/Spirit… • Now…Practical Implications
Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D. www.rpmministries.org