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Discover the essence of a Christ-centered marriage with expert guidance from Robert W. Kellemen, Ph.D. This comprehensive resource explores the four pillars for glorifying God within your marriage. Learn how to define marital reality, lay a Christ-centered foundation, and embrace Spirit-dependence for growth. Explore the significance of leaving, cleaving, weaving, and receiving within your relationship, along with practical implications. Transform your marriage by aligning with God's design and purpose. Check out www.rpmministries.org for more insights.
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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