Jul 21, 2015 Edition

The Function of the Family

A Broadcast with R.C. Sproul Jr.

In this lesson, Dr. Sproul addresses the function of the family through the background and text of Genesis 2:18. Here, God declared that it was "not good" for Adam to be alone. As a result, he made Eve as Adam's helper in their common dominion mandate. God called them to expand their garden paradise with the family growing and spreading with it throughout the earth. The fall made this task painful, toilsome, and impossible to completely carry out. Yet, we see that the call remains and is ultimately fulfilled in Christ as His glorious reign expands throughout the world.

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R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God’s Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.


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Nathan W. Bingham

Nathan W. Bingham

Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children.


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