A Theology of the Family: 5 Centuries of Biblical Wisdom for Family Life

Book Description:

Timeless Wisdom for a Christ-centered Family

We need strong families, rooted in Scripture, that are built to flourish. This book gives the tools for the task. Spanning 500 years of biblical teaching, it gathers sound wisdom and practical truths from 56 different authors on how to cultivate a thriving Christian family.

Though this book is thick, don’t be deceived—it’s packed with hundreds of short, powerful articles that can be read in just minutes.

From Luther to Bunyan, from Spurgeon to Sproul, it brings forth rich gems on fatherhood and motherhood, marriage, childbearing, bringing up children, abortion, modest apparel, advice to young people, and much more.

This heirloom, coffee table book includes the following features:

• Smyth-Sewn binding
• Faux leather cover
• Gold foil imprinting
• Debossing on front & back
• Raised bands on the spine
• Designed endpapers
• Red ribbon marker

Authors include: Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Bunyan, William Gouge, Richard Baxter, Thomas Watson, John Gill, Jonathan Edwards, Matthew Henry, Charles Spurgeon, Archibald Alexander, B.B. Warfield, John Angell James, J.C. Ryle, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, A.W. Pink, R.C. Sproul, Joel Beeke, George Grant, And 37 more!

Endorsements:

I regard it as a ‘top-ten book’ in a family library. It was God Himself who invented the family. In paradise, He established the family as a beautiful institution for the flourishing of husbands, wives, children, churches, and nations... May God use this book to raise up holy and heavenly families after His own heart!
--Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and pastor of Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan

This invaluable book is an encyclopedic resource for pastors and parents, teachers and disciples, and husbands and wives. It is a much-needed practical, inspirational, and motivational tonic for our fractious cultural moment.
--George Grant, Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee

A Theology of the Family is a treasure trove of biblical wisdom, drawing from five centuries of godly insight to strengthen and guide Christian families... Whether as a devotional resource or a legacy to pass down through generations, this volume is an essential addition to any Christian home.
--Ray Comfort, founder of Living Waters and co-host of Way of the Master

A Theology of the Family is an excellent anthology featuring a wealth of mostly-forgotten material from great Christian leaders of the past 500 years... In fact, the current dearth of biblical wisdom, combined with the rapid decline of the family as an institution, illustrates precisely why the material in this book is more truly relevant and more desperately needed than ever.
--Phil Johnson, Executive Director of Grace to You, Sun Valley, California

There are many books on the family, so why another one? This is not “another one”! I commend A Theology of the Family because it is a compilation of some of the best articles on the subject of the family from proven teachers of the last five hundred years... I also commend this book because it starts in the right place—the worship of God. Once we get that right the rest often falls into place!
--Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church, in Lusaka, Zambia, and author of Foundations for the Flock: Truths About the Church for All the Saints

We are all placed in great debt to those whose vision and labors have produced this amazing collage of godly wisdom concerning this all-important issue... May the usefulness of this book in our day exceed our highest expectations and our most bold prayers. May the same be true for future generations, should our Lord delay his return.
--Albert N. Martin, served as a pastor of Trinity Baptist Church of Montville, New Jersey for forty-six years and is author of Preaching in the Holy Spirit; Grieving, Hope, and Solace; and You Lift Me Up: Overcoming Ministry Challenges

The godly Christian family faces unrelenting pressures from a fallen world (and sadly, sometimes from misguided churches)... This book is a spiritual treasure chest filled with pure gold from proven writers both old and new. It touches on a variety of subjects beneficial for every family member. I heartily recommend it.
--Pastor Rob Ventura, Grace Community Baptist Church, North Providence, Rhode Island, Co-Author of A Portrait of Paul and Spiritual Warfare

Nothing is more important for the Christian family and church at this time than first, a knowledge of the Word of God, and second, the wisdom of previous ages, especially concerning this matter of family life... Scott Brown provides this valuable compendium of that age-old wisdom in this volume—highly recommended for every Christian family!
--Kevin Swanson, pastor, Reformation Church in Elizabeth, Colorado, and director of Generations

There is perhaps no greater need in our day than a return to godly family life... The present volume gives easy access to that vast resource for godly family life... May God be pleased through this volume to raise up godly families and through them to strengthen and stabilize godly churches.
--Sam Waldron, Dean and professor of Systematic Theology at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, and author of A Man as Priest in His Home

The family is God’s idea, and those who have known God most devoutly have understood this most clearly... The organization of their insights into topical chapters provides a ready resource for anyone who wants to learn and apply vital lessons from the Bible regarding family life. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
--Tom Ascol, senior pastor, Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida and president of Founders Ministries

Additional Information:

• Pages: 752
• Cover: Hardcover
• Publisher: Church & Family Life
• Date: 2025