Faith & Reason Nexus

1. The Home is the Oldest Institution on Earth
   • The concept of the family and home predates all human institutions, having been created by God.
2. The Concept of Home and Family Originated in the Mind of God
   • Family and home were designed by God as part of His perfect plan for humanity.
3. The Husband Was Created First
   • Genesis 2:7: God created man first.
   • 1 Timothy 2:13: Paul affirms that the husband was created before the wife as part of God’s order.
4. God Observed That It Was Not Good for Man to Be Alone
   • Genesis 2:18: God recognized that man needed a companion and helper, so He made a woman.
5. None of the Lower Creation Was Found Suitable
   • Genesis 2:20: All animals were created, but none were a suitable helper for Adam.
6. From a Rib in Adam’s Side, God Created the First Woman and Brought Her Unto the Man
   • Genesis 2:23: God fashioned the woman from Adam’s rib, highlighting the close relationship and equality between the two.
   • 1 Corinthians 11:8-9: Paul reflects on the creation of woman from man.
7. God Joined Them Together to Become One Flesh
   • Genesis 2:24: The union of man and woman in marriage is described as a divine joining, where they become one flesh.
   • Mark 10:6-9: Jesus reaffirms that this union is established by God and should not be broken.
8. The Husband Is the Head of the Wife
   • Genesis 3:16: After the fall, the relationship between husband and wife involves the husband being the head of the wife.
   • Ephesians 5:23: The husband’s role as head is likened to Christ’s headship over the church.
   • 1 Corinthians 11:3: Paul explains the divine order within relationships, with Christ being the head of every man, and the husband being the head of the wife.

These biblical facts establish the home and family as divinely ordained, with specific roles and relationships designed by God for harmony and order within the household.