How Does God Instruct Us to Live?

The Gift of Sex in Marriage

Pastor Dave wraps up the spring class by discussing the blessings of sex in marriage and the difficulties of sex outside of marriage. Recognizing the pervasiveness of sexual sin in society, Dave balances addressing sexual sin in light of the gospel and truly enjoying sex as a good, pre-Fall gift from above.

The Gift of Marriage

Pastor Dave gives a biblical reason for the wonderful and gospel-filled institution of marriage. Dave also discusses the natural, "common grace" blessings of marriage in the world.

Place Her in Jesus' Hand

As an intro to better understanding what it means to be a Christian in the household, Dave starts with a powerful guide for Christian dating and preparing oneself for a successful marriage. Listen to learn about the blessing of both singleness and marriage to the Christian.

How Does God Instruct Us to Live?

Here, Dave breaks the Christian life into different orders of authority and importance. The idea of ordo amoris (to rightly order our loves), once implied by Augustine, is discussed, and Dave argues that the proper order is home, church, and then society. Ultimately, the home is where we should prioritize our energy.

What Are Our Emotions?

Dave discusses the gift of emotions and how they should be handled in a Christian life.