Bound for Glory: A Practical Handbook For Raising a Victorious Family

by R.C. Sproul Jr.

Foreword by R.C. Sproul Sr. Bound for Glory begins with a conversation between father and son, R. C. Sproul, Senior and Junior, about the importance of leading families in a covenantal relationship with God. R. C. Sproul, Jr., then discusses the implications of this covenantal relationship for husbands, wives, children, and the church family. He speaks especially to men as the leaders in their households, encouraging them to make God s Word known to their families, to help their wives and children grow in godliness, and to take responsibility for the testimony of their family to others. The book ends with another conversation between father and son about the benefits of homeschooling and the role that parents should play in their child s education. Bound for Glory will help you and your family be bound together as a covenantal family for the glory of God. Updated and expanded second edition!

Genres: Family, Theology, Parenting, Christian, Christianity, Marriage

150 pages, Hardcover

First published July 7, 2003

About the author

Robert Craig Sproul, better known as R.C. Sproul, Jr., is a Calvinist Christian minister and theologian and is the son of R.C. Sproul, a noted Reformed theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries.

Reviews

[Peter Bringe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good, encouraging read, especially for the transitioning stage of life I am at. It gives a biblical and beautiful picture of multi-generational family (and church) life that is good to keep ever before us. It is especially encouraging to see R.C. the father and R.C. the son exemplify what they are talking about while they are talking about it.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Everyone needs to read this book. This is probably the best book on parenting that I've ever read.

[Aurora Grace · Rating 1 out of 5]

Patriarchalism, dominionism, and anti-individualism merge under the umbrella of covenant theology, in which all these things are inherently bound up

[Emily K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book with a refreshing and Biblical view of family roles. A good reminder of what God's purpose and plan for the family is.

[Jesus Salgado · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and helpful, something to visit in the future.

[Larry Killion · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bound for Glory. By R.C. Sproul Jr.

A 119 page book that would be a good family devotional read. A portion of the book is a dialogue between the author and his father R.C. Sproul Sr. who had Jr. on his Radio program to discuss the condition of the family in modern society. Jr. is Editor of Tabletalk magazine and Pastor of a Presbyterian church in Tennessee. The goal is to point people away from the so-called nuclear family and, especially, away from the modern departure from traditional and biblical thought regarding the family. Christians in particular must remember that the family was the first divine institution given for the furtherance of the cause of God and truth in this world. God’s people are “Bound for Glory” and the best way to live in this journey is to insure that every member of our family is living up to our covenant. The duties of the husband, the wife, the father, the mother and the sibling are all discussed along with topics like Home Schooling, and the Church Family.

[Jerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This brief introduction to the covenant household is very good. RC Sproul Sr delights in it to see his son maturing beyond his father in these matters. Sproul Sr even mentions paedocommunion which will be enough to keep some TRs away from such a helpful resource. Sproul Jr develops the concept of patriarchy, the headship of a not just a nuclear family by a father but of the oldest father in a familial clan. I'm not so comfortable with this. Rather than call it patriarchy I'd rather focus on the important to continually honor old fathers and mothers. No unhealthy applications from Sproul, so just an issue of terms and connotation.

[Bambi Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little book about Biblical family life is easily gobbled up in a few hours. I have always admired Dr. Sproul's ability to pack lots of meat in a few succinct words. I was particularly encouraged by the chapter on parental discipline of children.

[Steve Hemmeke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, for family basics

[Peter Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, solid meat from the son of R.C. Sproul on how to think and live as a covenant family. Most of it I knew, but I need frequent reminders. I really enjoy R.C. Sproul Jr.'s writing.