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Being a parent is one of the greatest joys, privileges, and responsibilities with which God has entrusted us. Sadly, we live in a culture that in many ways diminishes the role of a parent and the task of parenting. Often the not–so–subtle message is that a career or some other avenue of self–realization is superior to the so–called dull and dreary drudgery of raising children.

Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger dig into their experience of raising their own children, inviting you into the vision they cultivated in their family: raising children as a gift from God, to the glory of God.Their book is split into three sections:

– Realistic Parenting – Waking up to the real world of parenting

– Relational Parenting – Loving your children

– Responsible Parenting – Guiding your children towards responsible adulthood

Looking at topics from feeling overwhelmed to fostering your child’s relationship with God, dealing with conflict to equipping them for life, this book is written with warmth and honesty by people who understand.

Andreas and Margaret Kostenberger do not call themselves parenting experts, professional speakers, or professional counselors, but a mom and dad, a Christian couple who believe in mentoring and making disciples. They love God and His Word, and what He says about marriage and the family. This book is written from the perspectives of both parents, working together, reflecting the partnership they believe is so vital to parenenting.

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Striking a wonderful balance between practical advice and theological wisdom, this volume is a must–read for all parents.

-- Michael J. & Melissa B. Kruger (President of RTS Charlotte, and Author of Envy of Eve)

… couples the Kostenbergers’ trademark first–rate scholarship with their hearts for training the next generation to embrace God’s design for parenting.

-- Craig & Theresa Bowen (Pastor, and Founder of A Candle in the Window Hospitality Network)

If you’re a parent looking for guidance on raising children in a Christ–exalting, gospel–centered, biblically–faithful way in everyday life, look no further.

-- Donald S Whitney (Professor of Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)

In Equipping for Life, you will find an excellent resource to help you whether you are a new parent, a struggling parent, or in need of some fresh insight and encouragement.

-- Josh Moody (Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois)

This book will drive parents more deeply into the Bible in reverence, more deeply toward each other in unity, and more deeply toward their children in love.

-- Dane Ortlund

I especially appreciated the emphasis on relationship and the Fatherhood of God. As believers instructed by the gospel, the Köstenbergers show us this in EVERYTHING.

-- J. D. Greear

… covers a whole gamut of issues from infancy to in–laws to education. The authors have been there, done that, and share what they have learned with tact, grace, and care.

-- Robert W. Yarbrough

…an accessible book that is rooted in the Bible and speaks to the practicalities of parenting… Equipping for Life is a first stop for new parents and an important resource for old ones.

-- Joshua D. Chatraw

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Andreas Köstenberger is Research Professor of New Testament & Biblical Theology and Director of the Center for Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and founder of Biblical Foundations.Founder of Biblical Foundations and co–author of ‘Equipping for Life’ and ‘God’s Design for Man & Woman’

Margaret Köstenberger is Associate Professor of Theology & Women’s Ministry and Faculty Coordinator of Women’s Ministry Programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.Associate Professor of Theology & Women’s Ministry and Faculty Coordinator of Women’s Ministry Programs, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christian Focus; Revised edition (April 6, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1527101401
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1527101401
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.7 x 8.4 inches

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Dr. Andreas Kostenberger is a Bible teacher and author and the co-founder of Biblical Foundations™. His website, www.biblicalfoundations.org, features an abundance of biblical resources on a variety of topics and a complete list of his publications. His forthcoming book, Biblical Theology, is due to be released in March 2023.
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Margaret Elizabeth Köstenberger serves as Associate Professor of Theology and Women's Ministry & Faculty Coordinator of Women's Ministry Programs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Check out her new book Parenting Essentials. She is also the author of Jesus & the Feminists and co-author of God's Design for Man & Woman; and Equipping for Life. She and her husband, Andreas, also an accomplished author, live in North Kansas City. You can follow her on Twitter @mkostenberger and view additional resources at www.biblicalfoundations.org.
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Ryan Ross

Biblical Wisdom for Parents!!

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Very few people could have written this book. It is co-authored by a married couple who both have doctoral degrees and have raised four now-grown children. Furthermore, the Köstenbergers have both previously written significant contributions to the field of marriage, family, and gender roles. Andreas has written God, Marriage, and Family (2nd edition, Crossway: 2010) and co-edited Women in the Church (3rd edition, Crossway: 2016); Margaret has written Jesus and the Feminists (Crossway: 2008). The couple has also co-authored God’s Design for Man and Woman (Crossway: 2014). Andreas and Margaret Köstenberger have a truly unique collection of gifting and life experience that they put forward in this book. I praise God for raising up people like the Köstenbergers who have provided such excellent resources for training and shepherding the next generation.

Equipping for Life is for parents of all kinds: brand new parents, experienced parents, future parents, single parents. Broadly speaking, it is organized by the three R’s of parenting: Realism, Relationship, and Responsibility. The authors explain the significance of this focus: “Each of these emphases is borne out by a tension we perceive especially in young parents: between idealism and realism; between relationship and task orientation; and between a responsible engagement with your children and a permissive stance” (17–18).

The hope of Equipping for Life is to provide a framework that explains God’s design for parenting. Instead of addressing a specific crisis or a particular discipline issue, this book aims to form whole categories of thought through a biblical-theological approach: “[W]e seek the Scriptures from beginning to end to see what they can teach us about a given topic—in our case, parenting” (20). Therefore, the primary approach of this book is not sociocultural (family structures and traditions), psychological (emotions and communication), or counseling-oriented (addressing specific problems). Instead, it provides a biblical foundation for parenting that is communicated through humble exhortation and sound advice from trusted mentors who have experienced the joys and trials of parenting.

Personally, I found Equipping for Life encouraging, edifying, and convicting. I am encouraged by the gospel promises that are woven throughout the book. I am edified by the examples of a mom and a dad who have labored for the well being of their four children. I am convicted by own shortcomings: I need to put down my phone and be more present with my kids. I need to use life’s challenges as ways to engage my children with the gospel. I need to get on my knees and cry out for God’s regenerative work to come to my own children.

What sets Equipping for Life apart from the (literally) hundreds of other Christian parenting books? Alasdair MacIntyre’s oft-quoted line is applicable here: “I cannot answer the question, ‘What ought I do?’ unless I first answer the question, ‘Of which story am I a part?’” Equipping for Life provides this story—the grand story of our redemption—and situates sound parenting advice within the context of that story.

Practically speaking, Equipping for Life will be most helpful and applicable for parents of school-aged children and above. My oldest child is eight, and I am very thankful I read this book now (in fact, I wish I had read it earlier!). Even though I have not yet faced every topic covered in the book, the Köstenbergers have laid out a biblical framework for parenting that has recalibrated some areas in my life and encouraged steadfastness in other areas. Pastors would do well to put this book in the hands of their parishioners. Moms and dads would be edified by reading it together. Grandparents could read it and learn how to support their children in parenting. The list could go on and on, but suffice it to say, Equipping for Life is a gem among parenting books!

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An absolute game changer in my parenting

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This book is absolutely exceptional! It pointed out that my parenting is as much about me as it is my child. I am recommending it to everyone I know and will be reading through it with the men in our small group at church. There are a lot of footnotes and most of them are scripture references. This book is theologically driven and sound.

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Realistisch, ermutigend und weise

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In drei Teilen mit jeweils drei Kapiteln führen Andreas & Margaret Köstenberger durch die Herausforderungen der Elternschaft.

Teil 1: Realistic Parenting: Hier schreiben die Autoren darüber, was es bedeutet, Eltern zu sein. Der Fokus liegt dabei nicht nur auf den Kindern, sondern auch auf der Einstellung der Eltern.

Teil 2: Relational Parenting: Hier wird Erziehung als Beziehungsangelegenheit vorgestellt. Es geht nicht primär darum, den Kindern Regeln beizubringen, sondern selbst eine enge Gemeinschaft mit ihnen zu pflegen und sie zu einem konsequenten Leben mit Gott zu ermutigen.

Teil 3: Responsible Parenting: Hier geht es darum, die Kinder auf ihrem Weg zum Erwachsenen (und darüber hinaus) zu begleiten. Die Rolle von Charakter, Bildung und Berufung sind Themen dieser Kapitel.

Ein erfrischen realistisches Buch, bei denen man den Autoren anmerkt, dass ihnen Erziehung für sie eine Herzensangelegenheit ist. Die Herangehensweise ist durchweg vom Evangelium geprägt. Sehr positiv finde ich, dass beide Autoren zu Wort kommen und sie aus ihrer jeweiligen Perspektive berichten. Manchmal war es für mich nicht klar, wer gerade schreibt (ist in der Regel auch egal, manchmal aber für das Verständnis eines Abschnitts doch interessant). Sehr schön wird durch den Wechsel aber aufgezeigt, wie man als Ehepaar damit umgehen kann, wenn man unterschiedliche Ansichten über Fragen der Erziehung hat. Der Hintergrund des Buches ist natürlich der Kontext der USA. Das merkt man z. B. an der Diskussion um die Form der Schule (Stichwort Homeschooling). Aber insgesamt kann man sehr vieles übertragen. Super fand ich auch, dass die Autoren gerade beim Thema Erziehung nicht in ein schwarz-weiß Denken verfallen (genau so muss man es machen), sondern viel mehr weise Prinzipien aufzeigen und oft das Für und Wieder bei bestimmten Fragen aufzeigen. Insgesamt ein sehr lesenswertes und praxisnahes Buch, das ich Eltern (und solchen die es werden wollen) sehr empfehlen kann.

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