Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling
Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D.
www.rpmministries.org
Four Pillars for Glorifying God
through Oneness in Marriage
The Big Idea
 The first duty of a true leader is to define reality.
 The first duty of a biblical marriage counselor is
to define marital reality.
Laying the Christ-Centered Foundation
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Self-centered goals.
…meant to represent the Trinity.
…meant to reflect Christ and the Church.
…to become more Christ-like.
Laying the Christ-Centered Foundation
 Self-sufficient means.
Laying the Christ-Centered Foundation
 Problems in our home begin with problems in
our heart.
 Problems in our heart require Spiritdependence, not self-dependence.
Christ-Centered Marital Foundation
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Glorifying God
Guilty before God
Grace from God
Growth through God’s Spirit
Four Pillars: Leaving
 What leaving is.
 Why leaving is vital/Christ/Spirit…
 Now…Practical Implications
Four Pillars: Cleaving
 What cleaving is.
 Why cleaving is vital/Christ/Spirit…
 Now…Practical Implications
Four Pillars: Weaving
 What weaving is.
 Why weaving is vital/Christ/Spirit…
 Now…Practical Implications
Four Pillars: Receiving
 What receiving is.
 Why receiving is vital/Christ/Spirit…
 Now…Practical Implications
Taking It Home with Us
Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling
Robert W. Kellemen, Th.M., Ph.D.
www.rpmministries.org