Federal Husband

This book is jam-packed full of wisdom. I have found only one exception. You can't sin righteously. Wilson quotes the law many times, and says that it is good, and even quotes the law that says, if a man takes a second wife, he must not neglect the first wife. This is how you practice polygyny righteously... specified by God Himself. Yet Wilson doubles down on the monogamy-only TRADITION enforced by the Roman influenced church, thereby basically accusing God, although using sleight of hand and probably without realizing it, of doublemindedness and possibly even deceit, because if adultery as the church defines it is a death sentence offence, how can a perfect God say "Here's how to do it righteously" and then not spell it out as sin in His own law. There's a problem here, and if Wilson subscribes to the view that our modern morals are higher than Gods in this area, it's the singular exception to all the rest of his great work. I hope he someday sees his error. All that being said, I wholeheartedly support the Father>Son>Husband>Wife Biblical heirarchy presented here, and how to live it out in servant leadership.

Great points to ponder on. After years of being married We all need a refresh to continue in The Word.

Doug is more "conservative" in his views of marriage and the roles of husbands and wives IN marriage than most in modern society, and for good reason. Every stance he takes is rooted in scripture. While you may not agree with his interpretations or applications at various points, there is no doubt that his desire to honor God above all in how we marry and function within marriage, guides his understanding. If you approach this book eager to learn from scripture and to prayerfully ponder things outside your current frame of reference, you'll be served well, no matter if you are already married or considering it.

Wilson’s little book is full of ancient and practical wisdom. It is easy to read and understand but communicates some of the most profound truths that can be known about human society. He avoids simplistic or reactionary answers to our problems with manhood, and instead explains and promotes that natural and gracious approach we find in the Word of God. His emphasis on living by faith in God’s promise, with a firm confidence in his Word and humility under it, is a joy to read. I think it is a perfect book to give young men who are preparing for marriage, or a book for discussing with Christian brothers who tend to swerve into ditches. If you have already dedicated yourself to serve the Lord in marriage, it will confirm and clarify what you have already known from God’s Word, and it will push you forward in faithfulness.

An excellent read for Christian husbands and fathers! Critical information to guide men in biblical leadership.

This is my second time reading through this book. It highlights the great need to think in covenantal terms for husbands/fathers.

This book is for the Christian man who seeks to be a godly man in his household as a husband and father. I highly recommend the reading of this book by all married Christian men and those who are seeking to or will be married in the future. I found this book reaffirming to my Christian beliefs about husbands and their role in their households while also convicting me on the areas where I am lacking and need to repent. Doug Wilson has been an incredible blessing to my family and I over the years and this book, Federal Husband, has added to that blessing as well as been a needed rod of correction to me. Don’t be a sissy, man up and read this book!

Fantastic book. Must read for every husband. Doug Wilson is one of the gems of this generation. Grateful for his ability to communicate concepts so clearly and succinctly.

Great book for a man Starting a journey on the family life, evening reads

La démarche de l'auteur est bonne : examiner comment être cohérent dans notre vie de mari et de père d'après le commandement divin d'aimer nos femmes comme Christ aime son Église. Les propositions et observations pratiques qu'il fait sont intéressantes et bibliques, le style est souvent drôle, mais on a du mal à dégager un fil conducteur, ce qui manque à la lecture. Certains points semblent aller trop loin ou être secondaires mais il a le mérite de ne pas esquiver les questions difficiles.

A convicting call for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, explaining what this truly means by focusing on the federal or covenantal responsibility of the husband and father for his family. A crucial read for all husbands and fathers in our day, where taking responsibility for your family is not only a requirement that is ignored, but is also seen as largely sexist and regressive. When husbands recover this sense of Christ-like covenantal responsibility for their families the church will be strengthened, the gospel will be advanced, society will be transformed, and women and children everywhere will flourish.

The book was less about being a biblical husband, and more an anti-feminist manifesto. Though Wilson has some helpful things to say, the book does not present an orderly treatment of the subject; it reads more like loosely connected ramblings than a sustained defense of his thesis, namely that a man ought to love his wife as Christ loved the church, i.e., federally.