Found this really good blob post from yoursacredcalling.com thought i'd post it here for my future refereces. |
The questions are intended for the purpose of “full disclosure,” as well for discussion points. This doesn’t mean that certain questions won’t be “deal breakers.” Obviously, if you discover the young man is not a Christian, it would be sinful to proceed toward marriage (2 Cor. 6:14).
Remember, these questions are meant to help everyone get to know one another. One of our daughters and now-son-in-law spent hours each evening by the fire discussing the questions. Use wisdom, but relax. These are special times – you want special memories!
- What are the evidences of your salvation?
- Our family subscribes to the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Shorter and Larger Catechisms as our statement of faith. To what creed or confession do you subscribe? Do you take issue with any part of the Westminster Standards? If so, what?
- We are members of the CPC – a reformed Presbyterian denomination. Please read through the Constitution and Form of Church Government I sent earlier and let me know if you disagree with any part of these documents.
- What do you understand to be the role of baptism? What about the Lord’s Supper? Who should participate in these sacraments?
- What do you understand to be God’s purposes/priorities for the church?
- What is your view of the Sabbath and the proper use of that day? What activities can children enjoy on the Sabbath?
- What is the present day application of the Mosaic Law?
- What do you see as the man’s role in the local church? Your own role?
- What do you see as your wife’s role in local church ministry?
- How do you view age-segregation in the church (youth groups, Sunday school)?
- What is your view on the celebration of Christmas and Easter?
- How would those who know you well describe your personal character?
- What is your view of Christian liberty? How does this view affect your lifestyle?
- Are you faithful in church attendance/participation? How long have you been a member of your current fellowship?
- What are your habits with regard to prayer and Bible study?
- What is your opinion of personal witnessing?
- What would you say is your spiritual gift(s)?
- What are your spiritual strengths?
- What is your father’s understanding of Christianity? How would you describe your father’s personal character?
- What is your mother’s understanding of Christianity? How would you describe your mother’s personal character?
- Recognizing we are all imperfect, in what one or two areas do you think God wants you to improve most?
- Do you have a teachable spirit? Can you cite any examples?