A real man is one who rejects passivity accepts responsibility leads courageously and expects the greater reward Gods reward Dr Robert Lewis At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead provide for and protect women in ways appropriate to a man ID: 573502
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The Biblical Definition of ManhoodSlide2
"A real man is one who rejects passivity, accepts responsibility, leads courageously, and expects the greater reward, God's reward."
- Dr. Robert LewisSlide3
"At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for and protect women in ways appropriate to a man's differing relationships."
- John PiperSlide4
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.”
-1 Corinthians 16:13
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Two men, two masculine identities:
1 Corinthians 15:45-49;
Genesis 1-3
Adam
and
Jesus ChristSlide6
Two distinct
spiritua
l
destinies
–Romans
5:12-19Slide7
Two distinct
masculine
destinies –
Slide8
The first Adam
The second Adam
Manhood
set on a
natural
course
Manhood
set on a
heavenly
course
Manhood
governed by
instincts
and
reaction
Manhood
based
on
revelation
Manhood
that
draws life
from others
Manhood
set on
life-giving
Manhood
that lives
without
transcendent
cause
Manhood
that has transcendent
higher
meaningSlide9
Four defining differences between Adam and Jesus ChristSlide10
The first Adam fell into
passivity
,
the second Adam
rejected
passivity
.
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The first Adam
disregarded
his responsibilities;
the
second Adam
accepts
responsibility
.
(Genesis 2, a biblical man has 3 responsibilities)
i
A will to obey.
i
i
A work to do
i
ii
A woman
to loveSlide12
The first Adam
abandoned
his post of leadership; the second Adam chose to
lead courageously
.
i
He gave direction
ii
He gave protection
iii
He made provisionSlide13
The first Adam sought a
great reward
the second Adam expected the
greater reward
– God’s reward.Slide14
A biblical man-
1.
Rejects passivity
2.
Accepts responsibility
3.
Leads courageously
4.
Expects the great reward – God’s reward
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Take away:
Think of a person who helped you understand what it meant to be a man.
1) Pray thanking God for this man’s influence in your life.
2) If he is still alive, contact him by mail, email or phone and tell him what he has meant to you as a man.
3) If he has passed away, tell someone else how this person helped you understand more about being a man.