The Biblical Definition of Manhood

1. The Biblical Definition of Manhood

2. "A real man is one who rejects passivity, accepts responsibility, leads courageously, and expects the greater reward, God's reward." - Dr. Robert Lewis

3. "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 Piper

4. “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” -1 Corinthians 16:13

5. Two men, two masculine identities: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Genesis 1-3 Adam and Jesus Christ

6. Two distinct spiritualdestinies –Romans 5:12-19

7. Two distinct masculinedestinies –

9. Four defining differences between Adam and Jesus Christ

10. The first Adam fell into passivity, • the second Adam rejected passivity.

11. The first Adam disregardedhis responsibilities; • the second Adam accepts responsibility. • (Genesis 2, a biblical man has 3 responsibilities) i A will to obey. ii A work to do iii A woman to love

12. The first Adam abandonedhis post of leadership; the second Adam chose to lead courageously. • iHe gave direction • ii He gave protection • iii He made provision

13. The first Adam sought a great reward • the second Adam expected the greater reward • – God’s reward.

14. A biblical man- 1. Rejects passivity 2. Accepts responsibility 3.Leads courageously 4. Expects the great reward – God’s reward

15. 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.