ACT LIKE MEN

1 Cor 16:13

Introduction:

God's Plan – manifestation of His glory

The Sexes – male and female

The Opposition – Secular Materialistic Humanism's view of man

Definition of Manhood:

1. Identity - The image and glory of God

2. Place – Federality and Headship

3. Role – Life, Family and Church

4. Character - “manhood” qualities

1. Identity - The image and glory of God 1 Cor 11:7

Holiness – Eph. 4:24

God's “manly” attributes - Father, King, Warrior, Lord, Savior, Protector

2. Place – Federality and Headship

Representative – man is always the representative of his family and nation

Head – man is held responsible for this position and given due authority to execute it

3. Role – Life, Family and Church

Leader - 1 Tim 2:12, Gen 18:19 (Sabbath, etc...)

Provider – Physical provision 1 Tim 5:8 and Spiritual Teaching Deut. 6

Protector – Acts 20:28

4. Character - “manhood” qualities

Responsibility

Toughness and Bravery

Conclusion:

Act like men

For more resources see: The Council On Biblical Manhood and Womanhood http://www.cbmw.org