Welcome back to BaseCamp as we are walking through one of the most important discussions that Christians across Canada are processing through, right now, in light of the recent passing of Bill C-4; namely, is the historic Christian understanding of human sexuality and gender a position that leads to the flourishing of men and women?
What does it mean to be a man?
Is there anything distinctive about manhood? And even if there is something to being “masculine,” .. is it good?
This episode: what God says about true masculinity.
Genesis 1:26-27 | The Bible begins by stating that men and women are equally made in the image of God. They share equal value, worth, dignity, and importance. There is no superiority, and no inferiority.
Men and women are designed by God to complement each other with distinct dispositions and beautiful roles to play according to his design.
Gender isa construct – a divine one.Men and women share a common humanity, equal in value, but we’re not identical.
4 opening considerations
1) We should distinguish manhood from boyhood.
2) To live as a godly man, seek godliness.
3) What tends to be distinctive about being a godly man in particular.
4) Whenever we study God’s creation design, we need to remember that creation is fallen.
IV. Foundations for Biblical Masculinity
A. Adam, the Ground (Adamah), and Exercising Dominion
B. Working and Keeping
C. A Pattern of Responsibility
V. Trust the Perfect Man
Recommended Resources:
The Masculine Mandate:https://www.amazon.ca/Masculine-Mandate-Gods-Calling-Men/dp/1567696848/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZD7K4XYPHFRU&keywords=the+masculine+mandate&qid=1642647527&sprefix=masculine+manda%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1
