| Victorious
Masculinity A. We live in the midst
of a confused culture wherein the most fundamental aspects of humanity are
frequently blurred and distorted. B. What does it mean to be male as
envisioned by our Creator? I. “Have
You Not Read…?” (Matt 19:4) – The Fundamental Facts A. In the beginning, God (Gen 1:1-25) B. God created beings (Acts
17:25-28; Isa 43:6-7; Psa 148) C.
Human beings are created in God’s own (Gen 1:26-27a; 5:1;
9:1-6; James 3:8-9) D. is one of the most
basic expressions of the image of God (Gen 1:27b) 1. Gender is set, not by my decision in my
mind, but by God’s design in my nature.
2. Romans 1:19-32 draws a parallel between the way nature teaches
about God and the way nature teaches about masculinity and femininity; those
who ignore are “without excuse.” E.
Which means our responsibility is not simply to ask, “What makes a man or a
woman?” but “ makes a
man or a woman?” and “What does he ?” II. “Let Us Make Man…” (Gen 1:26) – What
Did the LORD God Have in Mind? A. (Gen 2:15) –
work, keep, order, maintain Requires vision, care, and endurance B. (Gen
2:16-17) – learn, explore, enjoy, teach Requires faith, humility, and
wisdom C. (Gen 2:17) –
guard, contend, act, lead Requires energy, discipline, and courage D. (Gen 2:18) –
connect, participate, commune, help Requires character, availability, and
love Conclusion: A. Boys are born; men
are made (1 Cor 13:11; 16:13-14). B.
We have allowed our awesome dignity to be marred by sin (Rom 3:23;
6:23). C. Jesus is the answer (Eph
4:17-24; Rom 6:1-4). |
