What is Fatherhood? Seminar 1 Fatherhood by Tony Payne ©2005 Matthias Media
State of Confusion It’s hard to be a father these days: –Because of modern work patterns –Because of feminism
The Bible’s Model: Lifegiver To be a father is to: 1.Give life to your family
The Bible’s Model: Nurturer To be a father is to: 1.Give life to your family 2.Take responsibility to nurture
The Bible’s Model: Authority To be a father is to: 1.Give life to your family 2.Take responsibility to nurture 3.Have authority to do same
God the Father as Role Model He demonstrates 1.Authority without tyranny
God the Father as Role Model He demonstrates 1.Authority without tyranny 2.Love without weakness