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