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Male and female created He them

Joshua Engelsma·2018-03-01
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This article by Joshua Engelsma examines biblical masculinity by grounding it in God's Word rather than cultural or scientific perspectives. The author argues for understanding manhood through the lens of Scripture's original creation account in Genesis, rejecting theistic evolution and emphasizing the literal, authoritative nature of biblical revelation. The resource provides a foundational Reformed approach to defining Christian manhood based on God's design and intent.

To understand what it means to be a mature man, we must ask this question: "What saith the Scriptures?" Or, to put it differently, "What does God say? What does He demand of me as a man?" Our view of manhood may not be formed on the basis of culture, the expectations of society, or tradition. We need a foundation that is more solid than any of those. Our understanding of masculinity must be grounded in the bedrock of God's Word. The fact that we need to turn to God's Word for this instruction...

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Author
Joshua Engelsma
Date

2018-03-01

Source
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Scripture References
Genesis
Genesis 1Genesis 2Genesis 2:7Genesis 2:21-22Genesis 2:18Genesis 1:31Genesis 3:16-19Genesis 2:17
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CreationChristian LivingBiblical Interpretation
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