Interpersonal Relationships: TEST 1

Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

an acceptance and embracing of one's gender characteristics, as designed by God, for the purpose of fulfilling various God-given roles

expectation

Biblical concept of being a Christian Man/Womanhood

• The Bible establishes _________ for Christians that are not gender dependent

cultural

Biblical concept of being a Christian Man/Womanhood

• ______ expression of masculinity and feminity should be evaluated and rejected if unbiblical

Christian

Consider what is to be a _________ before man and woman

kind, compassionate diligent worker, etc.

What does it mean to be a Christian?

1. Chivalry

2. Warrior Spirit

3. Strength

4. Courage

5. Spiritual Leadership

Traits of Biblical masculinity

Proverbs 31:10

The Bible establishes expectations for women

- which verse?

- Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

I Timothy 2:10

The Bible establishes expectations for women

- which verse?

- But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

I Peter 3:5

The Bible establishes expectations for women

- which verse?

- For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

1. Elegant Strengths

2. Set-apart Beauty

3. Meek and Quiet Spirit

4. Virtuous (discrete, shamefacedness, chaste)

5. Keepers at Home

Traits of Biblical Femininity

Meekness

strength under control

virtuous

discrete, shamefacedness, chaste

Egalitarianism (unbiblical)

assumes that difference in roles signifies difference in value

unique

for egalitarianism, ________ differences are minimized or ignored rather than celebrated

competitors

for egalitarianism, men and women are viewed as _________ rather than completers

leader

for egalitarianism, it rejects the view of the husband having the role of the _______ in the home