The Functions of Fatherhood
The standard by which we should measure and train fathers can be found within these ten basic functions of true fatherhood:
1. Progenitor
2. Source
3. Sustainer and Nourisher
4. Protector
5. Teacher
6. Disciplinarian
7. Leader
8. Head
9. Caring One
10. Developer
2. Source
3. Sustainer and Nourisher
4. Protector
5. Teacher
6. Disciplinarian
7. Leader
8. Head
9. Caring One
10. Developer
God the Father is our Source. God is Father by both nature and function. He is the Father of all creation. God sent forth His Word and created all things.
Constitution: John 1:3 All thing were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.
Additional reading: Genesis 1 ; Isaiah 63
Constitution: Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
As the Source, God the Father had everything in Him before anything was. The Hebrew verb for creating is bara. The only proper subject for bara is God, for only He creates. Keep in mind, that which produces or creates is the source; the father.
Keep in mind as well, that a progenitor is one who upholds and supports the coming generations. God is life. He created human beings and gave them the ability to reproduce and pass along life to their children.
The highest honor god can give a man is to designate him a father. In fact, fatherhood is the ultimate work of the male/man. Fatherhood is a heavy honor and a tremendous responsibility. The father's job is to uphold and support the generation he brings forth.
Constitution: John 1:3 All thing were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.
Additional reading: Genesis 1 ; Isaiah 63
Constitution: Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
As the Source, God the Father had everything in Him before anything was. The Hebrew verb for creating is bara. The only proper subject for bara is God, for only He creates. Keep in mind, that which produces or creates is the source; the father.
Keep in mind as well, that a progenitor is one who upholds and supports the coming generations. God is life. He created human beings and gave them the ability to reproduce and pass along life to their children.
The highest honor god can give a man is to designate him a father. In fact, fatherhood is the ultimate work of the male/man. Fatherhood is a heavy honor and a tremendous responsibility. The father's job is to uphold and support the generation he brings forth.
