FAQ 004 WHAT IS A TRUE SON? Can True Sonship Be Seen in a Person’s Actions? Likeness • Faithfulness • Service • Honour • Maturity 1. Introduction The language of spiritual fathers and sons appears throughout the New Testament. Paul called Timothy his beloved and faithful child in the Lord and described the father-son quality …
SHOULD A SPIRITUAL FATHER GIVE A WORK TESTIMONIAL FOR A DISOBEDIENT SON? A spiritual father must never use a testimonial to control a son, but neither should he give an endorsement that is untrue. Biblical fathering requires truth spoken in love, correction aimed at restoration, and grace that never compromises integrity. 1. Introduction A difficult …
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Scripture presents distinct dimensions of fathering in our lives. God is the Father of our spirits; biological fathers carry natural responsibility and influence, and spiritual fathers help nurture maturity, character and calling in Christ. 1. Introduction Fathering is one of the most important relational themes in Scripture. It speaks not only of natural family, but …