FAQ 007 IF GOD GIVES YOU AN UNMARRIED SPIRITUAL FATHER, WILL SUCH A FATHER BE ABLE TO GUIDE YOU IN MARITAL MATTERS? Spiritual Fathering, Biblical Wisdom, Marriage Counselling and Healthy Boundaries Marriage wisdom does not come from marital status alone. It comes from God, His Word, the Holy Spirit, mature character and tested wisdom. An …
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FAQ 0123 WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A SET MAN IN THE DAVIDIC MODEL? God-Appointed • Familiar • Bread • Sent • Vision • Experienced • Passionate • Voice The Davidic model describes the set man not merely as the person occupying the leading position, but as a leader whose call, formation, vision, message, character …
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FAQ 0121 BIBLICAL MINISTRY FRAMEWORK OF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT ARE THE PREROGATIVES OF THE SET MAN? Authority as Stewardship: Appointment, Networking, Gathering, Budget, Vision, Oversight, Sanction and Veto Based on Lesson 14 of the ABC Curriculum (source document supplied) Within the ABC Curriculum, the “set man” is the recognised leader entrusted with primary responsibility …
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 …
OVERVIEW OF THE JOURNEY AND DEVELOPMENT OF SONSHIP IN THE FATHER SON WINESKIN WITHIN THE APOSTOLIC REFORMATION INTRODUCTION INTO THE SONSHIP WINESKIN: A WINESKIN BEING FORMED, NOT JUST TAUGHT Over the past two decades, the Sonship Wineskin better known as the the Father–son wineskin within the apostolic reformation has undergone a profound journey—moving from terminology …
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