Joy of All Nations

Introduction

1. How does the image of God relate to being male and female?

2. What does the book of nature and book of Scripture say about being male and female?

A. The book of nature
-Biological equality and co-dependence of males and females
-Biological differences between males and females
-Psychological differences between males and females

B. The book of Scripture
-Equality of value of males and females before God

B. The book of Scripture
-Different roles for males and females - in general

B. The book of Scripture
-Different roles for males and females - in marriage and family

B. The book of Scripture
-Different roles for males and females - in church

C. Implications
1) Living with trust and joy in God’s good boundaries for males and females

C. Implications
1) Living with wise flexibility inside the boundaries for males and females

3. How do we live wisely and compassionately in this world with a Biblical view of being male and female?

A. Personal faithfulness

B. Graciousness to those who disagree

C. Taking a stand when called for