God’s Will for Father’s ‘Happy Father’s Day’

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

Written by Jamie Pantastico

On June 18, 2023

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God's will for fathers Ephesians 6:4
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Ephesians 6:4 

And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.

 

Fathers, πατέρες (pateres)
Noun – Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong’s 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a ‘father’.

 

In this verse, the apostle Paul provides a clear instruction to fathers, highlighting the crucial role we play in the upbringing of their children. The phrase “in the training and admonition of the Lord” carries profound significance. It emphasizes the paramount importance of teaching our children about the Lord Jesus Christ and the sacrificial love He displayed on the cross.

 

As fathers, we have a responsibility to be examples to our children by reflecting the same sacrificial love that the Lord Jesus demonstrated. Our love should be selfless, patient, and compassionate, mirroring Christ’s sacrificial love. It is through this love that we can guide our children, teaching them the ways of the Lord and instilling in them a firm foundation of faith.

 

By embracing our role as fathers and embodying Christ’s sacrificial love, we create an environment that nurtures spiritual growth and development in our children. We must seize opportunities to teach them about God’s love, grace, and forgiveness, ensuring they understand the depth of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.

 

As fathers, we are called to diligently train and admonish our children, not out of anger or harshness, but with the gentle guidance and compassion of the Lord. Our aim is to nurture their hearts, minds, and souls, leading them closer to God and preparing them to navigate life’s challenges with faith and wisdom.

 

Fulfilling the will of the Lord as described in Ephesians 6:4 requires a steadfast commitment to teaching, loving, and encouraging our children in the ways of the Lord. As we demonstrate sacrificial love, provide biblical instruction, and offer unwavering support, we empower our children to grow in their relationship with God and walk in His truth.

 

May every father embrace the calling to lead their children in the training and admonition of the Lord. Through the grace of God and the guidance of His Word, let us strive to be the fathers our children need, exemplifying the sacrificial love of Christ and pointing them toward a life of faith, hope, and purpose.

 

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Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

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