A few months ago, a reader of Oneway Purpose asked me this question.

Where is the Biblical basis for this? I get that men should fight against injustice and the such, but where is a list of masculine vs. feminine traits in scripture? Why does the man have to be the hero? Is it just physical strength that demands a man act or is there something more that drives these character traits? Furthermore, what if they are reversed (i.e. Can a Christian male be a “metro-sexual” and/or a Christian female be a “tomboy”).

This question was in response to my post “Of Giants and Grasshoppers” which, just to note it here before you do, has some embarrassing historical errors, it also did not address some very fundamental principles which I hope to make clear in the following series.

In this series, I am not going to be giving the readers of Oneway Purpose a direct answer to this question. Instead I will focus on the Biblical principles of character that will guide us to a fuller understanding of Biblical Manhood. In the end you will be the one who answers these questions for yourself. This series will concentrate on providing you with the means to find a Biblical resolution.

1: Fearless Men, Faithful Men

Why shouldn’t men be afraid? What does it mean to be a man of valor? What does it mean to be strong and not afraid? What does it take to be fearless? In the first article of a 3-part series, we discover what it takes. Everything.

2: Compassion and Justice

Contrary to what you might have heard, big muscles don’t make you a man. So what does define Godly Manhood in the scriptures? What does God require from men and women devoted to him? Is it tough guys with a shiny sword? Pretty girls with long dresses?

3: To Be A Hero(ine) in 2007

What does it take to be a hero? Fearlessness, Compassion, and Justice. What does it take to be a heroine? Fearlessness, Compassion, and Justice. What’s the difference between a hero and heroine? In applying the same 3 biblical standards of character to men and women alike, we discover the answer our questions. Why should men protect women and children? Why should a woman protect her children? Why should the strong protect the weak? Why should men be the first to stand in the line of fire?

All of these articles will be coming out in the next two weeks. Keep checking back. I already have the first post done, so you can expect it up as soon as I can revise and publish it. You can monitor the progress of the other three posts right on the sidebar.

Oh, and where I have I been? Why haven’t I posted sooner? I have a good excuse. Every spare moment was going into getting the Modesty Survey ready for launch – including a couple nights with just a couple hours of sleep. It’s been a great success with over 1 million pageloads since launch. Make sure to check it out if you haven’t already.