WHAT A GODLY FATHER LOOKS LIKE

Romans 4:1-25

Truth: A godly father understands justification by faith. A godly father lives his faith. A godly father instructs his children in faith. Thank God for our godly fathers.

I. A GODLY FATHER UNDERSTANDS JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

1. He knows that salvation is by faith in Christ not by works. Rom 4:1-8; Gal 2:16
2. He has been saved by grace through faith like Abraham. Rom 4:9-17; Gen 15:6
3. He shares his faith like Abraham. Rom 4:11; Proverbs 11:30

II. A GODLY FATHER LIVES BY FAITH

1. He lives for the Lord. Phil 2:12; Gen 22:7-8
2. He lives by the power of faith. Phil 2:13-15
3. He lives to lift up Christ. Mat 5:16

III. A GODLY FATHER INSTRUCTS HIS CHILDREN IN FAITH

1. He loves his wife as Christ loves His church. Eph 5:25-26
2. He loves his children by instruction and discipline. Eph 6:4; Gen 19:18; Josh 24:15; Proverbs 22:6; Deut 6:4-7
3. He loves the church by serving. 1 Peter 4:10-11

THANK GOD FOR OUR GODLY FATHERS