outstanding. In Chapter One of Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, he defines masculinity this way: “At the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for, and protect women in ways appropriate to a man’s differing relationships.”4 He goes on to unfold the meaning and applications of that definition. In my opinion these biblical truths could not be stated any more accurately or directly. So let’s look at a few excerpts, interspersed with some comments.