CBMW, Greg Gibson and the Awful Truth About Immature Manhood

Greg Gibson follows Kyle Worley in erecting a huge "MEN ONLY" sign where general advice designed for all Christians is being given.

"The business of mature manhood, however, is a vocation every man can obtain.  Whether you are married, single, have no kids, have 10-kids, have a seminary degree, pastor a church, coach a basketball team, or work in a factory, mature manhood is your terminal aim.  The Apostle Paul seems to liken mature manhood with the “stature of the fullness of Christ”" (Eph 4:13).

(Read the entire article at, http://cbmw.org/men/manhood/i-resolve-to-mature-manhood/)

How does "mature manhood" differ from "mature womanhood" if a "mature manhood" is equivalent to the “stature of the fullness of Christ” (Eph 4:13)?


Fullness of Christ.
Isn't that found in Ephesians 4:9-16, and meant for all Christians?


Imitate Christ.

Isn't that found in Ephesians 5:1-2, and meant for all Christians?

Let's go to war... armed with truth.

Isn't that found in Ephesians 6:10-18, and meant for all Christians?

Are women not part of the Body of Christ? Are women not meant to grow into the "stature of the fullness of Christ" by becoming perfected in their knowledge of the Son of God through the teaching of the church? (Eph 4:9-13)

What kind of Gospel is this? 

One that tells men that they are manly when they pursue the fullness found in Christ, and women that they are out of order when they do the same.

"The pursuit of mature manhood makes the characteristics of risk-taking, courage, and boldness become more manifest in the life of a believer.  Under fire, he holds a stoic composure.  He speaks truth winsomely.  His decision-making is always for the benefit of others, and he carries himself with a humble courage.

It is to this kind of posture I resolve.

Therefore, men, as the Apostle Paul says, “Imitate me, as I am of Christ.” I, too, say to you who are reading this post—imitate me, as I am of Christ.

But I don’t stop there; I furthermore say, “Let me imitate you, as you imitate Christ.”
Let us resolve to mature manhood together.  Let us pursue this Christ—this Warrior King— together.  Let us go to war, shoulder to shoulder, armed with Truth, and together pursue the fullness of Christ.  Let us repent when we fall short of mature manhood, knowing that God’s grace is sufficient for us in Jesus.  This is good, and it is to this I resolve."

It seems to me that "mature manhood" sounds very much like the biblical concept of a spiritually mature person. And it seems also that Gibson is of the opinion that women should not attain spiritual maturity, but remain forever spiritual infants, which is of course necessary if they must in all things obey a man; obedience removes free will, which is needed for spiritual growth.

The Gospel we find in the Bible applies to all, but hierarchical theology doesn't. Hierarchical theology acts very much like secular patriarchy: it pretends to protect women and children, but in fact, it protects the man who exploits women and children, who takes more time, money, and resources for himself, and less of the burdens of life. Hierarchical theology speaks sweetly, but behind its words hides the poison that kills unity and love: pride. Gibson is so very proud of being a man that he is willing to leave women behind in order to feel manly. That's not what Jesus did.