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Husbands and Fathers: Rediscover the Creator's Purpose for Men – Great for First Time Dads, Father's Day Gifts, and Dad to Be Gifts
Shows in simple terms what it takes to be a successful husband and father and to bless those closest to you--your wife and children.
160 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2000
About the author
Derek Prince
903 books468 followersDerek Prince (1915-2003), was an International Bible teacher and founder of Derek Prince Ministries International, wrote more than fifty books.
He was born in India of British parents. Educated as a scholar of Greek and Latin at Eton College and Cambridge University, England, he held a Fellowship in Ancient and Modern Philosophy at King’s College. He also studied Hebrew and Aramaic, at Cambridge University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His daily radio broadcast, Derek Prince Legacy Radio, still reaches listeners around the world.
He was born in India of British parents. Educated as a scholar of Greek and Latin at Eton College and Cambridge University, England, he held a Fellowship in Ancient and Modern Philosophy at King’s College. He also studied Hebrew and Aramaic, at Cambridge University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His daily radio broadcast, Derek Prince Legacy Radio, still reaches listeners around the world.
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November 10, 2015
This is what Christian non-fiction should be like, straightforward and easy to understand, letting the Bible speak, with lots of real life examples and lots of encouragement.
With God as the perfect Father (and available to us all!) as a background, Derek Prince explores the responsibilities of men, the covenant meaning of marriage and the father's role as priest, prophet and king in his family.
Very interesting and helpful for women, too - we all long for that perfect father, don't we? And have to forgive the less than perfect ones ... It definitely did strike a chord in me.
With God as the perfect Father (and available to us all!) as a background, Derek Prince explores the responsibilities of men, the covenant meaning of marriage and the father's role as priest, prophet and king in his family.
Very interesting and helpful for women, too - we all long for that perfect father, don't we? And have to forgive the less than perfect ones ... It definitely did strike a chord in me.
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February 16, 2021A refreshing Biblical insight into God's plan and purpose for men - definitely recommend.
February 22, 2017
This book impacted me
This is one book that has impacted me profoundly as a father and husband ..life changing at the least. .
This is one book that has impacted me profoundly as a father and husband ..life changing at the least. .
February 11, 2014
A well written book as is usual with Derek Prince. Particularly challenged by chapters on Father as Priest, Prophet and King.
November 15, 2014
Great read. It mentioned how a man is to be. priest, prophet and king to his family and the many ways to fulfill that role. delinquent fathers destroy families, society, culture and nations.
October 1, 2016
An often neglected topic, and much needed in today's society of broken homes, single parents and subcultures of young men shying away from their responsibilities as fathers and husbands.
October 19, 2021
BRILLIANT, INSPIRED, DOWN-TO-EARTH
+ WELL WRITTEN = WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK?? !!!
....CERTAINLY RELEVANT IN AN AGE OF GENDER CONFUSION....
HOW BEAUTIFUL A HOME IS WHEN A HUSBAND / FATHER SIMPLY OBEYS GOD'S WORD!
THIS BOOK CLEARLY EXPLAINS OPPORTUNITIES / DUTIES / BLESSINGS OF MANHOOD
EASY-TO-READ - BUT BREATH-TAKIN, IT COMPELS CONTEMPLATION & FREQUENT BREAKS FOR REFLECTION
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE..!!!
PT. 1 CH. 1 - HOW I BECAME A FATHER
PT 2 HUSBANDS
CH. 2 - MARRIAGE IS A COVENANT
CH. 3 - THE ROLE OF THE HUSBAND
CH 4. - THE ROLE OF THE WIFE
CH 5 - THE MISSING INGREDIENT
CH 6 - THE SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY OF A HARMONIOUS MARRIAGE
PT 3. FATHERS
CH 7. - THE ULTIMATE REVELATION OF GOD
CH 8 - THE FATHER AS PRIEST
CH 9 - THE FATHER AS PROPHET
CH 10 - THE FATHER AS KING
CH 11 - A PICTURE OF 2 FATHERS
CH 12 - WHEN FATHERS FAIL
CH 13 - PERHAPS YOU HAVE FAILED?
CH 14 -- BUT YOU CAN SUCCEED!
CH 15 - SPIRITUAL FATHERHOOD
CH 16 - WHERE ARE THE SPIRITUAL FATHERS?
CH 17 - A WORD TO THE FATHERLESS
+ WELL WRITTEN = WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK?? !!!
....CERTAINLY RELEVANT IN AN AGE OF GENDER CONFUSION....
HOW BEAUTIFUL A HOME IS WHEN A HUSBAND / FATHER SIMPLY OBEYS GOD'S WORD!
THIS BOOK CLEARLY EXPLAINS OPPORTUNITIES / DUTIES / BLESSINGS OF MANHOOD
EASY-TO-READ - BUT BREATH-TAKIN, IT COMPELS CONTEMPLATION & FREQUENT BREAKS FOR REFLECTION
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE..!!!
PT. 1 CH. 1 - HOW I BECAME A FATHER
PT 2 HUSBANDS
CH. 2 - MARRIAGE IS A COVENANT
CH. 3 - THE ROLE OF THE HUSBAND
CH 4. - THE ROLE OF THE WIFE
CH 5 - THE MISSING INGREDIENT
CH 6 - THE SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY OF A HARMONIOUS MARRIAGE
PT 3. FATHERS
CH 7. - THE ULTIMATE REVELATION OF GOD
CH 8 - THE FATHER AS PRIEST
CH 9 - THE FATHER AS PROPHET
CH 10 - THE FATHER AS KING
CH 11 - A PICTURE OF 2 FATHERS
CH 12 - WHEN FATHERS FAIL
CH 13 - PERHAPS YOU HAVE FAILED?
CH 14 -- BUT YOU CAN SUCCEED!
CH 15 - SPIRITUAL FATHERHOOD
CH 16 - WHERE ARE THE SPIRITUAL FATHERS?
CH 17 - A WORD TO THE FATHERLESS
July 11, 2021
“Husbands and Fathers: Rediscover the Creator's Purpose for Men” by Derek Prince
I loved DP, in my early Christian years 18-30’ish I listened and read everything of his.
So it is only natural to have bought this book and read it.
Good stuff, gotta respect the man.
But more than a decade later his legacy is tainted by the dogmatic Zionism, 'End Times' dogma, and submission of wives, all of which are infused in this book, that we now see is wrong side of history.
So, my rating settles in the middle. 3 stars.
I loved DP, in my early Christian years 18-30’ish I listened and read everything of his.
So it is only natural to have bought this book and read it.
Good stuff, gotta respect the man.
But more than a decade later his legacy is tainted by the dogmatic Zionism, 'End Times' dogma, and submission of wives, all of which are infused in this book, that we now see is wrong side of history.
So, my rating settles in the middle. 3 stars.
Want to Read
January 24, 2022In Matthew 11:27
Jesus lays down the principles that apply first to knowing Him as the Son of God and then to knowing God as His Father:
“All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and he to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.”
Prince, Derek. Husbands and Fathers (pp. 150-151). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
Jesus lays down the principles that apply first to knowing Him as the Son of God and then to knowing God as His Father:
“All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and he to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.”
Prince, Derek. Husbands and Fathers (pp. 150-151). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
August 4, 2017
This was a good book. Entering into being a Father myself, this book was quite encouraging and also challenging. A lot to think about. Prince brings a balanced Biblical perspective to what it means to be a Godly Husband and Father. It was a great book.
July 26, 2024
Met dit heldere bijbelonderwijs brengt Dr. Prince een bijzonder belangrijk onderwerp aan de orde: Gods vaderschap en de uitwerking daarvan in christelijke gezinnen.
Zijn wij de generatie mannen die een verandering willen brengen in de maatschappij? De keuze is aan ons.....
Zijn wij de generatie mannen die een verandering willen brengen in de maatschappij? De keuze is aan ons.....
June 4, 2025
Pretty good primer to the biblical role of husbands and fathers as directed in scripture. Some of it was couched in charismatic doctrine and language, but overall the author paints a good picture of the responsibility of the man of the house and what that looks like practically.
March 22, 2019
Must read
If you’re a man this should be a must read. It’s time to standup and take your place!
Derek Prince is an awesome author and speaker
If you’re a man this should be a must read. It’s time to standup and take your place!
Derek Prince is an awesome author and speaker
August 31, 2019
Superb book!
July 3, 2022
A rare topic in the church nowadays. It's a teaching of the essence of Father and husband. How it means to Become both and what the scriptures said.
June 16, 2023
Insights of who men of God should long to be and who I ought to be to support the men in my life.
June 9, 2024
I loved this book. I read it to see if it was a good book for Father's Day. This is Paator approved. Great read, even for mothers.
June 2, 2026
Fantastic book. Reshaped my beliefs on my role as a man and who God is.
September 8, 2026
Father as priest, prophet and king - chapters 8-10. Yes, Yes.
May 26, 2022
"I want to suggest to you that to succeed in other capacities and to fail as a husband or father is, in God's sight, to fail. No other successes can make up for that failure" (p.14). Derek Prince begins with that bold statement for men.
The 3 parts of the book are "Personal", "Husbands", and "Fathers".
He describes the ideal Christian marriage as a beautiful, prophetic message. The husband has "the privilege to demonstrate toward his wife the same kind of sacrificial, self-giving love that Christ has for His Church" (p.25).
The husband's responsibilities include to love your wife ("genuine love is released by an act of the will"), receive input, make decisions, initiate action, nourish and cherish ("she should always have the confidence that to her husband she is the most important person in the world"), and give praise.
In return, the role of the wife is to be a helper, submitting to her husband, supporting and upholding, encouraging, and interceding for her husband. "Many women today think, 'if I am a helper, I'm inferior.' That is a mistake. In the Body of Christ no one is superior or inferior to anyone else. Each of us is given a place and function. What God requires of us is faithfulness in the particular place and function He has assigned us" (p.35).
He correctly points out, however, that "without the fear of the Lord in both husband and wife, a Christian marriage can never become what God intends it to be" (p.46).
With regard to fatherhood, my favorite quote of the book is as follows:
As a priest you represent your family to God, and as prophet you represent God to your family (p.76). He gives various tips on how to lead the household as a father, particularly in raising children in a Biblical way. And as king, "he governs his family on behalf of God [...] the father sits at the head of the home. He puts himself between his family and all the pressures and dangers of life. He also goes in front of them and sets an example of godly living" (p.86).
There is a chapter where he compares Abraham and Lot with their contrasting visions. He asks us to reflect on the following:
This is a fantastic first reading into being a husband and father. As my wedding day approaches I was reflecting on how little I knew about the roles of the man in a biblical marriage. Thank you Mr. Prince for this guide, it has been a source of great inspiration, especially in these fallen times. "God intends the Christian family to be a source of light to a darkened world."
The 3 parts of the book are "Personal", "Husbands", and "Fathers".
He describes the ideal Christian marriage as a beautiful, prophetic message. The husband has "the privilege to demonstrate toward his wife the same kind of sacrificial, self-giving love that Christ has for His Church" (p.25).
The husband's responsibilities include to love your wife ("genuine love is released by an act of the will"), receive input, make decisions, initiate action, nourish and cherish ("she should always have the confidence that to her husband she is the most important person in the world"), and give praise.
In return, the role of the wife is to be a helper, submitting to her husband, supporting and upholding, encouraging, and interceding for her husband. "Many women today think, 'if I am a helper, I'm inferior.' That is a mistake. In the Body of Christ no one is superior or inferior to anyone else. Each of us is given a place and function. What God requires of us is faithfulness in the particular place and function He has assigned us" (p.35).
He correctly points out, however, that "without the fear of the Lord in both husband and wife, a Christian marriage can never become what God intends it to be" (p.46).
With regard to fatherhood, my favorite quote of the book is as follows:
"In the same way that Christ represents God to the man, then, the man is responsible to represent Christ to his family. That is quite a job description for a father! There are, I believe, three main ministries of Christ in which the father should represent Him to his family: priest, prophet, and king" (p.69).
As a priest you represent your family to God, and as prophet you represent God to your family (p.76). He gives various tips on how to lead the household as a father, particularly in raising children in a Biblical way. And as king, "he governs his family on behalf of God [...] the father sits at the head of the home. He puts himself between his family and all the pressures and dangers of life. He also goes in front of them and sets an example of godly living" (p.86).
There is a chapter where he compares Abraham and Lot with their contrasting visions. He asks us to reflect on the following:
“What kind of example have I been setting for my family? Am I giving them eternal purposes and eternal standards to live by? Or am I compromising my standards and commitments for the sake of material prosperity and worldly success? […] a father imparts to his family the vision that directs his own life […] What vision am I imparting to my family? Am I inculcating eternal values that will direct them into lives of service for Jesus Christ? Or am I concerned primarily with worldly success – a career, material comfort, financial independence, status in the community?” (p.97)
This is a fantastic first reading into being a husband and father. As my wedding day approaches I was reflecting on how little I knew about the roles of the man in a biblical marriage. Thank you Mr. Prince for this guide, it has been a source of great inspiration, especially in these fallen times. "God intends the Christian family to be a source of light to a darkened world."
October 5, 2007
A relly good book, really recommend it to all fathers.
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October 1, 2009
Well written powerful read; worth reading more than once for the gems contained in it.
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