WHAT SHOULD WE CALL GOD?
Christians should refer to God the way that God has revealed Himself. This honors God and His self-revelation.
Jesus teaches us to pray to God as Father
MATTHEW 6:9
MATTHEW 6:9
WHAT DOES GOD BEING OUR FATHER MEAN FOR US?
1.) We Are Loved
God has chosen us as His children. Ephesians 1:5; Romans 9:26; I John 3:1
2.) We Are Given A New Identity
Knowledge of God is seen through the course and movement of the nations. Job 12:23; Psalms 47:7-8; 66:7; Isaiah 10:5:13; Daniel 2:21; 4:34-35: Acts 17:26
We are no longer who we were. Galatians 4:6-7
3.) We Are Cared For
- He knows our needs and answers our prayers. Matthew 6:25-34
- He is a good Father. Matthew 7:7-11
4.) We Are Disciplined For Growth
He helps us where we need to be helped. Hebrews 12:3-11
5.) We Are Rejoiced Over
There is always a fresh start with our Heavenly Father. Luke 15:11-32
THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD
LEADS US TO JESUS
- We love Jesus because God is our Father.
- We are able to hear the words of Jesus because God is our Father.
- We should be thankful that we are sons and daughters who have God as our Father for there are those who do not. John 8:39-44
- We are able to hear the words of Jesus because God is our Father.
- We should be thankful that we are sons and daughters who have God as our Father for there are those who do not. John 8:39-44