The Names of God Part 8

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FATHER,AB, ABBA, PATER

Galatians 4:1-7


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When Dad Babysits


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When dad babysits


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When dad babysits


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Matthew 7:11: If you, then, though you are evil,know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more will your Father in heavengive good gifts to those who ask him!


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Galatians 4:1-7

I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no

different from a slave,

though he is the owner ofeverything, 2 but he is under guardians andmanagers until the date set by his father. 3 In thesame way we also, when we were children, wereenslaved to the elementary principlesof theworld. 4 But when the fullness of time had come,God sent forth his Son, born of woman, bornunder the law, 5 to redeem those who were underthe law, so that we might receive adoption as

sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sentthe Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying,Abba! Father! 7 So you are no longer a slave,but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.


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Father in the New Testament

Used only 15 times in the Old Testament forGod, such as Deut. 32:6; Jer. 31:9; Hos. 11:1

Gospels: Matthew 44 times; Mark 5 times;Luke 17 times; John 122 times.

Paul used it over 40 times in his writings


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Combination names of God the

Father God the Father, 2 Tim 1:2

God our Father, Eph 1:2, Matthew 6

God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,Ephesians 1:3, Matthew 6

Father of Glory, Eph 1:17

Father of mercies, 2 Cor. 1:3 Father of spirits, Heb 12:9 (Num 16:22; 27:16)

Father of lights, James 1:17


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The meaning of the name:

Emphasizes the act of creation

Emphasizes the act of redemption

Emphasizes love and compassion Emphasizes relationship

Emphasizes intimacy

Emphasizes our responsibility

Emphasizes Gods reliability

Emphasizes our future inheritance


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Meaning of the name:

Father means God calls ussonsnot slaves, heirs

not hassles, and family

not foes.

Our Redemption

Our Intimacy Our Responsibility


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1. Redemptive Relationship

Gal 4:5, To redeem those under law, that wemight receive the full rights of sons.

We are called into a relationship with God asour Father. Fatherhood is understood interms of divine election and redemption.

Salvation brings intimacy with God, Romans

8:15:


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Father of all or only the elect?

General Fatherhood Redemptive Fatherhood

Created by God

Made in His image General providential

blessings to all

Eph. 3:12-13: theFather, from whom the

whole family on

earth derives its

name.

Our Past: Redeemed

through Christ Our Present: Brought

into His family

Our Present: Intimacy

Our Future: Inherit His

kingdom


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The Prodigal Son

Luke 15:11-32

For this son of mine was

dead and is aliveagain; he was lost andis found. So theybegan to celebrate.


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2. Rewarding Relationship

Galatians 4:6: Because you are sons, Godsent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, theSpirit who calls our, Abba, Father.

He rewards unseen faithfulness

He meets the secret needs of our hearts


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Sermon on the Mount: the Father

Sees what is done insecret, and rewards

Hears secret prayers

Knows and meetssecret needs

Forgives secret sins

How much more will

your Father in heavengive good gifts tothose who ask him!


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3. Responsible Relationship

Gal 4:7: So you are no longer a slave, but a son;and since you are a son, God has made you alsoan heir. God is responsible to bless us.

We reveal His character as His children: Be

perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father isperfect (Matt. 5:48).

We are to be peacemakers and a redemptiveinfluence in society: In the same way, let your

light shine before men, that they may see yourgood deeds and praise your Father in heaven(Matt 5:16).


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Sistine Chapel Beautiful but

Sad Legacy

A distant God

Our Grandfather whoart in heaven

A distant Creator

A mere touch, not anintimate breath


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The Biblical Declaration

Genesis 2:7: And the LORD God formed manfrom the dust of the ground and breathedinto his nostrils the breath of life, and manbecame a living being.

Galatians 4:6-7: Because you are sons, Godsent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, the

Spirit who calls our, Abba, Father. So you areno longer a slave, but a son; and since you area son, god has made you also an heir.


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Agenda: Family Conference

Staff Reports

Ordination of Barry Cole

Adjustment in mini-jobbers pay Association with the Baptist Union


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