• "The Father, the Almighty" and an Invitation into the Family of God

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
  • Podcast

"The Father, the Almighty" and an Invitation into the Family of God

  • Summary

  • John 17:1-3 - The Nicene Creed rightly emphasizes the identity of God as "the Father, the Almighty." These two qualities together--the loving, compassionate, self-giving, life-generating fatherliness of God AND the endlessly powerful, capable might of God--distinguish this God from all others and are a powerful cornerstone of the Christian gospel. May we cherish the privilege of being made His sons and daughters through Jesus! A sermon by Josh Wilder. [Part 3 of our series "The Nicene Creed: The Ancient Theology of the Triune God"] Questions for reflection: 1) What comes to mind when you think of the word "father," "mother," or "parent?" 2) In what ways does human fatherhood illuminate the fatherhood of God? In what ways does it obscure the fatherhood of God? 3) What qualities of God are emphasized when the Bible talks about God as Father? 4) How does Jesus invite us into aspects of His Father-Son relationship to God the Father? 5) Why is it important for God to be both "the Father" and "the Almighty?" What would He be like if He were only one or the other?
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