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FATHER,AB, ABBA, PATER
Galatians 4:1-7
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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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