238. Many religions invoke God as “Father”. the deity is often considered the “father of gods and of men”. In Israel, God is called “Father” inasmuch as he is Creator of the world. Even more, God is Father because of the covenant and the gift of the law to Israel, “his first-born son”. God is also called the Father of the king of Israel. Most especially he is “the Father of the poor”, of the orphaned and the widowed, who are under his loving protection.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
402. What is the relationship between the person and society?
27. What does it mean in practice for a person to believe in God?
406. When is authority exercised in a legitimate way?
479. How are the bodies of the deceased to be treated?
477. What practices are contrary to respect for the bodily integrity of the human person?
214. In what does the final judgment consist?
591. Why pray “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
What is the importance of Christian witness?
Understanding God’s Wrath – Habakkuk 1:2-4
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
