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
38. With what name does God reveal Himself?
379. What are the principal human virtues?
47. Who is the Holy Spirit revealed to us by Jesus Christ?
595. How is forgiveness possible?
41. In what way is God the truth?
530. What are the other requirements for purity?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What can we learn from Judith’s victory in Judith 16:1-3?
How important is wisdom in mate selection and marriage according to Proverbs 18:22?
What is the unchanging nature of God, according to Malachi 3:6?
What is the story of the healing of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:25-34?
