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The Fatherhood of God

Knowing God
Knowing GodSteve Gregg

In this thought-provoking exploration, Steve Gregg delves into the concept of God as a Father and its significance. He highlights how the term "Father" was not commonly used to refer to God in the Old Testament, but it became more explicit with the incarnation of Jesus. Gregg discusses the spiritual adoption and the familial relationship between believers and God, emphasizing the loving and caring nature of God as a Father. He also addresses potential misconceptions about God's anger and wrath in the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of understanding God as a loving and committed Father figure.

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