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[[File:Bloch-SermonOnTheMount.jpg|thumb|''The Sermon on the Mount'' by Carl Bloch: Jesus taught that God is our Father.]] | [[File:Bloch-SermonOnTheMount.jpg|thumb|''The Sermon on the Mount'' by Carl Bloch: Jesus taught that God is our Father.]] | ||
God is Almighty, so humankind cannot dare to come close to Him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Exodus+20%3A18-19&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Exodus 20:18–19}}</ref> In the Old Testament, God was occasionally referred to as Father,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+63%3A16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 63:16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+64%3A8&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 64:8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Psalms+89%3A26&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Psalms 89:26}}</ref> and He was generally called the “Lord.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Nehemiah+1%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Nehemiah 1:10}}</ref> According to the title of the “Lord,” the relationship between God and the Israelites was strongly perceived as the master and servants, or king and people. However, Jesus called God the “Father.” | God is Almighty, so humankind cannot dare to come close to Him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Exodus+20%3A18-19&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Exodus 20:18–19}}</ref> In the Old Testament, God was occasionally referred to as Father,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+63%3A16&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 63:16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Isaiah+64%3A8&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Isaiah 64:8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Psalms+89%3A26&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Psalms 89:26}}</ref> and He was generally called the “Lord.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Nehemiah+1%3A10&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 |title=Nehemiah 1:10}}</ref> According to the title of the “Lord,” the relationship between God and the Israelites was strongly perceived as the master and servants, or king and people. However, Jesus called God the “Father.” | ||
{{quote5 |내용= “This, then, is how you should pray: | {{quote5 |내용= “This, then, is how you should pray: '''‘Our Father in heaven''', hallowed be your name, . . .’ “ |출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Matthew+6%3A9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Matthew 6:9]}} | ||
Jesus’ calling God the “Father” is recorded throughout the Gospels. | Jesus’ calling God the “Father” is recorded throughout the Gospels. | ||
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Following the teachings of Jesus, the saints of the early Church accepted God as their spiritual Father and called Him God the Father. | Following the teachings of Jesus, the saints of the early Church accepted God as their spiritual Father and called Him God the Father. | ||
{{quote5 |내용= Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to '''the Father of our spirits''' and live! |출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+12%3A9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Hebrews 12:9]}} | {{quote5 |내용= Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to '''the Father of our spirits''' and live! |출처=[https://www.studylight.org/study-desk.html?q1=Hebrews+12%3A9&q2=&ss=0&t1=eng_n84&t2=eng_kjv&t3=eng_nas&ns=0&sr=1&ot=bhs&nt=wh&hv1=1&b=verse&d=3 Hebrews 12:9]}} | ||
===Children of God the Father=== | ===Children of God the Father=== | ||
“God the Father” is not just a friendly title that was given to God. Rather, it shows that the relationship between God and the saints is parents and children. The term Father is used in family relationships, and it refers to the man who gave birth to a child. The reason a ''father'' exists is because he has his children. The same logic applies to God being called Father. The saints who correctly believe in God and call Him Father become God’s children. | “God the Father” is not just a friendly title that was given to God. Rather, it shows that the relationship between God and the saints is parents and children. The term Father is used in family relationships, and it refers to the man who gave birth to a child. The reason a ''father'' exists is because he has his children. The same logic applies to God being called Father. The saints who correctly believe in God and call Him Father become God’s children. | ||