Podcasts about father abba

I. Core Concepts of God's Nature God as "Abba Father": Meaning of "Abba": A Hebrew word meaning "daddy," signifying an intimate and close relationship. Biblical Basis: Romans 8:14-16 and Galatians. Implications for Relationship: God does not withhold good things or do evil against His children. It implies full adoption rights, including the same inheritance as Jesus (co-heirs with Christ). Contrast with Human Perspective: The concept challenges traditional views of God as distant or formal. God is Love (Agape): Definition of Agape Love: Unconditional, independent of human actions, unmerited, and undeserved. Biblical Basis: 1 John 4:16 ("God is love"), John 3:16 ("For God so loved the world..."). Intensity of God's Love: Emphasized by the word "so" in John 3:16, leading to the ultimate sacrifice of His only begotten Son. "World" in John 3:16: Refers to the people of the world, not just the planet. Eternal Life (Zoe): Defined in John 17 as knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ. It is a person, not just a concept or a place. God's Love in the Old Testament vs. New Testament: Old Testament Context: Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5): "O Israel, the Lord our God is one." The word "one" (echad) is a "uni-plural" word, implying a unified plurality (like "group" or "herd"), which the Jewish people often misunderstood as a strict singular, creating an obstacle to seeing Jesus as Son of God. Greatest Commandment: Love the Lord with all heart, soul, and strength. No one could perfectly keep this, highlighting the need for a Savior. Purpose of the Law: To make people conscious of sin and point them to a Savior (Romans 3:20, Law as a schoolmaster). Perception of God: Portrayed with anger and wrath (e.g., Flood, Sodom & Gomorrah, deaths under the Law). New Testament Context: New Commandment (John 13): Love one another as Jesus loved us (demonstrated through servant leadership like foot-washing). This supersedes the Old Testament law. Love as an Action Word: Not merely a feeling, but something demonstrated and done (e.g., Timothy caring for others in Philippians 2:20-21). Impact of Love: Fulfills the law (Romans 13:8), covers/obliterates a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8), and drives out fear (1 John 4:18). The Finished Work of Christ: Jesus absorbed all God's wrath and judgment on the cross (John 12, Isaiah 53-54). God promises never to be angry with His people again (Isaiah 54). God's Provision: Everything needed for life and godliness is already provided (2 Peter 1). Faith receives what God has already provided, it doesn't move God. God's Nature in the New Covenant: God does not cause sickness, disease, or natural disasters; these are not "acts of God" in the sense of divine judgment against His children. He is for us, not against us (Romans 8). II. The Power and Practicality of God's Love Love Fulfills the Law and Covers Sin: Romans 13:8: Love fulfills the law, meaning there is no law against one who lives in love. 1 Peter 4:8: Love covers/obliterates a multitude of sins – God "remembers your sins no more" (Hebrews 8:12). God's Perception of Believers: Sees them as perfect, complete, lacking nothing through Christ. Love Drives Out Fear: 1 John 4:18: "Perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment." Receiving God's Perfect Love: As we receive His love, fear and anxiety are dispelled. Overcoming Fear: Through active participation (singing songs of deliverance, asking in faith). Perspective on Demons: They are powerless "maggots" that can deceive but not defeat. Our Identity and Acceptance in Christ: Accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6): The Greek word "charito" (highly favored/blessed) is applied to believers, just as it was to Mary. We are "the Beloved." Ephesians' Emphasis: Shows our identity, how we are blessed, forgiven, redeemed, sealed with the Holy Spirit, and seated with Christ in heavenly places. Knowing God's Love: It surpasses knowledge; it's an experience in the heart, not just a mental concept. Love Compels Our Actions: 2 Corinthians 5: The love of Christ compels us; our lives are no longer our own. Motives for Action: Not for personal gain, financial benefit, or praise of men, but out of care for others (like Timothy). Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15): A profound picture of the Father's unconditional love, compassion, eagerness to forgive, and restoration. The father ran, embraced (epipto – a bear hug), kissed (continuously), restored (ring, robe, sandals), and celebrated. He would not let the son even finish his repentant speech. Love is Preeminent: 1 John 4:19: "We love because he first loved us." God initiated the relationship. God's Foreknowledge and Orchestration: God knows who will choose Him and orchestrates their lives from the womb (Psalm 139). Goal: Discipleship: God's goal is to make disciples who can operate in His love and bless others (like the good ground in the parable of the sower). Remembering God's Interventions: Keep a "book of remembrance" of how God has supernaturally intersected your life. The Greatest of These is Love: While faith and hope are important, love is eternal and central to God's defining characteristic. How Love is Expressed (Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23): Joy in the Lord, Peace, Longsuffering (Patience), Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control. Gentleness: A gentle answer turns away wrath. Self-Control: Speaking life, controlling appetites. Love Surpasses Understanding: Ephesians 3: God's love has immeasurable width, length, depth, and height, surpassing all knowledge. It is infinite in all directions, as is His forgiveness. Being Filled with the Fullness of God: Living out of our spirit, allowing the Holy Spirit within us to flow out in supernatural ways (healing, deliverance). Our Perfection in Christ: Our spirit is perfected the moment we are born again; sin cannot penetrate it (Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 3:9). This perfection is our witness to the world. God as Our Daddy: 1 John 3:1: "Behold what manner of love the Father (Abba) has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God." Receiving His Love: It is a gift to be received. II. Quiz What is the significance of the word "Abba" in understanding our relationship with God, and where in Scripture is it primarily found? Explain the concept of "agape" love as described in the source material. How does it differ from a conditional or earned love? How does the speaker differentiate the meaning of the word "world" in John 3:16, and what does he say eternal life (Zoe) truly means according to John 17? According to the source, what was the primary obstacle for Jewish people in the Old Testament to recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, related to their understanding of the Shema? What was the ultimate purpose of the Old Testament Law, and how did it demonstrate humanity's need for a Savior? Describe how Jesus's "new commandment" in John 13 supersedes the Old Testament law, and what specific action did Jesus perform to demonstrate this new commandment? How does the "finished work of Christ" change the perception of God's wrath and anger, particularly in relation to natural disasters? Explain the concept of "faith" as receiving what God has already provided. How does this differ from the idea of "moving God" through prayer or other actions? According to the source, how does God perceive believers after they accept Christ, and what happens to their past sins? Describe at least three actions of the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son that illustrate God's unconditional love and forgiveness. III. Quiz Answer Key "Abba" is a Hebrew word meaning "daddy," signifying an intimate and close relationship with God. It is primarily found in Romans 8:14-16 and Galatians, emphasizing that we have received a spirit of adoption, allowing us to cry out "Abba, Father." "Agape" love is described as unconditional, independent of human actions, unmerited, and undeserved favor of God. It means that we don't have to do anything to receive it; it is freely given once we become His child. The speaker states that the word "world" in John 3:16 refers to the people of the world, not just the planet. Eternal life (Zoe) is defined in John 17 as a person: knowing God the Father and Jesus whom He sent. The primary obstacle was their misunderstanding of the Hebrew word "echad" (one) in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4). While a singular word, it has a plural meaning (like "group" or "herd"), but they interpreted it as strictly singular, preventing them from seeing Jesus as the Son of God. The Old Testament Law's purpose was to make people conscious of their sin (Romans 3:20) and to point them to a Savior. Its impossible standards, such as being perfect as God is perfect, demonstrated that no one could keep it, highlighting the universal need for a redeemer. Jesus's "new commandment" in John 13, "love one another as I have loved you," supersedes the Old Testament law, including the Ten Commandments. He demonstrated this by washing His disciples' feet, showing what it meant to be a servant and to love others through action. The "finished work of Christ" means that Jesus absorbed all God's wrath, anger, and judgment on the cross once and for all time. Therefore, God is no longer angry with His people and does not cause sickness, disease, or natural disasters as a form of judgment. Faith, in this context, is described as simply receiving what God has already provided for us through the finished work of Christ. It differs from "moving God" because God has already moved and provided everything; faith is our act of reaching out and taking hold of what is already available. God perceives believers as perfect, complete, and lacking nothing, through Christ. Their past sins are not remembered by God; they are "covered by the blood of Christ" and "obliterated," as if God has no recollection of them. Three actions of the father in the Prodigal Son parable illustrating God's love are: (1) He saw his son "still a great way off" and had compassion, running to meet him; (2) He "fell on his neck" (gave him a bear hug) and began continuously kissing him, not allowing him to complete his repentant speech; and (3) He immediately restored his son with a ring, cloak, and sandals, and celebrated his return, refusing to treat him as a servant. IV. Essay Format Questions Discuss the speaker's emphasis on God's love being "multifaceted" and "like a mosaic." How does this perspective challenge a "one-dimensional" understanding of God, and what are the practical implications for believers? Compare and contrast the Old Testament and New Testament portrayals of God, focusing specifically on the concept of God's wrath and judgment versus His unconditional love. How does the "finished work of Christ" serve as the turning point in this theological understanding? Analyze the role of "love as an action word" in the Christian life, drawing on examples from the source material such as Timothy's character and Jesus's "new commandment." How does this active love relate to fulfilling the law and addressing sin and fear? The speaker states that God's love "surpasses knowledge" and is an experience of the heart. Explain what this means in terms of intellectual understanding versus spiritual reception. How does this concept connect with the idea of being "accepted in the beloved" and filled with the "fullness of God"? Examine the speaker's discussion on the nature of faith as "receiving what God has already provided." How does this understanding impact a believer's approach to prayer, healing, and general reliance on God, and what common misconceptions about God's responsiveness does it challenge? V. Glossary of Key Terms Abba: A Hebrew word meaning "daddy" or "father," used to denote an intimate, affectionate, and close relationship with God. Agape: A Greek word for unconditional, selfless, and benevolent love, often used to describe God's love for humanity. Charito (Accepted in the Beloved): A Greek word meaning "highly favored" or "blessed," used in Ephesians 1:6 to describe believers' status in Christ and also used by Gabriel to Mary. Discipleship: The process of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, mimicking His character and putting faith into action, going beyond simply being a "believer." Echad: A Hebrew word for "one," which in the context of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4) implies a "uni-plural" unity (like a group or herd), rather than a strict singular, which the speaker argues was misunderstood by some Jewish people. Epipto: A Greek word meaning "fell on" or "embraced," used in the parable of the Prodigal Son to describe the father's bear hug and in Acts to describe the Holy Spirit "falling upon" believers. Finished Work of Christ: Refers to the complete and perfect salvation achieved by Jesus Christ's death and resurrection on the cross, through which all of God's wrath and judgment for sin were absorbed. Law (Old Testament): The Mosaic Law given to Israel, which, according to the speaker, served to make people conscious of sin and point them to a Savior, rather than being a means of salvation itself. New Commandment: Jesus's command to "love one another as I have loved you" (John 13), presented as superseding and fulfilling the Old Testament Law. Perfect Love: Refers to God's flawless and complete love, which, when received by believers, has the power to drive out all fear. Portrait of God: The speaker's method of presenting God's multifaceted nature, similar to assembling pieces of a mosaic, to provide a comprehensive understanding beyond simple definitions. Prodigal Son: A parable from Luke 15 used by the speaker to illustrate the Father's unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness, and restoration towards those who return to Him. Royal Law of Love: A New Testament principle emphasizing love as the guiding law for believers, fulfilling all other laws. Zoe (Eternal Life): A Greek word for eternal life, which John 17 defines not as a concept or a place, but as a person: knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ.

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Here's Pastor Joseph sharing the Word of God at HISnearness Church, Bangalore, about the importance of acknowledging God as Father (Abba) and allowing Him to lead and guide in every aspect of life. We hope this will bless you.

In this sermon, Pastor Josh expounds on the fact that Jesus came to reveal the Name of the Father: Abba. Watch as Pastor Josh demonstrates just how much God loves you, not just as His creation, but as His son/daughter!

In this sermon, Pastor Josh expounds on the fact that Jesus came to reveal the Name of the Father: Abba. Watch as Pastor Josh demonstrates just how much God loves you, not just as His creation, but as His son/daughter!

Who is this God we pray to, and are we bothering him with our requests? Are we even doing it right? Are our prayers getting through? Does the Creator of the Universe really hear our requests, and if he does, does he really want to? Scripture is filled with instructions on prayer. We are instructed […]

The Heart Of The Father Abba Father - Ap Allan Bagg by The Bay CFC

Walking in His truth and righteousness, called according to His purpose. Reflecting that which He has imparted to us. Though our paths may not be the same as our brothers and sisters, but as a true believer and a true Christian we are going the same way and though our paths my not converge, we are going the same way and our ultimate destination is the same and our purpose is the same.To share the truth and give others the same opportunity to be save by the blood of or Lord, forgiven, redeemed and saved to share in the Kingdom of Heaven; adopted and be His child, an heir and joint heir with our Lord Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven.

In this message, Pastor Joshua unpacks the meaning of the word "Father," and how understanding the Father has a direct correlation with our understanding of ourselves - the sons and daughters of God. —— If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://app.securegive.com/Cityline/m... Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5p...

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Give my Father Abba more time!! He been blessing you and answering your prayers!! Give Abba more time and get into his presence!! Shalom!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/raquel-hines3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/raquel-hines3/support

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#nogoodthing #ilacknothing #applepodcast #God “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭34:3‬ ‭KJV‬‬ God has been so good to me! This is worship to me, exalting His name through poetry. I love pouring my heart out to Him. I love singing to Him! Because He cares! His Love Is True! He sent His Son for me so I have to give Him back everything. USE ME GOD! Amen! Holy Spirit have Your way!!!

Today's episode of LunchTime Word is coming from the book of John 2: 13-25. Here we read that Jesus clears the temple of money changers, overturns tables and drives out the animals from the temple. The Jews asked "What sign is this for you to do what you do? Jesus replies, "Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up". But the people did not understand that we was not talking about the physical building but his body. Jesus Christ was crucified and rose on the third day from the grave. The stone was rolled away and we know that he is seated at the right hand of the Father (ABBA). In your spare time of study be sure to read John 2 in it's entirety, because the Word of God is food for our spirit man. The word heals, reveals, corrects, rebukes, refines and defines us to be more like Jesus and less like us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brokenvessels/support

Selten war ein Thema so fangfrisch wie die groß angekündigte ABBA-Reunion. Danke dafür, lieber Podcast-Gott! Ansonsten gibt es in dieser Woche auch mal wieder nicht so viel zu meckern. Die Themendichte passt und Florian Zellers Debütfilm "The Father" sowie Peter Stamms neuer Roman "Das Archiv der Gefühle" lassen Fabian gut gelaunt zurück. Heippa! Florian Zellers Film "The Father" ist seit dem 26.08 im Kino zu sehen Peter Stamms Roman "Das Archiv der Gefühle" ist bei S. Fischer erschienen (189 S., 22€) https://www.fischerverlage.de/buch/peter-stamm-das-archiv-der-gefuehle-9783103974027

Interviewing me as I talk about our heavenly Father (Abba)

PRAYER FOCUS: BELIEVE! BELIEVE! BELIEVE! GOD IS THE PROMISE MAKER AND GOD IS THE PROMISE KEEPER! Listen to the Prayer Audio: Heavenly Father, Release Your Holy Fire over us and in us to purify us from all sin and iniquity that we have knowingly or unknowingly allowed to attach to us. Your are Holy and Your Fire makes us worthy to be before You! Lord as You did for Isaiah the prophet let the burning coal from heaven cleanse our tongue to proclaim You as Lord and Father/ABBA! We give You our love with all of our strength and all that is in us to be Yours and Yours alone! Through Your Son, Yeshuah we take authority over the strong man and all strongholds here in the nation. That all altars of false worship, all temples of false gods and idols that are her on earth be smashed and brought to naught by Your Consuming Fire that we are here to only worship and give You all the glory. For we know that Your love us and that we are protected under the Shadow of Your Wing. That Your Holy Fire is is purify the land and make us nation of Your Kingdom as You formed us when our forefathers came here to worship free Your Son and to bring the Gospel to this land and to spread it across the earth! We are so grateful for our heritage of Faith and that we were established to covenant with You and make this a suitable dwelling place to be in harmony with Your and our brothers and sisters of Faith. Father as You brought Your People out of bondage under Moses so now too lead us out of the bondage that we have been under by those who have deceived us and stolen, lied and cheated to rule over us. Lord may they all be put to shame and their arrogant glory be brought to ashes and fall under the Hammer of Justice. We seek a re-enstatement of President Trump and his administration in this year! Lord You do not honor the lie or bearing false witness against Your anointed. Now is the time Lord to raise up those who will be defenders of the Truth and prosecute those who have betrayed us and have held us captive by laws that disrespect life and choose death! Lord Your people here in America have shown You that they chose Your anointed and that they trust him to fulfill what You have planned for us. Yes, Lord we have heard the prophetic voices and we believe them and will stand in unity to pray to bring it to be and await Your Perfect Will to be don in Your Perfect timing! Praise You Lord! We pray Father that Your Holy Fire will raise up men and women who are examples of the Gospel for our children and who will teach and share the sacred understanding found in Your Holy Scriptures and fulfill as Yeshuah did Your Holy Torah that is the guide for us to live in peace and harmony with one another. For as we read in Paul that there is only Love that matters and without we are nothing more than clanging symbols and empty drums. Lord now is the hour to let Your Holy Fire purify America from all those who are enemies of what You have Promised us . You are the keeper of the Promises You make! You get all the Glory and all the Praise for we are so thankful that You have brought us here for such a time as this! With the Psalmist I say: I shall praise You among the peoples, my Lord! I shall sing to You among the people. For Your loving kindness is great among us! Be exalted O God! Let Your Glory cover us all on the earth! Amen It is so! Search Strike Force of Prayer Search for: Categories Action (7) Election (48) Elections (4) Event (2) How to Pray (14) links (15) Mark Taylor (71) National Alert (4) Opportunities with the Divine (5) Prayer Request (54) Prayers (390) Prophetic Alert (3) Testimony (27) Uncategorized (2) Website Updates (4) Archives February 2021 (1) January 2021 (13) December 2020 (8) November 2020 (7) October 2020 (10) September 2020 (7) August 2020 (9)

Many will awaken this morning to grind on another day of seeding chaos; plotting ills against one another; never realizing what's following humans in a dimension of hatred, prejudices; and oppression of a people. The Greed and wickedness and voices and venom opinions. No one takes a knee to pause; to think; wait a minute; I'm evolving, breathing, waking each morning for the last 10, 20, 40, 60 70, 80 + Years⁉️ There must be “Sovereignty In This”? How long do you we have left❓ There's a need to hearken to be READY☝️

Abba is only used 3 times in the New Testament and it is always combined with Father…Abba, Father. Could it be that the word Father is not just one more way to identify us as His child, but that it is used strategically and purposely here in Scripture? Could it be that this combination is critical in understanding Who He is as our Father?  Galatians 4:6 NLT And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Mark 14:36 NLT Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane  “Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”  Romans 8:15 NLT So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”  

“They are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:14-15) Charles ... More...

Over the years, I have been unclear in my mind about the meaning of one phrase in the Lord's Prayer. You know how it begins: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. It is the last four words that I want to talk about: hallowed be thy name. I came to wonder if it was somehow connected to the Third Commandment: Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain? And why wouldn't it be? When I was writing Law and Covenant, it occurred to me that my wife has by covenant taken my name. Therefore, everything she does, she does in my name. As I worked my way around the circle, I came to see the importance of care and respect for what I do or ask, in his name. This has to be to be a lot more than a matter of how we pronounce his name, or even knowing what his name is. Jesus did not tell us to pray to Jehovah or Yahweh. He gave us permission to address him as Father—Abba, in the vernacular. From this, I began to wonder if the reason for saying hallowed be thy name, was simply an acknowledgment that the name was not spoken here and the reason for it. The statement in the Lord's Prayer is more than a matter pronouncing the name in Hebrew. I know this, if for no other reason, none of the New Testament writers use the Hebrew names for God—anywhere in the New Testament. Then there is this: Just as in marriage, we can only carry God's name if we are in covenant with him. You may call yourself a Christian (and many did in those early days), but if they were not in covenant with him, they did not carry his name. In the same way, merely having a boyfriend does not place you in covenant with him. You don't carry his name.

The Road To Spiritual Maturity. Isaiah 9:6 Luke 4:18 Psalm 103:2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits A relationship solely based on benefits is fragileHebrews 4:15 How do you see God?Matthew 18:2-3 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”1 Corinthians 3:1 I’m completely frustrated by your unspiritual dealings with each other and with God. You’re acting like infants in relation to Christ, capable of nothing much more than nursing at the breast. Well, then, I’ll nurse you since you don’t seem capable of anything more. As long as you grab for what makes you feel good or makes you look important1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.Childlike - (of an adult) having good qualities associated with a child.Childish - Silly and immatureChildlike faith says: “I’m dependent”Childish faith says: “I’m self sufficient”God Is Most Glorified In Us When We Are Most Dependent On Him.James 4:2 you do not have because you do not ask.Jeremiah 17:5-10 “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited. ”Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit. Childlike faith says: “My father Has Enough”Childish faith says: “There’s Not Enough To Go Around”mine mentalityGod is a giverLuke 12:32 Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.John 10:10 My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. Childish faith says: “Hide The Hurt”Childlike faith says: “My Father Heals” I have a father God who cares and heals.Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Childish faith: “Questions The Route”Childlike faith says: “Father Knows Best” Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.Isaiah 49:23 Truly, those who hope and trust in the Lord will not be disappointed. Galatians 3:26 For you are allchildrenof God through faith in Christ Jesus. Father - Abba = daddy.

God as FATHER in BIBLE terms points to US being the children of WHO God is. Since God is the only immortal, immortality is part of the package. In this message Bertie explains how we will receive the LIFE God intended for us and what we can expect from God in everyday life.

Sermon by Rev. Randall J. Schlak on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  4th week of Lent

Fr. Chris reflects on the two ways we can know God as Father. He discusses how God intends us "to be" and knows us intimately. And then he discusses the great gift of the OUR FATHER, Jesus' greatest gift to us, which is to win His Father through grace in the same way Jesus is loved by His father.

He Has a Name 2 Jealous RECAP What Jesus calls us defines our purpose, what we call God defines our worship! Romans 12:1-2 Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship. Call on the name of the lord = worship We can’t worship a God we don’t know! Definition: “actual release of power so that the accomplishment is assured.” ___________________________________________ GOD (Elohim) Elohim means “God” – This name refers to God’s incredible power and might. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 He is the only God that has the ability to BE and it IS. ___________________________________________ Isaiah 12:4 New Living Translation (NLT) In that wonderful day you will sing:
    “Thank the Lord! Praise his name!
Tell the nations what he has done.
    Let them know how mighty he is! He is mighty at being who He is… ___________________________________________ He is the One and only God. He is Supreme, the true God in a world that promotes many false gods and religions. He is the one on whom we can fully rely, He is Sovereign yet gives us free will. ___________________________________________ FREE WILL THROUGH BEING MADE IN HIS IMAGE He has placed in us what Jesus calls out of us - Purpose “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 PURPOSE We surrender back to Him what He has already given us - Worship “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 WORSHIP ___________________________________________ OUR PURPOSE IS TO WORSHIP. One God - It is humans who create other Gods. As soon as we diversify our worship attention we loose purpose. (Shame) EG. Golden Calf Worship is the expression of what God is. Being and living out the IAM __________________________________________ He wants us to have purpose: You must worship no other gods, for the LORD, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about his relationship with you. Ex 34:14 Jealous, קַנָּ֣א (qan·nā) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7067: 1) jealous (only of God) ___________________________________________ He is the one we can completely trust. He is the Mighty One over all of nature, this world, and the heavens above, our creative God who has worked wonders by His hands. God reminds that He is Elohim every single day. His amazing power is at work in every sunrise, every sunset, in the way He holds the stars in the sky, and carries His people through difficult times. You can be assured, you are held by an Almighty God, you never have to fear, God’s hands are strong and secure. God’s name to you is the depth of who He is in the moment! ___________________________________________ ONE DAD Abba means “Daddy, Father” – Abba is the most intimate form of God’s name, showing us His character as our loving daddy. He is the One who can be fully trusted, the One we can lean on, the One who cares about all that concerns us. Just as a godly father’s presence in our daily lives is one of protection, security, and unconditional love, the constant presence of our heavenly Father is what gives us the strength and covering we need for this life’s journey. This is one of my favorite names of God because in it He conveys His heart for each of us, as His children. He gives us the privilege of being called his own sons and daughters. ___________________________________ Psalm 116:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT) 16 O Lord, I am your servant;
    yes, I am your servant, born into your household;
    you have freed me from my chains. 17 I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving
    and call on the name of the Lord BORN INTO A DIFFERENT FAMILY He provides the way for us to call out to Him and the assurance, beyond a doubt, that He hears and will answer. In our most difficult to painful times in life, we can crawl up into the lap of our heavenly Father, and know that He is for us, and His arms will hold us secure. ___________________________________ “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." Galatians 4:6 ___________________________________ By leaning into Him for what He is in us, we will become what He wants us to be! ___________________________________ Psalm 116:1-5 New Living Translation (NLT) Psalm 116 1 I love the Lord because he hears my voice
    and my prayer for mercy. 2 Because he bends down to listen,
    I will pray as long as I have breath! 3 Death wrapped its ropes around me;
    the terrors of the grave[a] overtook me.
    I saw only trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:
    “Please, Lord, save me!” 5 How kind the Lord is! How good he is!
    So merciful, this God of ours! ___________________________________

He Has a Name 2 Jealous RECAP What Jesus calls us defines our purpose, what we call God defines our worship! Romans 12:1-2 Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship. Call on the name of the lord = worship We can’t worship a God we don’t know! Definition: “actual release of power so that the accomplishment is assured.” ___________________________________________ GOD (Elohim) Elohim means “God” – This name refers to God’s incredible power and might. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 [1] He is the only God that has the ability to BE and it IS. ___________________________________________ Isaiah 12:4 New Living Translation (NLT) In that wonderful day you will sing: “Thank the Lord! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he hasdone. Let them know how mighty heis! He is mighty at being who He is… ___________________________________________ He is the One and only God. He is Supreme, the true God in a world that promotes many false gods and religions. He is the one on whom we can fully rely, He is Sovereign yet gives us free will. ___________________________________________ FREE WILL THROUGH BEING MADE IN HIS IMAGE He has placed in us what Jesus calls out of us - Purpose “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 [1] PURPOSE We surrender back to Him what He has already given us - Worship “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.” Psalm 19:1 [3] WORSHIP ___________________________________________ OUR PURPOSE IS TO WORSHIP. One God - It is humans who create other Gods. As soon as we diversify our worship attention we loose purpose. (Shame) EG. Golden Calf Worship is the expression of what God is. Being and living out the IAM __________________________________________ He wants us to have purpose: You must worship no other gods, for the LORD, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about his relationship with you. Ex 34:14 Jealous, קַנָּ֣א (qan·nā [4]) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7067: [5] 1) jealous (only of God) ___________________________________________ He is the one we can completely trust. He is the Mighty One over all of nature, this world, and the heavens above, our creative God who has worked wonders by His hands. God reminds that He is Elohim every single day. His amazing power is at work in every sunrise, every sunset, in the way He holds the stars in the sky, and carries His people through difficult times. You can be assured, you are held by an Almighty God, you never have to fear, God’s hands are strong and secure. God’s name to you is the depth of who He is in the moment! ___________________________________________  ONE DAD Abba means “Daddy, Father” – Abba is the most intimate form of God’s name, showing us His character as our loving daddy. He is the One who can be fully trusted, the One we can lean on, the One who cares about all that concerns us. Just as a godly father’s presence in our daily lives is one of protection, security, and unconditional love, the constant presence of our heavenly Father is what gives us the strength and covering we need for this life’s journey. This is one of my favorite names of God because in it He conveys His heart for each of us, as His children. He gives us the privilege of being called his own sons and daughters. ___________________________________ Psalm 116:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT) 16  O Lord, I am your servant; yes, I am your servant, born into your household; you have freed me from my chains. 17  I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord BORN INTO A DIFFERENT FAMILY He provides the way for us to call out to Him and the assurance, beyond a doubt, that He hears and will answer. In our most difficult to painful times in life, we can crawl up into the lap of our heavenly Father, and know that He is for us, and His arms will hold us secure. ___________________________________ “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." Galatians 4:6 [6] ___________________________________ By leaning into Him for what He is in us, we will become what He wants us to be! ___________________________________ Psalm 116:1-5 New Living Translation (NLT) Psalm 116 1  I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. 2  Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! 3  Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave[a [7]] overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow. 4  Then I called on the name of the Lord: “Please, Lord, save me!” 5  How kind the Lord is! How good he is! So merciful, this God of ours! ___________________________________ [1] http://www.biblestudytools.com/search/?t=niv&q=ge+1:1 [2] http://www.biblestudytools.com/search/?t=niv&q=ge+1:1 [3] http://www.biblestudytools.com/search/?t=niv&q=ps+19:1 [4] https://biblehub.com/hebrew/kanna_7067.htm [5] https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7067.htm [6] http://www.biblestudytools.com/search/?t=niv&q=ga+4:6 [7] https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+116%3A1-5&version=NLT#fen-NLT-15828a

There is no old or new "testament," but one complete story of the love of our Father/Abba and Messiah

There is no old or new "testament," but one complete story of the love of our Father/Abba and Messiah

Do you put GOD 1st? Put GOD 1st in EVERYTHING YOU DO.  If you do not want to use the name GOD, use Divine Creator, Energy, LORD, Father, Best Friend ,The Light, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Lord of the Hosts. Other names used by Christians include Ancient of Days, Father/Abba, "Most High" and the Hebrew names Elohim, El-Shaddai, Yahweh, Jehovah and Adonai etc. I love the energy that the creator has put in me, in us. I know he is with me and I know our creator has our back. We must be faithful to him and ourselves so we can be faithful to others. Those that are truly open to him know his power, Love Is Power.  Matthew 6:28-33  And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. ... The Creator knows what we need and want, trust in him fully. Seek love and everything else great will follow.  

Jesus changed our understanding of God and how we relate to him in this one word... Father (Abba). How do you relate to God, the Father? Listen and learn how the word Father is an invitation to know His love.