Men's Sunday School Teacher: Dennis Porter
God The Father
God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace. His is all powerful. God is omnipotent—His power is not restricted in any way. The Bible describes God as almighty, meaning that He holds all power. (Genesis 17:1). He is all knowing. God knows all things—past, present, and future. Nothing is hidden from His sight. (Romans 11:33). He is all loving. With breathtaking simplicity the Bible declares that “God is love.” (I John 4:8). And He is all wise. To say that God is all-wise is not the same as saying He is all-knowing, for wisdom exceeds knowledge. The Bible depicts wisdom as the right ordering and understanding of knowledge—the understanding of ultimate meaning and significance. God’s wisdom is perfect; He depends on no one for advice or counsel. (Romans 11:34). God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.
Psalm 86:15 “You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abundant in faithful love and truth.”
Baptist Faith and Message 2000
