Title: Patriology: God the Father

Text: Matt. 11:27; Luke 11:2

I. God’s Fatherhood Theologically.

A. The technical importance

B. His distinction in the Godhead. Matt. 10:40; John 14:26;15:26.

C. His special relationship to the Son. John 20:17; 3:16.

II. God’s Fatherhood Objectively

A. His Fatherhood is definitive. Lev 19:1-3.

B. His Fatherhood is perfect. Matt. 7:8-11

III. God’s Fatherhood Subjectively

A. His Fatherhood is the model for all. Matt 5.

B. His Fatherhood is perfect (for us). Matt. 6;7:11;10:29; Luke 12:32;John 16:23-27.

C. His Fatherhood is comforting. Mar 14:36; Rom.8:15; Gal. 4:6.