WaterStone Church
Triune – A Defense of the Trinity Understanding God the Father
Foundations: God & His Word
Locations & Times
Waterstone Church - Longwood Campus
900 North St, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
Triune – A Defense of the Trinity
Understanding God the Father
Understanding God the Father
A Reminder of What We’ve Confirmed:
Now that we have confirmed the evidence for the existence of only ONE God, let’s find out more about the first person of the Trinity.
Now that we have confirmed the evidence for the existence of only ONE God, let’s find out more about the first person of the Trinity.
Biblical Evidence for God the Father
The Bible specifically and repeatedly addresses God the Father in scripture.
The Bible specifically and repeatedly addresses God the Father in scripture.
Jesus addressed God as His Father and THE Father.
Primary Attributes of the Father
He exists outside of space, time, and matter.
He exists outside of space, time, and matter.
He is infinite and eternal.
He is the Creator.
He is unchanging / immutable.
He is omniscient (all-knowing).
He is omnipresent (everywhere).
He is omnipotent (all-powerful).
He examines the heart of man.
He dwells within believers.
He sanctifies us.
Why We Need a Father
We note the three distinct persons of the Trinity in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – why “Father” and not “mother” or another reference? Why are pastors and priests called “spiritual fathers”?
Note the following correlations between our Heavenly Father and earthly fathers.
We note the three distinct persons of the Trinity in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – why “Father” and not “mother” or another reference? Why are pastors and priests called “spiritual fathers”?
Note the following correlations between our Heavenly Father and earthly fathers.
A good father _____ the Lord.
A good father _____ the Lord and seeks righteousness.
A good father _____ others.
A good father _____ his wife.
A good father _____ his children.
A good father _____ his children.
A good father _____ his children.
A good father demonstrates _____.
A good father is ______.
A good father is _____.
A good father is ______.
A good father is _____.
A good father shows mercy.
A good father is a _____ and _____.
Note the example of THE Father given by Jesus Himself in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Luke 15:11-32
Luke 15:11-32
ANSWERS
A good father loves the Lord.
A good father obeys the Lord and seeks righteousness.
A good father loves others.
A good father loves and honors his wife.
A good father loves his children.
A good father trains his children.
A good father corrects his children.
A good father demonstrates self-discipline.
A good father is personally accountable.
A good father is humble.
A good father is compassionate.
A good father is forgiving.
A good father is a good leader and follower.
A good father loves the Lord.
A good father obeys the Lord and seeks righteousness.
A good father loves others.
A good father loves and honors his wife.
A good father loves his children.
A good father trains his children.
A good father corrects his children.
A good father demonstrates self-discipline.
A good father is personally accountable.
A good father is humble.
A good father is compassionate.
A good father is forgiving.
A good father is a good leader and follower.