god as father

• The Father


  The omnipotent Creator and controller of the universe
• God as Father


  Reflects His omnipotence, control, and responsibility, based on the patriarchal context of the religion
• God as Father in the New Testament


  Emphasizes God's love, care, and the close relationship between God and humanity
• The Apostles' Creed refers to God as the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth
• God as King


  Used to convey His omnipotence, supremacy, and importance, based on the concept of monarchy being familiar to the biblical audience
• Jesus is associated with the inauguration of the Kingdom of God, both as a present and future reality