Day 165. Why do we call God “Father”? (2024)

Today is day 165 and we are on the section on The Address: "Our Father Who art in Heaven".

165. Why do we call God “Father”?

We call God “Father” because Jesus teaches his disciples that we are God’s children and should call God “our Father.” (Exodus 4:22; Psalm 73:15; Isaiah 43:6; Matthew 23:8–9; 2 Corinthians 6:18; see questions 39–40)

We will conclude today with the Lord's Prayer.

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