Father God
Father God is the Creator and Sustainer of all life, characterized by His infinite love, justice, and mercy. He desires a personal relationship with each of us, inviting us to trust in His care and providence. Father God’s love is evident in His provision, protection, and the ultimate gift of His Son for our redemption. This section offers a deep dive into the attributes and actions of Father God, providing articles that illuminate His character, His covenant promises, and His interactions with humanity throughout history.
Chris Blake is not satisfied with many of our assumptions about God.
In his years as a counsellor, Jeris Bragan has found that, despite anger and trauma, most of us have a deep need for a loving and powerful Father.
In the Holy Bible, the uunassuming God speaks to us
Nathan Brown explores how the promise of God's judgment gives life meaning now.
Out of 9/11 a new ideology arose which declared intellectual war on all theistic faith and assumptions.
Star Wars. Thor. Back to the Future. Finding Nemo. It's amazing how the emotional tone of a movie—and a life—is often determined by the kind of father involved.
Why does a loving God permit disasters?
God could have chosen any way of representing Himself to us. Graeme Loftus suggests that He chose to be "our Father" for good reason.
God created everything-including our sense of humour. Susan Johnstone tells the story of Stephen Hilaire-one of God's storytellers.
Pondering some of the biggest questions that confront each of us as human beings.
It's easy to feel like God is "out to get us," especially considering how powerful He is. But Marvin Moore assures us we have nothing to fear.
A father's love is but a shadow of the love our heavenly Father has toward us.
It’s His desire to provide every one of His children with a chance to make a deliberate choice for Him. I’m living proof of this.
Learning lessons about appearances
Are there two different Gods in the Bible—one described in the Old Testament and another in the New?
Explore the depth of God's paternal love, as Mark Finley counters the misconception of a wrathful deity with the biblical portrayal of God as a loving Father, nurturing and guiding His children.
If we are meant to view God as our Father, what do earthly male figures who have let society down say about His character?
The relationships we are involved in shape us. Graeme Loftus reveals how we have been created to live and love.
John Bradshaw explains why you can rely on God to lead you through your dark and difficult times.
They're not simply a list of dos and don'ts
There are Christians who feel the need to integrate the Big Bang theory into their theology because they believe the weight of evidence requires them to do so. But this is dangerous.
Getting to know our Father in heaven
Evan Almighty has updated the Noah's ark story-and turned it into the most expensive "comedy" ever made. Prompted by Evan, David Edgren explores the true story of Noah, the ark and God.
Yiannis Dimitrio unveils the profound shift from the Old Testament's Holy of Holies to the open access we now have to God through Christ, as epitomized by the tearing of the Temple curtain at Jesus' death.
Did God weep at Jesus' crucifixion? How did that cry—“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”—impact the Father?
Is it appropriate to ask God for a sign when you want to know whether or not to do something?
While we can't yet see God with our eyes, the Bible does contain some previews, says Teresa Reeve.
Could a loving God really torture His children? Murl Vance presents a compelling revelation of God's nature.