Belief 3 of 28 · Doctrines of God

The Father

God the eternal Father is the Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation — just and holy, merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.

1 John 4:8

He who doesn't love doesn't know God, for God is love.

Other Bible references for this belief

Genesis 1:1 · Deuteronomy 4:35 · Psalm 110:1,4 · John 3:16 · John 14:9 · 1 Corinthians 15:28 · 1 Timothy 1:17 · 1 John 4:8 · Revelation 4:11

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