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Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament
About this book
It's almost second nature for Christians to call God Father. Jesus taught his followers as much, although for them it was apparently a surprising practice. The worshiping community of the Old Testament used fatherly images for understanding God's character and actions, but "Father" was not a common way for believers to address God.
In Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament, Christopher Wright explores in depth the images that pervade the biblical narratives, psalms and prophetic texts of the Old Testament. God is acknowledged as tender yet terrifying, challenging to the nations and yet intimately personal, offering loving care, provision, discipline and forgiveness.
This is the God whom Jesus knew, and whom we can know, as Father. Such knowledge of God is far from merely devotional or doctrinal, but governs our worldview, personal and social ethics, and expectations of the future.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Knowing God as a Father in Action
- 2 Knowing God Through Experience of His Grace
- 3 Knowing God Through Exposure to His Judgment
- 4 Knowing God as the Father of His People
- 5 Knowing God Through Engaging Him in Prayer
- 6 Knowing God Through Reflecting His Justice
- 7 Knowing God Through Returning to His Love
- 8 Knowing God in Expectation of His Victory
- 9 Knowing God Through Trusting in His Sovereignty
- Epilogue: How Do You Know That You Know God?
- Notes
- Scripture Index
- About the Author
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