God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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G O D T H E F A T H E R

a. Ps. 103.9-18

b. Rom. 5.6-10

c. 1 John 4.10

4. Implications of God’s benevolence

a. God will supply our need, Phil. 4.19.

b. We need never fret over our needs, lacks, or concerns, Matt. 6.25-33.

c. God is neither stingy nor cruel; he gives to all who ask him liberally, James 1.5.

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B. God is gracious (God does not deal with us on the basis of our merit, but on the basis of his own goodness and kindness).

1. God provides his bounty to people without regard to their merit, Eph. 2.7-10.

2. He offers his mercy to the undeserving, Titus 2.11-15.

3. No one can earn their favors with him.

a. 2 Thess. 2.16