God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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

1. God created the universe through Jesus Christ.

a. God created all things through the Word, John 1.3.

b. All things find their origins and purpose in Christ’s creative power, Col. 1.15-16.

c. Heb. 1.2

2. God continues to sustain all things through Christ.

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a. All things hold together in him, Col. 1.17.

b. We exist through God’s operations through Christ, 1 Cor. 8.6.

C. All of God’s works of creation and upholding are done in order that his name might be exalted and glorified.

1. 1 Chron. 29.11

2. Ps. 57.11

3. Ps. 72.18-19

4. Rev. 4.11