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How does Jesus Christ portray God in relation to humanity?
How does Jesus Christ portray God in relation to humanity?
- As a punishing judge
- As a strict authoritarian figure
- As a loving and caring father (correct)
- As a distant observer
What is the primary responsibility of humanity in relation to God’s will?
What is the primary responsibility of humanity in relation to God’s will?
- To order lives according to God’s loving will (correct)
- To compete for God's favor
- To achieve perfect happiness through selfish means
- To worry about possessions
What attitude does trusting in God's Providence promote, according to the content?
What attitude does trusting in God's Providence promote, according to the content?
- An indifferent attitude towards challenges
- An authentic, positive 'bahala na' attitude (correct)
- A fearful approach to life
- A cynical view of fate
What does the phrase 'utang na loob' refer to in the context of God as the Father?
What does the phrase 'utang na loob' refer to in the context of God as the Father?
What does not change through worrying, according to the message conveyed?
What does not change through worrying, according to the message conveyed?
How does Jesus suggest one should approach worries about life?
How does Jesus suggest one should approach worries about life?
What illustration does Jesus use to explain God's love and forgiveness?
What illustration does Jesus use to explain God's love and forgiveness?
In what way does the content suggest God’s love manifests in our lives?
In what way does the content suggest God’s love manifests in our lives?
According to the content, which practice is encouraged as a way to counteract worries?
According to the content, which practice is encouraged as a way to counteract worries?
What does the text imply about life’s routine and our perception of father's love?
What does the text imply about life’s routine and our perception of father's love?
Study Notes
Jesus’ “Abba” Relationship
- Jesus Christ presented God as a loving and caring father.
- This opposed the old view of God as strict and authoritarian.
- Jesus taught that God is the Father of all and instructed his disciples to pray to God as "Our Father."
- For Jesus, God is not a distant, paternalistic figure, but a loving Father who is committed to us.
- He is a forgiving Father who runs out to greet His prodigal, repentant son (cf.Lk 15:20).
God’s Love for Us
- God’s love for us goes beyond all bounds.
- He even sends His only begotten Son to die on the Cross to bring salvation and new life to us all.
- Proclaiming God as Father is to recognize God’s place in our own identity.
- We recognize the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to God, our Father, who sustains us every moment of our lives.
God’s Loving Will
- We have a responsibility to order our lives according to God’s loving will.
- His will is that we grow into the fullness of our capacities, unto our perfect happiness.
- Trusting completely in His Fatherly Providence frees us from all depressing fear, through an authentic, positive "bahala na" attitude.
Worry-Free Life
- The Gospel of Luke teaches us about a worry-free life.
- This is in contrast with what most people experience, as we often worry a lot.
- God will take care of the big and little stuff!
- Worrying doesn’t change things, big or small, except to make those problems appear worse than they really are.
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Explore the revolutionary portrayal of God as a loving Father by Jesus Christ. This quiz delves into how this understanding contrasts with older views of God, highlighting His unconditional love and forgiveness. Understand the implications of recognizing God as a personal, caring figure in our lives.
