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NASB | Mark 14:36 And He was saying, "Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 14:36 He was saying, "Abba, Father! All things are possible for You; take this cup [of judgment] away from Me; but not what I will, but what You will." |
Bible Question: I am not disputing that God is the Father... I am asking what is the affect of referring to the God by a name ("father god") not found in scripture? (especially if I am dealing with a controlling spirit that wants to only appear to be invoking His name) The purpose in the commandment "not to use the Lord's name in vain" was to show respect to the name, so as not to abuse the authority and power that it invoked. If so, to call upon a name not referred to in scripture would be the same as never invoking His name and the power and authority that it possesses. In this contexts, prayer to a "father god" is no better than a prayer to Ronald McDonald. What does scripture say about the use of His name especially in prayer. |
Bible Answer: Morning Rich, We very often begin a prayer by stating to Whom (our Father) and What (God, Creator of All Things in Heaven and in Earth). We go to our Father as loving children knowing He has our best interest at heart. We go to God Almighty because we know He is the one Who can supply all our needs. As an aside, "God" is not the Father's name, anymore than "Father" is His name. Those are descriptive titles of Who and What He is. His name is Yahweh. And before you ask, no a child does NOT approach his/her father, calling him by his name. Especially not his/her Heavenly Father. Does this answer your question? blessings cheri |
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